The massive fortifications allow one to sense what an important position Kufstein already had in the Middle Ages. Centuries of culture and impressive nature are united among stylish town houses and tranquil farmhouses in the area to make a mature but vital tradition. Kufstein also counts among the cultural and economic centres of the Inn Valley today. Follow the traces of the Middle Ages and enjoy a Tyrolean way of life in a natural atmosphere. TOWNHISTORY

First mentioned as »Coafstein« in the Bishop Arn of Salzburg’s list of properties. Described as a market-town in 1257 and raised to town status with a protective wall by Duke Stefan III of Bavaria in 1393. Relics of the town walls are the »Water Bastion« and the »Water Tower.« Numerous attacks were generally successfully rebuffed by the fortress. Only Emperor Maximilian I was able in 1504 to conquer the fortress defended by the Bavarian Hans von Pienzenau. And Andreas Hofer, the legendary Tyrolean freedom-fighter, was also unable to drive out the Bavarian occupants. SURROUNDINGS

The romantic Alps and the lake-filled landscape seem to call you to explore the surroundings. Cycle tours on the Inn cycle path, through the Tyrolean lowlands and into neighbouring Bavaria are on offer. The Kufstein holiday region has 7 warm swimming lakes. The magnificent nature conservation area of the “Wilder Kaiser” and “Zahmer Kaiser” mountains offers everything from gentle walks for all the family through to challenging climbing tours. CITY & GOLF

Golf courses around the holiday region:
Walchsee approx. 12 km
Kössen approx. 28 km
Ellmau approx. 15 km
Kitzbühel approx. 35 km
Reith im Winkl approx. 30 km


Ferienland Kufstein
A-6330 Kufstein · Unterer Stadtplatz 8
Tel. +43/(0)5372/622 07
Fax +43/(0)5372/614 55
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