Discover Brixlegg: Mining History, Market and Outdoor Swimming Pool

Brixlegg combines local history, regional products and various opportunities for active or more relaxing days on holiday. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Brixlegg can plan their stay according to their personal interests: culture enthusiasts can explore historic churches and mining topics, while the farmers’ market, outdoor swimming pool and skate park each add their own distinctive touches.

Mining History and Historic Places

The name Brixlegg first appears in 788 in a register of possessions belonging to Archbishop Arn of Salzburg. The Tyrolean Mining and Smelting Museum offers an engaging introduction to the region’s past. Covering an exhibition area of 400 m², it documents and illustrates historic mining and smelting techniques. This makes the museum a suitable itinerary item for anyone interested in the work, technology and history of mining.

The “In the Footsteps of Mining” tour provides an even more direct introduction to the Kramstollen mine. There, you can learn more about the arduous extraction of ore. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between a museum visit and a tour that explores the subject in greater depth at a specific location. The churches are also part of Brixlegg’s historic character: the present parish church of Our Lady was consecrated in 1520, while the Maria Hilf branch church was expanded to its current size in 1716.

Market, Regional Produce and Traditional Crafts

The Brixlegg farmers’ market takes place on the first Saturday of every month at Herrnhausplatz. It offers regional products from local production, including bacon, sausages, vegetables, cheese, schnapps, bread, fruit, jams and juices. Traditional crafts are also part of the market’s offerings. If you value regional experiences and putting together your own holiday itinerary when choosing accommodation, you can include this regular event in your plans.

Swimming or the Skate Park for a Different Daily Rhythm

Brixlegg’s outdoor swimming pool has two swimming pools, a children’s pool and a large sunbathing lawn. It is located directly below Lanegg Castle and next to the Mining & Smelting Museum. This precise location helps you find your way around locally without requiring you to plan your day in a particular order. For a different kind of activity, the “The Cradle” skate park is located between Brixlegg and Rattenberg. It is broadly divided into three large areas and includes a bowl area and a street area.

The Right Base for Your Trip to Brixlegg

When choosing a holiday apartment in Brixlegg, your preferred daily rhythm may be the deciding factor. A regular event such as the farmers’ market on the first Saturday of the month can be deliberately incorporated into your travel plans. On the other hand, if you want to keep various activities open as options, you can use the location of the outdoor swimming pool below Lanegg Castle and next to the Mining & Smelting Museum as a point of reference.

For further orientation, you can also explore Gränzing, Langkampfen, Scheffau Am Wilden Kaiser, Kufstein, Thiersee, Walchsee, Rettenschöss and Wildschönau.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kufstein.