![]() | You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in German. (April 2010) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
Fraxern | |
---|---|
![]() Location in the district | |
Coordinates: 47°19′N 09°40′E / 47.317°N 9.667°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Vorarlberg |
District | Feldkirch |
Government | |
• Mayor | Steve Mayr |
Area | |
• Total | 8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 817 m (2,680 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 701 |
• Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6833 |
Website | http://www.tisvover.at/fraxern/ |
Fraxern is a municipality in the district of Feldkirch in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg.
Fraxern lies in the mountains next to Feldkirch at an altitude of 817 m. 54.6 % of the municipality is covered by forest and 26.7 % are meadows.
The first written mention of Fraxern ("Fraxnara", meaning ash), dates back to 1127.
Fraxern is famous for its cherries and its cherry schnaps.