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Bludenz

Vorarlberg, Austria · Europe

About Bludenz

Bludenz works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bürserberg, 23km from Vaduz Castle.

Bludenz is a town located in Vorarlberg, Austria. With a population of 15,102, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bludenz sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bludenz to your route.

About Bludenz

Bludenz (German pronunciation: [ˈbluːdɛnt͡s] ; Alemannic: Bludaz) is a town in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is the administrative seat of the Bludenz District, which encompasses about half of Vorarlberg's territory. As of January 2025, Bludenz had a population of 15,102.

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Where is Bludenz located?

Bludenz is located in Vorarlberg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1548 latitude, 9.8225 longitude.

What is the population of Bludenz?

Bludenz has a population of approximately 15,102 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
15,102
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Vorarlberg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.1548, 9.8225

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Bludenz

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Malbun

Liechtenstein's only ski resort, an alpine bowl reached by a winding mountain road and ringed by trails.

17 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Salginatobel Bridge

Robert Maillart's slender 1930 concrete arch spanning the Salgina ravine near Schiers: declared a World Monument and revered by engineers as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Triesenberg

Walser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.

22 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Vaduz Castle

The princely family's hilltop residence overlooking Liechtenstein's capital and the Rhine valley.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Gutenberg Castle

A medieval hilltop castle in Balzers, one of Liechtenstein's few preserved fortresses with valley views.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Rolls-Royce Museum Dornbirn

One of the world's largest Rolls-Royce collections, filling a converted 19th-century mill in the Gütle valley near Dornbirn with Phantoms and Silver Ghosts once owned by royalty.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Arlberg Pass

A historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.

30 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Arlberg Road Tunnel

Austria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Bludenz

  • 21 kmSalginatobel BridgeRobert Maillart's slender 1930 concrete arch spanning the Salgina ravine near Schiers: declared a World Monument and revered by engineers as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built.
  • 22 kmTriesenbergWalser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.
  • 30 kmArlberg PassA historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.
  • 30 kmArlberg Road TunnelAustria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.
  • 33 kmSilvretta High Alpine RoadA scenic toll road climbing past the Silvretta reservoir to the Bielerhöhe at 2036m, connecting the Montafon and Paznaun valleys in western Austria.
  • 36 kmRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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