Mariastein, Austria
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Mariastein | |
Coat of arms | Location |
Administration | |
Country | Austria |
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State | Tyrol |
District | Kufstein |
Mayor | Mag. Michael Hausberger |
Basic statistics | |
Area | 2.4 km² (0.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 575 m (1887 ft) |
Population | 271 (01/01/2006) |
- Density | 113 /km² (292 /sq mi) |
Other information | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Licence plate | KU |
Postal code | 6324 |
Area code | 05332 |
Website | www.mariastein.gv.at |
Location of Mariastein within Kufstein district | |
Mariastein is the smallest municipality in the Kufstein district and is located 4 km north above Wörgl as well as 11,50 km southwest of Kufstein. It has become a place of pilgrimage since a „Wonder of Mary“ in the 18th century. The community is a Living tower on a rock (42 metres / 150 stairs).
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