5000 years ago first traces of human settlement from the Neolithic Age have been found in the Rettenwandcave.
The first castle on the“Chaffenberch” certainly has been built in 1145.
In the year 1240 Kapfenberg has been raised to a market town. Most of the buildings around the old town square are certainly rom this time. The market town of Kapfenberg then developed into a safe haven for citizens being protected by the bends of the“Mürz River”.
It’s location along one of the most important routes from Vienna across the Semmering mountains towards the south of Austria made it one of the most important crossroads for transit travelers, providing customers from the craftsmen settled there.
Since the mid-19th century there was an industrial development of iron and steel production in Kapfenberg, primarily by the company Böhler.
In 1924 Kapfenberg received its status as a city and has developed into a mo- dern industrial city with high standard living.
The first castle on the“Chaffenberch” certainly has been built in 1145.
In the year 1240 Kapfenberg has been raised to a market town. Most of the buildings around the old town square are certainly rom this time. The market town of Kapfenberg then developed into a safe haven for citizens being protected by the bends of the“Mürz River”.
It’s location along one of the most important routes from Vienna across the Semmering mountains towards the south of Austria made it one of the most important crossroads for transit travelers, providing customers from the craftsmen settled there.
Since the mid-19th century there was an industrial development of iron and steel production in Kapfenberg, primarily by the company Böhler.
In 1924 Kapfenberg received its status as a city and has developed into a mo- dern industrial city with high standard living.
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For information about the history of the city of Kapfenberg and dates for a guided city tour, please contact:
City Municipality of Kapfenberg
Ms Mag. Sabine Krenn
+43 (0) 3862 22501 1609
The old town tour can also be done without a guide and is accessible at any time.
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Municipality of Kapfenberg
Ms. Mag. Sabine Krenn
Tel.:+43 (0) 3862 22501 1609
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Sabine Krenn
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What the weather will be like Kapfenberg (501m)
Today, 11.10.2026
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.Morning
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
5%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
5%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
25%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Tomorrow, 12.10.2026
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.Morning
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
25%
sr.Windstärke
0 km/h
Noon
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
5%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
13.10.2026
2°C
15°C
14.10.2026
3°C
16°C
15.10.2026
5°C
17°C