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Going back in time
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The magic of the Middle Ages is still clearly evident in Hall's many towers and gables, its picturesque nooks, alleys and squares.
Although already elevated to town status in 1303, it was wealth derived from salt, coin-minting and trade on the River Inn that gave Hall its important place in the history books.
However, it is not just Hall, but also the surrounding settlements with their churches and monasteries, e.g. Absam's basilica or Volders' Karlskirche, and the other naturally evolving villages, which have witnessed an eventful past.
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Burg Hasegg & Hall Mint
Burg Hasegg was built shortly after Hall received its charter to protect the town, the salt-mines and trade on the River Inn and also to guard the old salt route. |
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Salt-mining in Hall
The "white gold", as salt used to be termed, was one of the factors contributing to Hall's prosperity (formerly known as Solbad Hall or literally "Brinebath Hall"). |
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Myths and true stories
Legendary tales and true stories are deeply rooted in the Hall-Wattens region's history. We have collected a few for you here.
Einige wenige hier für Sie zusammengestellt. |
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Father of the German violin
Jakobus Stainer was born in the region ca. 1617 the son of a miner and went on to become an outstanding violin-maker |
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