The emblem of the town of Kufstein, the Kufstein Fortress with its open-air arena, is a popular destination in North Tyrol
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The Kufstein Fortress is one of the most impressive Medioeval constructions in Tyrol: It rises on a hill above Kufstein. This fortress has already been built very early in order to control the entrance from the Alpine foothills into the Inntal valley. However, it has been mentioned for the first time in 1205 AD, when it was in possession of the Bishops of Regensburg. In the course of time, the complex has been expanded, and since 1924 it has been in possession of the town of Kufstein.
Nowadays, the fortress is one of the most popular destinations in the entire alpine area and offers a varied programme for those who are interested in culture and history. A special attraction is the largest open-air organ in the world, the Heroes' Organ. It features 4,307 pipes, and 4 registers. The sound of the organ reminds on the soldiers killed in WWI and II, and can be heard in the entire town. Moreover, you can take a look into the Local Museum, the former cell wing in the Emperor Tower, and the Museum in the Citizens' Tower with its exhibits of the Tyrolean Imperial Infantry.
The offer is completed by the new exhibitions "Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, and his time", "Bavaria-Tyrol - A varied history" and "Knights and lansquenets". The Kufstein Fortress with its open-air arena Josefsburg provides state-of-the-art technique that enables performances to be staged also in case of bad weather, as in this case a huge umbrella opens. You can reach the fortress either via the "Kaiser Maximilian" panorama cable car or on foot via covered stair access.
Contact info
- Festung 2 - 6330 - Kufstein
- +43 5372 66525
- info@festung.kufstein.at
Opening times
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Admission
€ 14.50 adults
€ 13.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 8.50 students (6-25 years)
€ 5.50 school classes
free for children under 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 30.50 two adults with one child
€ 1.50 every further child of the family (up to 4)
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Knights' Festival at Whitsun:
€ 23.00 adults
€ 21.50 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 20.00 costumed visitors
€ 12.50 students (6-17 years)
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Knights' Festival - family ticket:
€ 49.00 two adults and max. 4 children (up to 16 years)
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also 4-day tickets available
More information
The Kufstein Fortress stays open every day all year round. In winter - from November to March - the entrance fee is lower, due to the fact that the local museum at the fortress stays closed in these months for climatic requirements and for for the protection of the exposed items.
The ticket includes the ascent and descent by panorama cable car, the visit of the outdoor area and the admission to all museums and exhibitions at the fortress. An audio guide app is available for download, furthermore there's WLAN in the entire outdoor area of the fortress. Dogs are admitted on a leash, in the museums, however, your four-legged friend is not allowed.
At the Knights' Festival at Whitsun - from June 6 to 9, 2025 - different entrance fees apply. The festival takes place from Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 11 pm, and on Whit Monday till 7 pm.
Summer season start 2025 on April 12, winter season start 2025/2026 on the 3rd of November.
