Kapfenberg ([ˈkapfənbɛʁk]) is a city in theBruck-Mürzzuschlag district of the Austrian state ofStyria. It lies in the valley of theMürz river in central Austria. With an estimated population of 22,080 individuals in 2024, it is the third largest city in Styria. The 13th centuryOberkapfenberg castle hosts the annual Ritterfest ("knights festival").
TheOberkapfenberg castle near the town was built in the 12th century by the Lords of Stubenberg and expanded in the 15th century. The castle went to a dilapidated condition in the 17th century before being restored in the 19th century. In 1992, it was purchased by the municipality of Kapfenberg, and it hosts the annual Ritterfest ("knights festival").[8]
With an estimated population of 22,080 individuals in 2024,[3] it is the third largest city in Styria.[9][10] The population consisted of 10,901 males and 11,179 females, while 3,405 inhabitants (15.4%) were under the age of seventeen. Apart fromAustrians, who make up nearly 78% of the population, the town also had a significant proportion of people from other countries majorly from Switzerland.[2] The town is a majorsteel production center, with thestainless steel factory operated by manufacturervoestalpine having an annual capacity of 205,000 tonnes.[11]
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