Hohenems

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Hohenems in Vorarlberg, Austria

Hohenems is a town in the westernmost Austrian province of Vorarlberg, in the Dornbirn district. It is located at [47°22′N 9°41′E].

Hohenems' attractions include a palace dating back to the 16th century, where parts of the Nibelungen Saga (see Nibelungen) were found, a [Jewish museum] and cemetery, and Stoffel's Saw Mill Museum.

Other cities and towns in the area include Dornbirn, Diepoldsau (Switzerland) and Lustenau.

Important persons

• Jean Améry
• Michael Köhlmeier, Austrian writer
• Christian Klien, Formula One Racing Driver
• Rudolf von Ems, medieval poet

External links

• [Town of Hohenems]
• [Jewish Museum of Hohenems]
• [Stoffel's Saw Mill]

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