Burg Hasegg / Münze Hall

About the museum

Hasegg Castle originated as the corner fortification of the Hall saltworks: a watchtower near the brine pans is mentioned in 1296, the castle itself in 1306. It safeguarded salt production, Inn river shipping and the river crossing. Under Archduke Sigmund the Rich in Coin, the site was developed into a princely residence from 1480; the striking Mint Tower, today the town's landmark, was built at that time. Maximilian I had the east wing rebuilt in stone and the St George's Chapel installed.

The Tyrolean mint had been moved from Merano to Hall in 1477; here, in 1486, the Guldiner, one of the first large silver coins and a forerunner of the thaler, was struck. In 1567 the mint moved into Hasegg Castle, where water-driven roller-stamping presses were soon in use. Operations ceased only in 1809.

Since 1975 the rooms have been open as a museum. Today the municipal Hall AG runs the venue: in the Münze Hall museum, an audio guide leads through the history of money and minting technology; the centrepiece is the eight-metre-long replica of the historic roller-stamping press at its original location, complemented by uncovered foundations of the water wheels.

The climb up the Mint Tower is accompanied by light and sound effects and ends with a panoramic view over Hall, the Inn Valley and the Karwendel. Kestrels nest in the small spiral staircase tower, and below it lies the city archaeology section with finds on the history of Hall. Also on display is the Europataler, a silver coin 36 centimetres in diameter and weighing over 20 kilograms. At the end, visitors can strike a coin themselves.

Highlights

• Eight-metre-long replica of the roller-stamping press at the historic site
• Climb up the Mint Tower with light and sound effects and panoramic view over the Inn Valley
• Europataler – one of the largest silver coins in the world
• Kestrels in the spiral staircase tower and city archaeology
• Strike your own coin (Guldiner)

Permanent exhibitions

• Museum der Münze Hall – Tour on the history of the Hall mint and minting technology, with the roller-stamping press, coins and the foundations of the former water wheels.
• Münzerturm – Staged climb up Hall's landmark with views, falcon area, city archaeology and the Europataler.

Founded

1975

Operated by

HALLAG Kommunal GmbH (Hall AG)

Director

Andreas Ablinger

Admission & discounts

10% discount on museum admission on presentation of a public transport ticket. Admission is included with the Innsbruck Card; with the Freizeitticket Tirol, three visits per year (museum and Mint Tower).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Münze Hall museum is at ground level and accessible by wheelchair; the Mint Tower is climbed via stairs. Guests with hearing impairments can read along with the audio guide texts in the app on their own smartphone.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Dedicated children's audio guide (German) with Mint Master Franzl through the museum and tower; at the ticket desk you can get the “Ritterrätsel zur Burg Hasegg” (knight's riddle trail, €4.50 including minting a copper coin) and the “Münzmeisterrätsel” (Mint Master's riddle, €1.50). Children's birthday parties with a riddle hunt and coin minting for 7- to 13-year-olds (approx. 2 hours, flat rate from €200 for up to 10 children, reserve early).

Getting there & parking

By car via the A12, exit Hall Mitte. By bike along the Inn Valley Cycle Path to the Obere Lend – Münzergasse pedestrian underpass directly at the Mint Tower. The old town is reachable on foot within a few minutes.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Shop at the ticket desk; restaurants in Hall's old town are 5–10 minutes away on foot.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 100 guests.

Castle courtyard, Behaimsaal (approx. 90 people), Fürstenzimmer (approx. 60), Rittersaal (approx. 100) and St George's Chapel for weddings, celebrations, seminars and corporate events; rental via SALZRAUM.Hall eventlocations.

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