Hall in Tirol was the site of the world's first industrial coin production using a rolling mill technique.
The mint moved to Burg Hasegg in 1567 by order of Archduke Ferdinand II.
The name 'thaler' is the etymological root of the modern word 'dollar'.
The minting tower was originally built for defensive purposes before its industrial conversion.
The site contains the only fully functional, historically accurate reconstruction of a 16th-century rolling minting machine.
Hall was once the most important mint in the Habsburg Empire due to its proximity to silver mines in Schwaz.
Burg Hasegg serves as the historic site of the Hall Mint, where the first thaler coins were produced in the 15th century. The complex features a museum dedicated to the evolution of minting technology and the history of coin production in the Tyrol region. Visitors can tour the medieval tower, which offers views over the Inn Valley and the surrounding Karwendel mountains. The site includes a reconstructed minting machine powered by a water wheel, demonstrating the process used for striking historical coins. Exhibits detail the transition from manual hammer-striking to mechanized rolling mills. The interior architecture retains its original medieval structure, including thick masonry walls and defensive features.
From the top of the Mint Tower looking down toward the medieval rooftops of the old town.
Visit the minting workshop during a scheduled demonstration to see the machines in operation.
Climb the tower stairs to access the viewing platform for panoramic perspectives of the old town.
Check the official website for event dates, as the castle grounds frequently host temporary exhibitions and cultural festivals.
Do not attempt to photograph the displays without disabling your flash, as some sensitive metallic surfaces are light-sensitive.
Closed on Mondays during the winter season.
Maintain a quiet demeanor within the historical tower; comfortable walking shoes are recommended for stone staircases.
