Kufstein Fortress is the jewel of the Tyrolean lowlands and a landmark of the district's administrative centre. The fortress is first mentioned in a document in 1205 as the property of the bishops of Regensburg. Ownership of the land was subsequently shared with the Dukes of Bavaria. In 1313, the castle was given to the Dukes of Bavaria as a Regensburg fief. In 1415, Duke Ludwig "the bearded" expanded the fortifications.
And in 1504, Emperor Maximilian I besieged and conquered Kufstein. Maximilian I ordered the castle be rebuilt and extended to the size of a fortress. Further extension work was commissioned in the 17th century. In 1703 and 1805 the Bavarians conquered the fortress. It was finally returned to Austria in 1814. The fortress has been the property of the city of Kufstein since 1924.

Opening times:

Open all year round
Summer 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Winter 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Special features:

Local History Museum, Prison Museum in the Kaiser Tower,
Kaiser Maximilian funicular with panoramic views of the town, Heroes Organ concert (the largest freestanding organ in the world), daily from ca. 12:00 pm
Available event venue for up to 5,000 guests; stunning open-air setting.
Fortress restaurant with castle garden
Tel.: + 435372/61516
We can also arrange “Lord of the Castle“ ceremonies, which include dining in traditional costume, washing of hands, etc.

Exhibitions:

Vegetable and herb garden in the Anna Battery, the “art of dance in bronze“ – sculptures by M. Mettig, Christmas magic on Advent weekends, Pre-New Year party in Kufstein on 30.12.

Kufstein Fortress

Top-City-Kufstein GmbH
Oberer Stadtplatz 6/III
A-6330 Kufstein
Tel: +43-5372-602-360
Fax: +43-5372-71060
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www.festung.kufstein.at

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