Landeck facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Landeck
Coat of arms
. Location of Landeck within Tyrol
Landeck Location in Austria
Country	Austria
State	Tyrol
District	Landeck
Area
• Total	15.87 km2 (6.13 sq mi)
Elevation	816 m (2,677 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6500
Area code	05442
Vehicle registration	LA
Website	www.landeck.tirol.gv.at

Landeck is a town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is the main town of the Landeck area.

Exploring Landeck's Location

Landeck is in the western part of Tyrol, a region known as the Tyrolean Oberland. It sits at about 820 meters (2,690 feet) above sea level. The town is in the valley of the Inn River, where a smaller river called the Sanna joins it.

Mountains Around Landeck

Landeck is surrounded by impressive mountains. To the north are the Lechtal Alps. To the south, you'll find the Ötztal Alps and Samnaun Alps. These mountains are part of larger ranges that make the area very scenic.

Important Travel Routes

The Inn valley, where Landeck is located, has always been a key travel path. It connects Tyrol to the west, especially across the Arlberg mountain range. To the south, the Reschen Pass offers a route into the Vinschgau region of Italian South Tyrol.

Landeck's Past: A Journey Through Time

Landeck Castle, a historic landmark

In ancient times, a famous Roman road called the Via Claudia Augusta passed through the Inn Valley near Landeck. This road linked the Roman lands in Italy with the province of Raetia. For hundreds of years, the valley remained an important meeting point for trade routes. These routes led to places like Augsburg and west across the Arlberg. From the late 1200s, the counts of Tyrol controlled this area from their strong castle, Landeck Castle.

Changes Over the Centuries

Landeck was part of the Habsburg monarchy (which later became the Austrian Empire) until 1867. There was a short time during the Napoleonic wars (1806-1814) when it was part of the Kingdom of Bavaria. After 1867, Landeck became part of the Austrian side of Austria-Hungary. The town's name changed a few times, eventually becoming Landeck in Tirol after 1893. During these periods, Landeck was the main town of its district.

Modern Developments

In 1782, the first main road was built across the Arlberg, which was a big improvement for travel. This road was made even better by 1824. Landeck also got a railway connection in 1883, making it easier to travel and transport goods. In 1904, Landeck was given the status of a market town, which meant it was an important trading center. Finally, in 1923, it officially became a town.

Before World War II, Landeck was a base for Austrian mountain troops. During the time when Austria became part of Nazi Germany (called the Anschluss), Landeck joined with the nearby town of Zams in 1939. However, after the war, both towns became separate again. Landeck also had a camp for people who had been displaced by the war, run by the UNRRA.

Understanding Landeck's Population

The population of Landeck has grown steadily over the years. In 1869, there were about 1,400 people living there. By 1923, the population had grown to over 4,000. Today, Landeck is home to over 7,700 people.

Notable People from Landeck

Some interesting people have come from Landeck:

• Raoul Schrott (born 1964), a well-known author.
• Anna Schuppe (1829-1903), an author and composer.

Getting Around Landeck

Landeck, a viaduct in the town

Landeck-Zams station is a very important place for travel. It's a main stop for regional bus lines. It's also a key station for international trains on the Arlberg railway. This railway connects Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, to Bludenz in Vorarlberg through the Arlberg Railway Tunnel. Landeck is also where the main highway, the Inn Valley Autobahn, ends. From there, the S 16 Schnellstraße continues to the Arlberg Road Tunnel in the west.

See also

In Spanish: Landeck para niños