Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal

Some important facts about the region:
  • size: 19,200 ha
  • approx. 3.500 inhabitants
  • UNESCO biosphere park since November 2000
  • alpine side valley in the south of Vorarlberg (Austria)
  • Walser settlements
  • approx. 200 agricultural businesses
  • approx. 100 organic businesses
  • approx. 180,000 overnight stays per year
  • awarded the European Village Regeneration Prize 2002
  • awarded "Community of the future" prize 2003
  • energy efficient region awarded 3 e’s each year since 2004
  • energy region of the future 2005
  • EMAS certified region since 2004
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