About Kufstein Fortress

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.... 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.

Historischer Rückblick

Historischer Rückblick
Historischer Rückblick

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.

Fortress shop

Fortress shop

In times past there was looting. These days there is shopping.

INTERREG V-A Programme Austria – Bavaria 2014 – 2020

INTERREG V-A Programme Austria – Bavaria 2014 – 2020

VISIT utilises the digital restructuring to provide tourists with access to cultural heritage. With Veste Oberhaus (Passau) and Kufstein Fortress two representatives of palaces, castles and residences in the Inn-Salzach-Donau area are made accessible by way of new multi-media installations and a virtual digital connection system.

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