Kundl facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kundl
Kundl
Coat of arms
Location within Kufstein district
Kundl Location in Austria
Country	Austria
State	Tyrol
District	Kufstein
Area
• Total	21.94 km2 (8.47 sq mi)
Elevation	526 m (1,726 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6250
Area code	05338
Vehicle registration	KU
Website	www.kundl.tirol.gv.at

Kundl is a lovely market town located in the Kufstein area of Tyrol, a beautiful state in Austria.

Exploring Kundl's Location

Kundl is a town found in the western part of Wörgl, about 7.7 kilometers away. It's also southwest of Kufstein, roughly 18.3 kilometers. The town sits on the southern side of the Inn River. Kundl is made up of four main areas: Kundl itself, Liesfeld in the north, Saulueg in the south, and St. Leonhard in the west.

Towns Near Kundl

Kundl shares its borders with several other towns. These include Breitenbach am Inn, Radfeld, Wörgl, and Wildschönau.

A Look at Kundl's Past

Kundl has a long and interesting history!

Ancient Discoveries

East of Kundl, archaeologists found old cremation graves. These graves contained items from the La Tène Culture, which was an ancient European culture. You can see these fascinating discoveries today at the Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum in Innsbruck.

How Kundl Got Its Name

Kundl was first mentioned in a very old document from 788. This document was a directory by Bishop Arno of Salzburg. In it, Kundl was called ad Quantalas, which means "at the white river." This old name is likely where the town's current name comes from.

Castles and Mining

In 1213, a noble family called the Kummersbruckers lived in a fortress in Kundl. Today, only the ruins of this old fortress remain. Later, in the 1400s and 1500s, mining became very important in Kundl. You can still see signs of this history in some street names, like Hüttstraße and Schieferrollstraße.

From Beer to Medicine

In 1658, a person named Bartlmä Plank started a brewery in Kundl. This brewery made a famous beer called Kundler Bier. Much later, in 1946, this brewery was changed into a company that makes medicines. This company was called Biochemie Kundl, and today it is known as Sandoz.

Kundl Today

Kundl is a busy and important town today.

Modern Industries

In the 1950s, many companies decided to set up their businesses in Kundl. This made the village a "commuter community," meaning many people live there and travel to work. Some of the most famous companies in Kundl are the pharmaceutical company Sandoz (which used to be Biochemie), the tractor factory Lindner, and the timber factory Pfeifer.

A Popular Tourist Spot

During the summer, lots of tourists come to visit Kundl. They especially love to explore the beautiful gorge of Kundl, which is called Kundler Klamm in German. This scenic gorge connects Kundl with the lovely valley of Wildschoenau.

Kundl's Growing Population

The number of people living in Kundl has grown quite a lot over the years. You can see how the population has changed in the table above.

Interesting Facts About Kundl

• During the Second World War, some valuable bronze statues were kept safe in a cave in Kundl. These statues were of Emperor Maximilian I and are now displayed in the Hofkirche, Innsbruck.
• In 1951, two chemists named Hans Margreiter and Ernst Brandl made an important discovery in Kundl. They developed Penicillin V, which meant this important medicine could now be taken by mouth.

Gallery

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  Kundl, church: Katholische Pfarrkriche Mariä Himmelfahrt

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  Church of St. Leonhard.

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  Kundl, river (der Inn) from the bridge

See also

In Spanish: Kundl para niños