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Kufsteinerland and Wilder Kaiser
Mariastein
Pilgrimage village with a medieval castle and museum between Wörgl and Kufstein
Mariastein is a small municipality in the Kufsteinerland, at about 575 m, roughly 4 km north of Wörgl and about 11.5 km southwest of Kufstein. The village is known as a pilgrimage site.
In the centre stands Burg Mariastein, built on a rock around 1360 by the Freundsberg family. The castle is about 42 m tall and has some 250 steps. Inside are several chapels and a small museum with sacred art, objects of folk piety and portraits of former castle lords, which also tells the story of the pilgrimage.
For families, Mariastein is a compact outing that combines easily with others: a visit to the castle and museum, followed by a short walk or a trip to nearby Angerberg. From Niederau it is about 20 minutes by car via Wörgl. The stairs inside the castle are steep, so a visit is less suited to pushchairs or anyone with walking difficulties. Allow about an hour for the castle and museum. Check the opening times beforehand, as they are seasonal and may change.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 20 min.
- Elevation575 m
- RegionKufsteinerland and Wilder Kaiser
- Best forSuits families interested in history, castles and a short, compact outing.
What to see and do
- Burg Mariastein, built on a rock around 1360, is the village's most striking building.
- The castle museum shows sacred art, gold and silver work and objects of folk piety.
- the Tyrolean state insignia with the archducal hat and sceptre are a highlight; ask ahead whether they are on show.
- The pilgrimage church is a quiet stop for anyone who likes churches and history.
- A short family circuit across the terrace links Mariastein with Angerberg.
- The village lies between Wörgl and Kufstein, so a visit to Kufstein Fortress combines easily.
From Niederau
About 20 minutes by car from Niederau: via Oberau to Wörgl, then about 4 km north.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
What can you see at Burg Mariastein?
Several chapels and a small museum with sacred art, objects of folk piety and portraits of castle lords.
How tall is Burg Mariastein?
The castle is about 42 m tall with some 250 steps; it stands on a rock in the village at about 575 m.
More places in Kufsteinerland and Wilder Kaiser
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Niederndorf
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Kössen
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Useful guides
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Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
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. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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