Hall in Tirol: Experience History, Art and the Old Town

Hall in Tirol is located near Innsbruck, set against the impressive backdrop of the Bettelwurf massif. What makes it particularly appealing is the combination of a historic old town, museums, sacred buildings, contemporary art and regional products. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hall in Tirol, you are choosing a place where cultural discoveries, a visit to the market and varied walks come together to create a diverse stay.

Historic old town with distinctive buildings

The parish church of St. Nicholas is one of the most important buildings in Hall’s old town. The present late Gothic hall church was built around 1430, making it a prominent destination for anyone interested in medieval urban history and architecture. Another special feature is the Jesuit Church, also known as the Church of All Saints. It is located on Stiftsplatz and was founded in 1571 by Archduchess Magdalena to provide spiritual care for the neighbouring convent for noblewomen. Alongside the neighbouring convent church, it is the only Renaissance church in Tyrol.

The historic guided tour of Hall in Tirol is designed as a walk. During the tour, visitors discover the most important sights and enchanting squares in Tyrol’s largest old town. For families with different interests, such a town discovery can be a good shared activity: while some focus on architectural history and squares, others repeatedly find new details along the way.

Museums spanning minting history and urban archaeology

The Hall Mint Museum brings half a millennium of European coinage history to life. The Mint Tower is 45 metres high; its highest point is reached after 192 steps. The tower offers a view, adding its own highlight to the visit alongside the historical information. Take the 192 steps into account when planning your day if you would like to reach the highest point.

The Hall in Tirol Museum of Urban Archaeology has been located in Hasegg Castle since 2008 and is integrated into the tour of the Hall Mint Museum. Anyone interested in the town’s development and its architectural traces can thus combine both topics in a single cultural focus. The Hall in Tirol Town Museum houses numerous exhibits on the town’s history. Guided tours are also offered for the current exhibitions.

The Old Town Gallery offers a different perspective. It is a contemporary art gallery in a seven-hundred-year-old medieval building in the old town of Hall in Tirol. It is precisely this contrast between historic fabric and contemporary art that makes the gallery an independent complement to the traditional history of the town and its churches.

Regional products at the Hall farmers’ market

The Hall farmers’ market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Oberer Stadtplatz. Products from farming family businesses are available, including fresh vegetables and fruit, dairy products, homemade bread, jams and honey, as well as fish, meat, bacon and sausage specialities. The market therefore provides a practical opportunity to get to know regional foods and add a culinary activity to your stay.

The travel rhythm you prefer can be decisive when choosing your accommodation. If you would like to focus on museums, churches, galleries and the farmers’ market, a holiday apartment in Hall in Tirol is well suited to a trip centred on urban history and self-directed days. Those wishing to focus on individual cultural highlights can plan the Mint Tower, the museums or the historic guided tour as separate excursions. This leaves room for intensive discoveries as well as quieter days.

Further destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to extend your search to other destinations: Axams, Mutters, Tulfes, Trins, Gries am Brenner, Fritzens, Statz and Gries im Sellrain.

For the higher-level travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.