Pettnau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pettnau
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Pettnau Location in Austria
Country	Austria
State	Tyrol
District	Innsbruck Land
Area
• Total	10.78 km2 (4.16 sq mi)
Elevation	628 m (2,060 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6408
Area code	05238
Vehicle registration	IL
Website	www.pettnau.at

Pettnau is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Tyrol region of Austria. It's located in the Innsbruck-Land area, about 16.7 kilometers (about 10 miles) west of the city of Innsbruck. Pettnau is found north of the Inn River, nestled between the towns of Telfs and Zirl. This charming place has seven different parts and was first established a very long time ago, around the year 1291.

How Many People Live Here?

This section shows how the number of people living in Pettnau has changed over many years. You can see the population count for different years, starting from 1869.

Pettnau, church: katholische Filialkirche Sankt Josef

Places to See in Pettnau

Pettnau has some interesting places to visit that show its history and art.

Historic Buildings

• St. Georgskirche: This old church was built way back in 1090. It's a very important historical building in the area.
• Mellaunerhof: This is the oldest inn in the entire Tyrol region. An inn is like a hotel or guesthouse, often with a restaurant.

Art and Nature

• Sculpture Garden: You can also visit the sculpture garden created by Bernhard Witsch. It's a place where you can see many different art sculptures.