Old town Kufstein

Not only the fortress but also many other historical buildings and monuments dominate the town.

The old town is just a 2 min walk away from the Hotel Gisela

• The Sparkasse building at the Oberer Stadtplatz (upper town square) reminds of the bourgeoisie in the 19th century.
• Right across there is the so-called Egger building, dominated by Art Nouveau with its renowned mirror hall.
• At the Madersperger monument in the Kienberg street you meet history made of stone.
• The Spindler monument was built in memory of the Kufstein citizen who last won over the turks in Kalafat. On the heroe's hill you will find a huge Bronze statue of Andreas Hofer, he was a Tyrolean hero and rebel.
• The German national economist Friedrich List has been immortalized in perfect marble.
• The castle ruin Thierberg has a war history. Around 1285 it was mentioned as castle owned by the Freundsberger. Around 1580 the castle's chapel became a place of pilgrimage.

Fortress Kufstein

1205 it was at first mentioned as castrum Kufstein. The panorama lift „Kaiser Maximilian“ takes you directly from the town centre up to the fortress.

To reach the fortress area is a 5 min walk from our Hotel Gisela

The newly renovated museum of the fortress and the museum of local history, an interactive installation , gives an insight into the history of Kufstein and its surroundings. The „Tanzkunst in Bronze“ is a permanent exhibition - of the renowned sculptress Meta Metting von Ellenberger.

The „Heldenorgel“ (organ) is with its 4.307 pipes and with 46 register the largest open-air organ in the world. Since 1931 the organ has been situated in the „Bürgerturm“ of the fortress, the console is located 80 m lower in the „Festungsneuhof“. Daily at 12.00 noon the sound of the „Heldenorgel“ is to be heard all over the town.
 

You have the possibility to get the "KufsteinerlandCard" with attractive activities (partly included, partly with discount). Further informations you will get at www.kufstein.com/en/service-info/card.html.

Please ask at your arrival at our reception desk and we will issue the card for you.