Old town walk in Hall in Tirol
Summer A well-preserved medieval old town on the Inn
Culture in the Wildschönau and surroundings · Summer
Hasegg Castle and Hall Mint
The cradle of the thaler and the dollar in Hall in Tirol
Hasegg Castle in Hall in Tirol was first mentioned in 1306 and traditionally protected the salt works, the river traffic and the crossing over the Inn. In 1477 the princely mint moved from Merano to Hall, and in 1486 the first silver thaler was struck here. The word dollar goes back to the thaler.
The castle houses the Museum Münze Hall, covering more than five hundred years of minting history and the technology of striking coins. From the 45-metre Münzerturm you have views over the old town and the Karwendel; the tower also holds the world's largest silver thaler. The museum suits children who like to try things out.
Place: Hall in Tirol
- AgeRecommended from approx. 6 years
- DurationApprox. 1.5 hours
- CostPrices vary; check in advance
- DistanceApprox. 50 min by car
- SeasonAll year
- LocationHall in Tirol
Tips
- Climb the tower for views of the old town.
- Allow about an hour and a half for the castle and museum.
- Combine with a walk through Hall's old town.
- Check opening times and prices beforehand.
Practical
Hall in Tirol is roughly 50 minutes by car from Niederau, via the A12 towards Innsbruck. The castle is on the edge of the old town.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hall called the cradle of the dollar?
The first silver thaler was struck here in 1486; the word dollar derives from thaler.
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Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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