Kössen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kössen
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 Kössen
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Kitzbühel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 69.37 km2 (26.78 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 588 m (1,929 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6345
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| Area code | 05375 | |
| Website | www.koessen.tirol.gv.at | |
Kössen is a lovely village in the Tyrol region of Austria. It's part of the Kitzbühel district. You can find it about 24 kilometers (15 miles) north of Kitzbühel town. It's also near the border with Germany, right by the Kitzbühler Ache river.
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Exploring Kössen's Location
Kössen is nestled in a wide valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains. To the north, you'll see the Chiemgauer Alps. To the south, the impressive Kaiser Mountains rise up.
This village is also where three rivers meet: the Großache river, the Kohlenbach, and the Weißenbach. This makes the area very green and scenic.
How Many People Live in Kössen?
The number of people living in Kössen has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 1,765 | — |
| 1880 | 1,760 | −0.3% |
| 1890 | 1,700 | −3.4% |
| 1900 | 1,704 | +0.2% |
| 1910 | 1,969 | +15.6% |
| 1923 | 1,819 | −7.6% |
| 1934 | 1,972 | +8.4% |
| 1939 | 1,913 | −3.0% |
| 1951 | 2,184 | +14.2% |
| 1961 | 2,361 | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 2,769 | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 3,150 | +13.8% |
| 1991 | 3,443 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 3,936 | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 4,193 | +6.5% |
As you can see, the population has generally increased over time. In 2011, over 4,000 people called Kössen home.
Places to See in Kössen
One special place to visit is the Maria Klobenstein church. It's a famous pilgrimage church. A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place. This church is right on the border between Tyrol, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany.
Fun Activities in Kössen
Kössen is a fantastic place for outdoor adventures, especially in the summer!
Air Sports Adventures
The mountains around Kössen create perfect conditions for air sports. The warm air currents, called thermals, are great for hang gliding and paragliding. Imagine soaring high above the valley like a bird!
The valley floor is wide and flat, mostly covered in meadows. This makes it a safe place to land after your flight. Even better, the ski lifts used in winter can take you up the mountains in summer too. This makes it easy for air sports fans to reach the launch spots.
Hang Gliding History
Kössen has a special place in hang gliding history. It was the very first location for the World Championships in 1976. The European Championships also started here in 1977.
These big competitions soon began happening every other year. A new place is chosen each time, but Kössen is so popular that it's the only place that has hosted both championships more than once. It hosted the European Championships again in 1980 and the World Championships again in 1985. Paragliding is also very popular on the Unterberg mountain.
Towns Near Kössen
Kössen is surrounded by several other towns. These include:
- Aschau im Chiemgau
- Kirchdorf in Tirol
- Reit im Winkl
- Schleching
- Schwendt
- Unterwössen
- Waidring
- Walchsee
See also
In Spanish: Kössen para niños
