Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg ([ˈkapfənbɛʁk]), with 22,182 inhabitants in 2023, is the third largest city in Styria, Austria, and lies in the valley of the Mürz near the town of Bruck an der Mur. The town's landmark is Burg Oberkapfenberg. Every year in June, the Ritterfest ("knights' festival") takes place at the castle, which is one of the largest events of its kind in Austria.
Kapfenberg | |
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Municipality | |
Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Kapfenberg Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°26′N 15°17′E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Styria |
| District | Bruck-Mürzzuschlag |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Friedrich Kratzer (SPÖ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82.08 km2 (31.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 502 m (1,647 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 22,798 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8605 |
| Area code | 03862 |
| Vehicle registration | BM |
| Website | www.kapfenberg.at |
Kapfenbergs main employer is the steel manufacturer voestalpine. The town has a swimming complex, a football stadium (Franz Fekete Stadium) used by the club Kapfenberger SV, and an ice rink. The Kapfenberg Bulls is a team in the Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga, the highest professional basketball league in Austria.
In 1970, Kapfenberg hosted the European Team Chess Championship, which was won by the Soviet Union.