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Culture, action and culinary delights

The year-round excursion destination Fort Kniepass offers culture, action and culinary delights. An adventure trail on the theme of borders with 12 play stations, as well as the longest and highest tube slide in western Austria and an open-air arena ensure unforgettable moments in the Salzburger Saalachtal. In the border region between Bavaria and Tyrol, Fort Kniepass offers ideal conditions for a day trip: good transport links, free parking, guided tours and regional cuisine round off the visit.

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events

There's always something going on at Fort Kniepass!

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    Fortress party

    19.07.2025 | 20:00 - 22:00 

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    Fort Kniepass family festival

    27.07.2025 | 09:00 - 18:00 

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    Children's program: We conquer the Kniepass

    29.07.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 

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    Children's program: We conquer the Kniepass

    05.08.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 

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    Children's program: We conquer the Kniepass

    12.08.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 

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    Children's program: We conquer the Kniepass

    19.08.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 

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    The siege - theater in the open air

    22.08.2025 | 20:00 - 22:00 

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    Children's program: We conquer the Kniepass

    26.08.2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 

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    1st Fermentista meetup: Kick-off event

    09.09.2025 | 16:00 

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    Book presentation & miso tasting

    12.09.2025 | 15:00 

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    Water kefir & milk kefir

    19.09.2025 | 15:00 - 17:30 

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    Vegetable ferments: Kimchi

    26.09.2025 | 15:00 - 18:00 

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    Kombucha variations

    03.10.2025 | 15:00 - 17:00 

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    Make your own miso

    11.10.2025 | 10:30 - 14:00 

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    Myth & Logos

    18.10.2025 | 13:00 - 19:00 

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    Sauerkraut - traditional and varied

    24.10.2025 | 15:00 - 17:30 

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