Mariastein, Austria

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Mariastein
Coat of arms Location
Coat of arms of Mariastein
Mariastein, Austria (Austria)
Mariastein, Austria
Administration
Country Flag of Austria Austria
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
Map

Coordinates: 47°31′31″N 12°03′13″E / 47.52528, 12.05361

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).