Kufstein District

Kufstein District is an administrative region in northern Tyrol that spreads across the Inn valley and includes several mountain ranges such as the Brandenberg Alps and Kaisergebirge. The territory consists of numerous municipalities and settlements distributed from the valley floor to higher elevations.

The district developed as an administrative unit in Austria's modern history, transforming from a rural valley into a region with growing industry. Railway construction and later motorway development significantly shaped the region's infrastructure and connectivity.

The district reflects traditional Tyrolean culture visible in local festivals, crafts, and village architecture throughout the region. Visitors notice this heritage in decorated house facades and farmers' markets where people gather to sell regional products.

The region is well connected via motorway networks and Kufstein railway station with good links to neighboring Bavaria. Visitors find an extensive network of hiking trails, cycling routes, and access to lakes that remain open year-round.

The district long served as a key transit zone between Italy and Central Europe, a role reflected in its architecture and trade structures today. This crossing point brought together different cultures and trading practices that visitors can still sense in the region's character.

Location: Tyrol

Capital city: Kufstein

Shares border with: Miesbach, Rosenheim, Traunstein, Kitzbühel District, Schwaz District

Website: https://tirol.gv.at/bh-kufstein

GPS coordinates: 47.50000,12.10000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07