Thiersee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thiersee
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Location within Kufstein district
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 Thiersee
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Kufstein | |
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| • Total | 108.6 km2 (41.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 678 m (2,224 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6335
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| Area code | 05376 | |
| Vehicle registration | KU | |
| Website | www.thiersee. tirol.gv.at |
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Thiersee is a beautiful and large town, also known as a municipality, located in the Kufstein area of Tyrol, a state in Austria. It's about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of the city of Kufstein. Thiersee is also close to the northern border with Bavaria, which is a part of Germany.
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Discovering Thiersee's Landscape
Thiersee is nestled in a landscape full of rolling hills. You'll find many forests and small streams here. It's a very natural and peaceful place.
Villages and Communities in Thiersee
The municipality of Thiersee is made up of several smaller communities, called Ortschaften. Here are some of them and how many people lived there in January 2023:
- Hinterthiersee (523 people)
- Landl (494 people)
- Mitterland (573 people)
- Schmiedtal (201 people)
- Vorderthiersee (1371 people)
- Almen (0 people)
A Look at Thiersee's History
The village of Thiersee has a long history. It was first written about in documents way back in 1224. For many years, until 1504, it was actually part of Bavaria.
Thiersee in the 20th Century
At the start of the 1900s, Thiersee was mostly a farming community. It wasn't very easy to get to, as there weren't many good roads. During World War I, a road was built from Kufstein to Thiersee. This made it much easier for people and goods to travel.
Thiersee and Austrian Film
After World War II, from 1946 to 1952, Thiersee became a special place for movies! It was a main center for making Austrian films. Imagine, a small village playing a big role in cinema!
How Thiersee Makes a Living Today
Today, the people of Thiersee mainly earn money from a few important things:
- Agriculture: This means farming and growing food.
- Passion Play: Thiersee is famous for its special religious plays, called Passion Plays. These are big events that attract many visitors.
- Tourism: Many people come to Thiersee to enjoy its beautiful nature and peaceful atmosphere.
See also
- Thiersee para niños (in Spanish)
