Hall in Tirol Old Town
Hall in Tirol
The best-preserved medieval old town in Tyrol. Its wealth came from salt mining and a mint, and the thaler silver coin was born here.
Hall in Tirol is about 10 km from Innsbruck. It flourished in the Middle Ages on the back of its salt mines, and its old town, with its winding lanes and Gothic parish church, is remarkably well preserved. It is the largest historic old town in Tyrol. Inside Hasegg Castle on the eastern side of town is a coin museum. In 1486 the silver coin known as the Guldiner was minted here. It is regarded as the forerunner of the thaler, the coin that inspired the US dollar. You can also climb the mint tower for a view over the old town and even strike a commemorative coin by hand. The train or S-Bahn takes about 10 minutes, making it a good half-day trip.
Opening hours
Old town open all day; Mint Museum Tue–Sun about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ambras Castle
- Patscherkofel
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Alpenzoo Innsbruck
- Das Tirol Panorama
- Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum
- Hofgarten
- Grassmayr Bell Foundry & Museum