Erl

Erl is a municipality of 1,400 inhabitants in the Kufstein district in western Austria. It lies 15 km north of the administrative town of Kufstein in the northern part of the Tyrol, at the border with Bavaria, Germany.

Erl
Coat of arms of Erl
Location within Kufstein district
Location within Kufstein district
Erl is located in Austria
Erl
Erl
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°40′54″N 12°10′51″E
CountryAustria
StateTyrol
DistrictKufstein
Government
  MayorGeorg Aicher-Hechenberger (GFE)
Area
  Total26.97 km2 (10.41 sq mi)
Elevation
476 m (1,562 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total1,540
  Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6343
Area code05373
Vehicle registrationKU
Websitewww.erl.at

Settlement began in the third century; Erl is mentioned in documents dating back to A.D. 788. The village has hosted a Passion play every six years since 1613 as well as the more recently founded summer and wintertime Tyrolean Festival, founded by Gustl Kuhn, which is devoted to classical music and opera.

Neighbouring municipalities

T = Tirol, Austria, B = Bayern, Germany

References


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