If you are an athlete or you like mountain destinations, take advantage of the Cycling World Cup that will be held from September 22 to 30 in Tyrol and visit Kufstein, the place where the event will start? In the Austrian city, located between Alto Adige and Bavaria, it is possible to spend a few days relaxing immersed in nature and culture. This is what can be seen in Kufstein, the "pearl of Tyrol".
Kufstein has around 15 thousand inhabitants and is located on the banks of the Inn, a 504 meters above sea level. The city is described in the “Song of Kufstein”, from 1947, as “The pearl of Tyrol, surrounded by quiet mountains bathed by the green river Inn”. But Kufstein is above all rich in history and it is already noticeable from the beginning. fortress that dominates the entire city. The Fortaleza de Kufstein It dates back to the Middle Ages and was first mentioned in 1205. Today inside there is a museum of local history and culture, with fossils, hunting tools and other finds.
Also near the fortress is the Organ of Heroes, theHeldenorgel, the largest bagpipe instrument in the world (4948 bagpipes and 65 registers), which is played every day at 10 in the morning. Don't worry if you're not there at that time, because the music can be heard throughout the valley, up to 10 kilometers away.
And then you can't lose a walk through the historic center, with its perfect fusion between ancient and modern, in cultural district and in Römerhofgasse alley, where you can stop at a trattoria to taste typical dishes such as schlutzkrapfen with loose butter, i fideos dumplings with queso or a Tiroler Grossl, prepared with potatoes and meat.
Lovers of greenery and nature can visit the Wilder Kaiser Protected Area or take a walk with them Kaiserlift facilities, the chairlift that allows you to contemplate this splendid area of Tyrol from another perspective. To relax, many Fitness routes, excursions, equestrian center and boat trips. on the Inn River.
To get to Kufstein you can take Car and arrive from Brenner and Innsbruck. With the train, In Bologna or Verona you can take the trains of the Austrian or German lines stopping in Kufstein. With the plane, the nearest airport is Innsbruck, Salzburg or Munich.
