Medieval towns of the Tyrol
This morning we travel by coach to the picturesque town of
Kufstein, situated close to the Bavarian border and dominated by
its magnificent fortress. The Old Town of Kufstein, centred around
the charming Römerhofgasse, is a real delight to stroll through.
The elaborately renovated Kufstein Fortress houses the 'Heroes'
Organ', built in the Citizens' Tower of the fortress. The
magnificent organ is the largest free standing organ in the world,
with 4,307 pipes, 46 registers and four manual playing aids - and
its sound can be heard throughout the town. Alternatively you could
visit Riedel, a glassware manufacturer that has been producing
glassware since 1756. Originally its products were made to enhance
different types of wines and today a wide array of different
glass-styles are manufactured here. Later we continue to
Rattenberg, which is the Tyrol's smallest town. Visiting Rattenberg
feels like a journey back in time, as the town's centre remains
virtually unchanged since its medieval heyday. Rattenberg is also
famous for its glassware and is known as the 'glass town of the
Tyrol' thanks to the fine glassware and crystal that has been
produced here for centuries. Several of the shops in Rattenberg
sell fantastic glassware that is still made locally. The town's
medieval pedestrian zone is its most used thoroughfare and displays
an array of old buildings and shops, a charming location for a
stroll. The Augustiner Museum is also worth a visit. Built in a
former Augustinian monastery, it displays a collection of art which
was started in the 1880s by the then Lord Mayor. You can also see
sculptures and statuettes of the Baroque and Gothic eras in the
chancel of the old abbey. The museum is also home to a collection
of goldsmiths' and silversmiths' works. For those feeling
energetic, you can climb to the top of the church tower for
excellent views of the town.
Includes:- Breakfast, Dinner
- Kufstein
- Rattenberg
