Dornbirn (German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʁnbɪʁn] ⓘ) is a city in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg.

The earliest evidence of human presence in the Dornbirn area dates from the Mesolithic era.

The name "Dornbirn" derives from 'torrin puirron', meaning the 'Settlement of Torro' (the name of an Alemannic farmer living there), and thus has nothing to do with "pears" (German "Birnen"), although this fruit is prominently portrayed on the town emblem.

The Dornbirn Municipal Council has 36 seats and the following party mandates: The current mayor (since 2013) is Andrea Kaufmann (ÖVP).

[7] The FLATZ Museum sees itself as a forum concerned with artistic impulses and contemporary cultural positions.

It shows changing exhibitions designed by international guest curators, with a focus on photographic art; it organises readings, lecture series, discussions and performances.

[8] Dornbirn's Messestadion is an indoor sporting arena, and home to the local ice hockey team.

[9] Also the public library shows various architectural details, such as ceramic bricks reminding us of book shelves, or a path, which is reminiscent of the existing "beaten track" between Schulgasse and Jahngasse, and leads through the building allowing it to be experienced as a public space.

The Mohrenbrauerei August Huber is Vorarlberg's oldest brewery and market leader in the gastronomy and retail sectors.

The Achrain tunnel, opened in 2009, directly connects Dornbirn/Haselstauden with the Bregenz Forest - Alberschwende region.

It currently offers bachelor's and master's degrees in the fields of Business, Engineering & Technology, Design, and Social Work.

The Baseball & Softball Club Dornbirn was founded in 1990, and has won the Austrian national title twice.