Hall in Tirol: Guided Tour of the Hall Mint Museum & the Mint Tower｜Austria

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of money on a guided tour of the Hall Mint Museum in Hall in Tyrol. This tour will take you on a journey to the origins of the modern monetary system and reveal why Hall is considered the birthplace of the world's first thaler. Not only will you hear fascinating stories about money, but you will also discover how, through a series of remarkable coincidences, this small town became a significant location in the history of coinage.

The guided tour starts at 19 Unterer Stadtplatz and first takes you to the city's landmark, the imposing Münzerturm (Mint Tower). From there, you'll enjoy a special view of Hall and the surrounding area. Afterward, you will explore the Hall Mint Museum, where you can marvel at the famous roller minting machine – an engineering masterpiece that revolutionized coin minting. During the tour, you will learn how the first thalers came into being, what their significance was for Europe, and how they shaped life in Hall. The exhibition features numerous original exhibits and interactive stations that are engaging for both adults and children.

At the end, the tour returns to the starting point, so that you can then continue exploring the Old Town of Hall on your own.