Hasegg Castle

Hasegg Castle is a medieval fortress in Hall in Tirol with a distinctive tower overlooking the Inn River. The castle houses a mint museum displaying production equipment and artifacts from five centuries of coin-making activity.

The castle was built in 1306 to protect salt mining areas and later became the seat of the regional mint in 1477. This transformation made it one of the most important currency production sites in Europe for several centuries.

The mint displays show how currency production shaped the region's economy and identity over time. Visitors notice how this work connected Hall to trade networks across Europe.

Visitors can climb the tower for views of the surrounding area while museum rooms are easy to navigate. Workshops and demonstrations are held regularly, giving insight into historical production techniques without requiring advance booking.

Between 1748 and 1768, the facility produced millions of silver coins annually, at times exceeding the output of all other European mints combined. Some coins traveled to Asia where they became important in trade.

Location: Hall in Tirol

Inception: 1306

Address: Burg Hasegg 2-6

Website: http://muenze-hall.at/de

GPS coordinates: 47.27936,11.50699

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02