Festung Kniepass, Alpine fortress and local museum in Unken, Austria
The Festung Kniepass stands enclosed by a 2.5-meter high wall with an eastern gate leading into the inner defense structures and exhibition spaces.
The site contains evidence of Bronze Age settlements and early medieval defensive structures from the 9th and 10th centuries, with the name Chniepoz first recorded in 1350.
The museum exhibits regional artifacts spanning from the late Paleolithic to the Roman period, illustrating the continuous human presence in the Unken region.
Located at Unkenberg 1 in Unken, the fortress museum operates under the management of Salzburg province and maintains regular exhibition schedules for visitors.
From 1766 to 1965, the fortress served as residence for gamekeepers and families who lived without modern amenities in this historical military structure.
Location: Unken
Inception: 1991
Address: Unkenberg 1 5091 5091
Phone: +4365894245
Email: info@kalchofengut.at
GPS coordinates: 47.63376,12.72767
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:46
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