Itter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Itter
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 Itter
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Kitzbühel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.44 km2 (4.03 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 703 m (2,306 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6305
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| Area code | 05335 | |
| Vehicle registration | KB | |
| Website | http://www.itter.tirol.gv.at | |
Itter is a charming small town, also known as a municipality, located in Austria. It is part of the Tyrol region, which is a state in western Austria. Itter is found in the Kitzbühel District.
The town is about 18.6 kilometers (11.6 miles) west of Kitzbühel. It is also 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) southeast of Wörgl and 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) north of Hopfgarten im Brixental. Itter sits on a high area of land, like a terrace, above the beautiful Brixental valley. The main way people in Itter make money is through tourism.
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Itter's Population Over Time
This section shows how many people have lived in Itter over many years. You can see how the population has grown or changed.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 499 | — |
| 1880 | 479 | −4.0% |
| 1890 | 424 | −11.5% |
| 1900 | 434 | +2.4% |
| 1910 | 447 | +3.0% |
| 1923 | 444 | −0.7% |
| 1934 | 480 | +8.1% |
| 1939 | 489 | +1.9% |
| 1951 | 587 | +20.0% |
| 1961 | 646 | +10.1% |
| 1971 | 792 | +22.6% |
| 1981 | 910 | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 980 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 1,060 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 1,180 | +11.3% |
The History of Itter
Itter has a long and interesting past. The town was first mentioned in a very old document from the year 902. In this document, it was called "Uitaradorf". At that time, the small village was owned by the bishopric of Regensburg, which was an important religious area.
Famous Sights in Itter
One of the most well-known places in Itter is its small castle, called Itter Castle. This castle has a unique history, especially during World War II.
Itter Castle During World War II
During World War II, Itter Castle was used as a prison. It held important French people who were captured during the war. These included high-ranking officials and famous individuals.
Just two days before World War II officially ended, a special event happened at the castle. A battle took place there. What makes this battle so unusual is that American soldiers and German soldiers fought together against the Waffen-SS. This was one of only two times during the entire war that American and German forces fought on the same side.
