Kapfenberg

Kapfenberg is the third largest city in Styria, Austria. It is also the largest city in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District. The city is between Kindberg and Bruck an der Mur, is in the valley of the Mürz. About 23,000 people live there.

Kapfenberg
Municipality
Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria
Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria
Flag of Kapfenberg
Coat of arms of Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg is located in Austria
Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°26′N 15°17′E
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictBruck-Mürzzuschlag
Government
  MayorFriedrich Kratzer (SPÖ)
Area
  Total82.08 km2 (31.69 sq mi)
Elevation
502 m (1,647 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total22,798
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8605
Area code03862
Vehicle registrationBM
Websitewww.kapfenberg.at

It is known for its famous landmark, Oberkapfenberg Castle (German: Burg Oberkapfenberg). Every year in June, the Ritterfest ("knights' festival") was held at the castle, which is one of the largest festivals of its kind in Austria.

Kapfenberg has an football club, called Kapfenberger SV. It has also a basketball club, called Kapfenberg Bulls.

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