.... that you can find out about the history of Kufstein Fortress on an area spanning 24,000m²..? On your very own tour of Kufstein Fortress you get to explore 21 different stations of the impressive outdoor area, which has fortifications typical of fortresses, including the ‘Elisabeth Batterie’ with its cannons and the circular layout. You can also take a look into the almost 60 metre ‘Deep Well’ and suss out the secret of the subterranean rocky path. Finally you can pay a visit to the various museums and the special exhibits, which alternate, and much more. An information folder with all you need to know about the function and the history of Kufstein Fortress is available at the entrance to the fortress to serve as a guide.
Festung Kufstein wurde 1205 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt und stand viele Jahrhunderte im Brennpunkt der Geschichte und war heißumkämpftes Objekt zwischen Bayern und Tirol. Erfahren Sie mehr zur Geschichte der stolzen Wehranlage hoch über der Stadt.
Today Kufstein Fortress is one of the most appealing excursion destinations for tourists in Tyrol’s Unterland (lowland) area. At the start of the 1990s professional revamping and marketing started.
In 1996 the current fortress operating company - Top-City-Kufstein GmbH – was founded, which since that time has been responsible for the running, marketing and revitalisation of Kufstein Fortress.
We would be delighted to help you at any time with information on the Kufstein Fortress as well as any of our events. Simply contact the team of the Festung Kufstein GmbH company or use the contact form below.
