Brixlegg | |
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![]() Brixlegg | |
![]() Location within Kufstein district | |
Coordinates:47°25′45″N11°52′39″E / 47.42917°N 11.87750°E /47.42917; 11.87750 | |
Country | Austria |
State | Tyrol |
District | Kufstein |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rudolf Puecher (ÖVP) |
Area | |
• Total | 9.11 km2 (3.52 sq mi) |
Elevation | 534 m (1,752 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 2,970 |
• Density | 330/km2 (840/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6230 |
Area code | 05337 |
Vehicle registration | KU |
Website | www.brixlegg.tirol.gv.at |
Brixlegg is amarket town (since 1927) in theKufstein district in theAustrian state ofTyrol. The town lies in theLower Inn Valley and at the entrance of theAlpbachtal.
Alpbach,Kramsach,Radfeld,Rattenberg,Reith im Alpbachtal,Wildschönau
The town was first mentioned as „Prisslech“ in documents in 788, although the settlement is considered to be much older.
The Montanwerke Brixlegg AG is the only copper producer in Austria and specialises in the recovery of copper and other valuable metals from scrap copper and other secondary materials with copper content. The first mention of a copper and silver refinery in Brixlegg in documents dates back to 1463. At the beginning of the 20th century, following a decline in ore extraction in Tyrol, production was shifted to the recovery of copper from scrap metal alloys.
Further employers are the textiles industry (Giesswein company, founded in 1954), Production of bottled mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks (Silberquelle) and tourism (with a focus on winter tourism).
It is famous amongst the skateboard scene for "The Cradle" a large outdoor skatearena, that also hosts international competitions.