Bruck an der Mur

Bruck an der Mur is a town where the Mur and Mürz rivers meet in Austria, featuring Gothic and Baroque buildings throughout its layout. The old town sits in a valley surrounded by mountains and displays a cohesive streetscape of houses from different periods.

The town received city rights in 1277 from King Rudolf of Habsburg and became an important trade center in medieval Styria. These trading privileges brought wealth and growth, which is reflected in the grand buildings of the following centuries.

The Kornmesserhaus displays Venetian architectural elements from the 15th century and shapes the old town's character to this day. Its pointed arch windows and ornamental details reveal how wealthy merchants lived and conducted business in this place.

The town functions as a central railway junction connecting the region to Graz and Vienna through multiple train lines. Visitors can walk through the old town and reach most sights easily from the train station area.

The Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle has an unusual triangular floor plan meant to symbolize the Trinity. This distinctive geometry from the 15th century is rarely seen and gives the chapel a peculiar character.

Location: Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 491 m

Shares border with: Tragöß-Sankt Katharein

Email: stadt@bruckmur.at

Website: https://bruckmur.at

GPS coordinates: 47.41056,15.26861

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:03