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festung kufstein

Kufstein Fortress

The emblem of the town of Kufstein, the Kufstein Fortress with its open-air arena, is a popular destination in North Tyrol

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 Kufstein Fortress (Festung Kufstein) with its open-air arena Josefsburg provides state-of-the-art technique that enables performances to be staged also in case of bad weather conditions, 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.

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Opening times

  • Sun 02 Apr 09:00 - 18:00
  • Mon 03 Apr 09:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 04 Apr 09:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 05 Apr 09:00 - 18:00
  • Thu 06 Apr 09:00 - 18:00
  • Fri 07 Apr 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sat 08 Apr 09:00 - 18:00

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Winter 2023 (01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023)

  • Mon 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tue 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 10:00 - 17:00

Spring 2023 (04/01/2023 - 06/11/2023)

  • Mon 09:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 09:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:00 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:00 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sun 09:00 - 18:00

Easter 2023 (04/09/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Easter Monday 2023 (04/10/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Labor Day 2023 (05/01/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Ascension Day 2023 (05/18/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Whit Monday 2023 (05/29/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Corpus Christi 2023 (06/08/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Summer 2023 (06/12/2023 - 09/10/2023)

  • Mon 09:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 09:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:00 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:00 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sun 09:00 - 18:00

Feast of the Assumption 2023 (08/15/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Autumn 2023 (09/11/2023 - 11/03/2023)

  • Mon 09:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 09:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:00 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:00 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sun 09:00 - 18:00

Austrian National Day 2023 (10/26/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

All Saints 2023 (11/01/2023) 09:00 - 18:00

Admission

Kufstein Fortress in winter (without Local Museum):
€ 12.50 adults
€ 11.50 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 7.00 students (up to 25 years)
€ 5.50 school classes

€ 26.00 family ticket (2 adults with children)

free for children under 6 years

Kufstein Fortress in spring, summer and autumn:
€ 13.50 adults
€ 12.50 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 8.00 students (up to 25 years)
€ 6.00 school classes

€ 28.00 family ticket (2 adults with children)

More information

Ascent and descent by panorama cable car, visit of the outdoor area and admission to all museums and exhibitions at the fortress included. The fortress stays open all year round.

Dogs are admitted in the fortress (on a leash), in the inn they'll get fresh water. In the museum, however, your four-legged friend is not admitted.

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