Tosters, Austria

Tosters is one of the six districts of the city of Feldkirch ( Levis, Old Town, Gisingen, Nofels, Tosters and Tisis ) in Vorarlberg.

• 3.1 Tostner Castle
• 3.2 Church of St. Corneli
• 3.3 Monument on the Veitskapf

Geography

Tosters is bordered to the east of bladder Mountain, west of Schellenberg and opens to the south against Liechtenstein. To the north, the Ill forms the border with Gisingen. The lower Illschlucht with the Association of Bridge in the north-east is bordered by Veitskapf on one side and the Margarethenkapf on the other side.

History

The earliest mention of Tosters ( Thos teres ) was found in a deed of the Swiss monastery GeopathSchänis. Probably came the Swiss monastery on its founder, Count Hunfried ( Hunfrid ), to the goods in today Vorarlberg. Since this Hunfried came at the beginning of the 9th century by order of Emperor Charlemagne in this region, it is likely that Tosters was already inhabited during the Carolingian period. However, the first settlement focus was not located on the valley floor, but close to the Schellenberg on the corridor Ruti, in the field of still existing small parcel St. Corneli below the Tostner castle. Tosters has long been only a very small village. In 1363 are goods directory of the Counts of Montfort, whose family has owned Tosters was in the 14th century, only 8 farms listed in 1538 15 houses. Even in 1900 counted only Tosters only 350 inhabitants. The main reason was probably the time in the plane between Schellenberg and Blasenberg still existing Egelsee that. However, gradually silted In the 19th century were, inter alia, made by the famous architect Negrelli plans to drain the remaining sump to make the area usable. Only in the 20th century could then rise more by the development made ​​possible the number of inhabitants.

French Wars (late 18th century)

The occupation of Switzerland by the French in 1798 exacerbated the situation in Vorarlberg, particularly through the immigration of many French emigrants as nobles and clergy. Even the military threat had grown since the French influence now ranged up to the gates of the town of Feldkirch. The city was heavily fortified because of its strategic importance and each citizen had to take home soldiers. There were many attacks by the soldiers and especially to requisitions of increasingly scarce food.

In March 1799 battle under the command of Josef Sigmund rebuilder, Bernhard Riedmiller and of Croatian Generals Jelacic took place, said the left Ill - shore at Tosters advancing against Feldkirch Napoleon's troops defeated by General André Masséna and Switzerland ( Helvetic Republic ) were pushed back. The war operations in the lower Ill Gorge or on Margarethenkapf is displayed on a votive picture, which is located in the old parish church of St. Michael in Tisis.

Attractions

Tostner castle

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From the village fountain can be reached in a quarter of an hour's walk on the plot "on the record" the ruins of the castle Tostner, which was built in 1260.

Parish Church of St. Corneli

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This old parish church was consecrated to St. Cornelius and Cyprian, and is now popular wedding chapel. Here stands at the churchyard wall yew, whose age is estimated at over a thousand years.

If you walk further, one finally arrives at the Schellenberg, from which offers a view of the village, the Rhine Valley and on certain days even to Lake Constance. Or you can stroll through the forest (via the " hangiga Stoa " ) and thus enters the parcel hub. About the recreation area " Tostner Ried " you can go back to the village center.

Monument on the Veitskapf

A monument on the Veitskapf on the right bank of the Ill. with the inscription " The heroic defenders of Feldkirch 's in March 1799. Built 1899. " commemorates the Battle of the Margaret and Veitskapf 1799 against the French.

Infrastructure

In addition to an elementary school, three kindergartens and two children's play groups, there is a post office and three bank branches as well as numerous local shopping and various other shops, as well as several inns. There is also a variety of clubs and institutions.

Sports

The Vorarlberg hall, an indoor ice rink and home of the VEU Feldkirch is located in Tosters.