Hall in Tirol grew rich on salt from the mountains above it and on silver coins struck in its mint, and its old town has survived remarkably intact, a tight grid of lanes, arcades and squares that feels far less visited than Innsbruck’s. The guided walk sold on this page is run by the local tourist board and lasts an hour, starting at the tourist office on the Unterer Stadtplatz and leading up to the Oberer Stadtplatz with its Town Hall, the Gothic parish church of St Nikolaus, the Magdalena chapel and the Stiftsplatz with its former convent buildings. At the edge of the old town, Hasegg Castle housed the mint where the first large silver coins called thalers were struck in the 15th century, and since the word thaler gave the world the dollar, Hall calls itself the birthplace of the dollar. The Mint Museum inside shows how coins were made, including a full-size reconstruction of a historic minting machine, and the mint tower offers views over the Inn Valley. Hall is easy to combine with the Swarovski Crystal Worlds, which lie on the same route. This page links to the Tiqets guided walking tour.
How to visit: Hall is a short regional train or bus ride east of Innsbruck. The walking tour meets at the tourist office at Unterer Stadtplatz 19, where you show your mobile ticket, and lasts one hour; it does not include museum entry. Free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before.
What to expect in November 2026: the guided walk runs on set days through the season, so check the booking calendar for your date. The Mint Museum in Hasegg Castle is on winter hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and closed on Sundays and Mondays. The Innsbruck Card covers mint admission but not the tower. The town is quiet in late autumn, which is part of its charm.
Making the most of it: take the walking tour first for the story, then visit the Mint Museum and climb the tower for the view. Lunch in one of the old town inns and continue to Wattens for the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in the afternoon, or return to Innsbruck for the evening.
What to expect
The experience
A one-hour guided walk through the medieval old town, with an optional visit to the Mint Museum in Hasegg Castle.
Best time
A Tuesday to Saturday in winter, when the Mint Museum is open, starting mid-morning.
How long
One hour for the tour, half a day with the mint and lunch.
Tips
Combine Hall with the Swarovski Crystal Worlds on the same day, and avoid Sundays and Mondays if you want the mint.
Quick picks
- Best for
- History lovers who want an authentic medieval town without the crowds.
- Families
- Children enjoy the coin-minting machine and the views from the mint tower.
- Couples
- Wander the arcaded lanes and lunch in an old inn on the upper square.
- Pair with
- The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, a short ride further east.
- Time needed
- Half a day.
Good questions
How far is Hall in Tirol from Innsbruck?+
It lies just east of Innsbruck, a short regional train or bus ride from the city. It is easy to visit in half a day.
What does the guided tour include?+
A one-hour walk through the medieval old town, covering the upper square, the Town Hall, St Nikolaus and the Stiftsplatz. Museum entry is not included.
Why is Hall called the birthplace of the dollar?+
The mint in Hasegg Castle struck some of the first large silver thalers, and the word thaler later gave rise to the dollar. The Mint Museum tells that story.
Is the Mint Museum open in November?+
Yes, on winter hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays in winter.
Can I combine Hall with Swarovski Crystal Worlds?+
Yes, Wattens lies a little further east on the same route, so the two make a natural day out. Remember the Crystal Worlds close on 9 and 10 November 2026.
