Brixlegg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location within Kufstein district
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 Brixlegg
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Kufstein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.11 km2 (3.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 534 m (1,752 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6230
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| Area code | 05337 | |
| Vehicle registration | KU | |
| Website | www.brixlegg.tirol.gv.at | |
Brixlegg is a charming market town located in the Tyrol region of Austria. It became a market town in 1927. You can find it in the Kufstein district, nestled in the Lower Inn Valley and right at the start of the beautiful Alpbachtal.
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Neighbouring Towns
Brixlegg is surrounded by several other towns. These include Alpbach, Kramsach, Radfeld, Rattenberg, Reith im Alpbachtal, and Wildschönau.
A Look Back: Brixlegg's History
Brixlegg is a very old settlement. It was first mentioned in official papers way back in the year 788. However, people believe that the town was settled much earlier than that!
Cool Places to See in Brixlegg
There are many interesting places to visit in Brixlegg.
- The Parish Church called "Unsere Liebe Frau" (which means "Our Lady").
- The Mühlbichl chapel and a special war memorial.
- The Lanegg tower house, an old and interesting building.
- A granary building right on the bank of the Inn River.
- The Museum of Mining and Metallurgy, where you can learn about the town's history with metals.
Famous People from Brixlegg
Brixlegg has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Stephan Eberharter: A famous Alpine ski racer who won an Olympic gold medal.
- Matthias Rebitsch: A skilled mountain climber, also known as an Alpinist.
- Karlheinz Töchterle: He served as a Federal Minister of Science and Research.
- Karl Pearson: A famous scientist who visited Brixlegg in 1883. He wrote about a special play he saw there.
How Brixlegg Makes Money
Brixlegg has a strong economy, especially in metal production.
- The Montanwerke Brixlegg AG is Austria's only copper producer. They are experts at getting copper and other valuable metals from old copper scraps and other materials that contain copper.
- The first time a copper and silver factory in Brixlegg was mentioned was in 1463.
- In the early 1900s, when less ore was being dug up in Tyrol, the company started focusing on getting copper from recycled metal instead.
Other important businesses in Brixlegg include:
- The textiles industry, with the Giesswein company, which started in 1954.
- Companies that bottle mineral water and make non-alcoholic drinks, like Silberquelle.
- Tourism, especially during the winter months when people come for winter sports.
Fun Sports in Brixlegg
Brixlegg is well-known in the skateboarding world. It has a large outdoor skate arena called "The Cradle." This arena is so good that it even hosts international skateboarding competitions!
Brixlegg's Friends Around the World
Brixlegg has a special friendship with another town:
Aichach in Germany. This is called a "town twinning" and means they share cultural and friendly ties.
See Also
In Spanish: Brixlegg para niños
