Brixlegg

Brixlegg is a market town in the Kufstein district in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The town lies in the Lower Inn Valley and at the entrance of the Alpbachtal.

Neighbouring municipalities

, Kramsach, Radfeld, Rattenberg, Reith im Alpbachtal, Wildschönau

History

The town was first mentioned as „Prisslech“ in documents in 788, although the settlement is considered to be much older.

Sights

Parish church "Unsere Liebe Frau"
Mühlbichl chapel and war memorial
Lanegg tower house
Granary building on the bank of the river Inn
Museum of Mining and Metallurgy
People
Stephan Eberharter, Alpine ski racer and Olympic champion
Matthias Rebitsch, Alpinist
Karlheinz Töchterle, Federal Minister of Science and Research
Karl Pearson visited here on Sunday 2 September 1883 and wrote about the passion play
Economy

The Montanwerke Brixlegg AG is the only copper producer in Austria and specialises in the recovery of copper and other valuable metals from scrap copper and other secondary materials with copper content. The first mention of a copper and silver refinery in Brixlegg in documents dates back to 1463. At the beginning of the 20th century, following a decline in ore extraction in Tyrol, production was shifted to the recovery of copper from scrap metal alloys.
Further employers are the textiles industry, Production of bottled mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks and tourism.

Sports

It is famous amongst the skateboard scene for "The Cradle" a large outdoor skatearena, that also hosts international competitions.

Brixlegg

Neighbouring municipalities

History

Sights

People

Economy

Sports

Town twinning