Haselstauden

The earliest documented mention of Haselstauden dates back to 17 September 1249: In a written record by Pope Innocent IV "Stiglingen" is alluded to, along with "Tornburon" (Dornbirn) and "Kuun" (today's parcel Knie).

The meaning of this "staircase" has not been definitively reconstructed, but it may have referred to a very rugged river course with sometimes very steeply sloping levels.

The small village became more important towards the end of the 18th century when the construction of Dornbirn's first Catholic parish church "Zu unserer Lieben Frau Mariä Heimsuchung" began.

On May 1, an Austrian state holiday, the "Tag der Blasmusik" (literally Day of Brass Music) takes place.

On "gumpiger Donnerstag", the beginning of the carnival itself, roast meat is traditionally stolen as a prank from ovens throughout Dornbirn.