Thaur

Thaur Castle dates back to the 11th century. Thaur was an important place at that time, due to numerous salt springs and as a storehouse for the salt extracted in the Hall Valley. Count Andechs from Bavaria, the founder of Innsbruck, had the castle built. After Andechs, various counts of Tyrol were in possession of the castle and continuously and splendidly extended it. It is rumoured that the castle was the most beautiful in the whole Inn valley. The castle was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1670. The best preserved part is the mighty archway.