Kufstein is a historic city in the Austrian Tyrol, known as the 'pearl of the Tyrol'. It is situated on the River Inn close to the German border. Its 800-year old fortress is a major landmark and tourist attraction in the area.
Kufstein was a market town in the middle thirteenth century and acquired a protective wall and town status at the end of the fourteenth century. Relics of this ancient wall can still be seen in the Water Bastion and Water Tower.
As the presence of the fortress implies, Kufstein has not had a totally peaceful history. It was, for instance, a bone of contention between Bavaria and the Tyrol until it was conquered by the Habsburg emperor Maximilian I at the start of the sixteenth century.
Kufstein is also a good centre for cycling, walking and skiing, with the Kaiser Mountains to the east and the river Inn through the town. Another popular attraction is the riverside bars and cafes
The Andreas Hofer Hotel is a four star hotel in the centre of Kufstein. Its facilities include a terrace with a view of the fortress, bowling, dances, internet access and complimentary newspapers. It is adapted for wheelchair users and people with allergies.
Photo of Andreas Hofer Hotel at night
Photo of Andreas Hofer Hotel
Photo of Andreas Hofer Hotel in winter
Photo of Kufstein Fortress
Photo: Boattrip on the River Inn
Photo: View of the 'Wild' Kaiser Mountains Near Kufstein
Kufstein was a market town in the middle thirteenth century and acquired a protective wall and town status at the end of the fourteenth century. Relics of this ancient wall can still be seen in the Water Bastion and Water Tower.
As the presence of the fortress implies, Kufstein has not had a totally peaceful history. It was, for instance, a bone of contention between Bavaria and the Tyrol until it was conquered by the Habsburg emperor Maximilian I at the start of the sixteenth century.
Kufstein is also a good centre for cycling, walking and skiing, with the Kaiser Mountains to the east and the river Inn through the town. Another popular attraction is the riverside bars and cafes
The Andreas Hofer Hotel is a four star hotel in the centre of Kufstein. Its facilities include a terrace with a view of the fortress, bowling, dances, internet access and complimentary newspapers. It is adapted for wheelchair users and people with allergies.
Photo of Andreas Hofer Hotel at night
Photo of Andreas Hofer Hotel
Photo of Andreas Hofer Hotel in winter
Photo of Kufstein Fortress
Photo: Boattrip on the River Inn
Photo: View of the 'Wild' Kaiser Mountains Near Kufstein
