AUSTRIA ~ Rattenberg - Tyrol ~

... Great aerial view of Austria's smallest town nestled in the Austrian Alps... a lot of it charm comes from its historic Old Town... narrow cobblestone streets, lined with beautifully preserved medieval buildings and ancient city walls... this little town is known far and wide as the "glass town" for its long-standing glass making history... home to countless glass shops and studios, where visitors can experience the art of glassblowing up close... at Kisslinger Crystal Glass, one of the town's most famous glassworks, you can not only admire impressive glass objects, but also watch the glassblowers at work... this unique insight into local craftsmanship, making Rattenberg a special destination in Tyrol... Thanks a lot Dustin!(✿◠‿◠)

Rattenberg is a city on the Inn river and holds the title of Austria’s smallest town - both by population (around 400 residents) and land area (just 10.5 hectares). Rattenberg was first mentioned in a document from 1254.  In the Middle Ages, it was a regional transport hub and gained economic and political significance. The town also had its own landing stage for shipping on the Inn and served as an important customs station.  

 

Stamp:

Personalities - Stefan Zweig, 1881-1942 

(Issued 17-07-2024)