Burg Hasegg in Hall in Tirol houses the Muenze Hall museum, where the Thaler (etymological ancestor of “dollar”) was first struck in the late 15th century, backed by Tyrolean silver from the Schwaz mines. The castle and mint tower are Hall’s defining landmarks. Check muenze-hall.at for hours (typically April-October). Allow 1.5-2 hours. Hall is 10 km east of Innsbruck by regional bus.
castle in Hall in Tirol
Burg Hasegg and Muenze Hall
Also known as Burg Hasegg und Muenze Hall
Burg Hasegg in Hall in Tirol contains the Muenze Hall, one of the most significant medieval mints in European history: this is where the Thaler was first struck in the late 15th century, the coin that gave the word "dollar" to the English language.
- Type
- castle
- Destination
- Hall in Tirol
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 13th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Burg Hasegg 6, 6060 Hall in Tirol
- Coordinates
- 47.2793, 11.5069
- Official website
- Visit website