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[[Image:M%C3%BCrztal_Kapfenberg.JPG |thumb|right |upright=1.3 |Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria]]
[[Image:M%C3%BCrztal_Kapfenberg.JPG |thumb|right |upright=1.3 |Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria]]


'''Kapfenberg''' {{IPA-de|ˈkapfənbɛʁk|}}, with around {{EWZ|AT|62140}} inhabitants, is the third largest city in [[Styria]], [[Austria]], near [[Bruck an der Mur]]. The town's landmark is Burg Oberkapfenberg. Its main employer is the steel manufacturer [[Böhler]].
'''Kapfenberg''' {{IPA-de|ˈkapfənbɛʁk|}}, with around 23,059 inhabitants, is the third largest city in [[Styria]], [[Austria]], near [[Bruck an der Mur]]. The town's landmark is Burg Oberkapfenberg. Its main employer is the steel manufacturer [[Böhler]].


The town has a swimming complex, a [[football (soccer)|football]] stadium ([[Franz Fekete Stadium]]) used by the club [[Kapfenberger SV]], and an ice rink. The [[Kapfenberg Bulls]] is a team in the [[Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga]], the highest professional basketball league in Austria.
The town has a swimming complex, a [[football (soccer)|football]] stadium ([[Franz Fekete Stadium]]) used by the club [[Kapfenberger SV]], and an ice rink. The [[Kapfenberg Bulls]] is a team in the [[Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga]], the highest professional basketball league in Austria.


In 1970, Kapfenberg hosted the [[European Team Chess Championship]], which was won by the [[Soviet Union]].
In 1970, Kapfenberg hosted the [[European Team Chess Championship]], which was won by the [[Soviet Union]].
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Styria]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Styria]]

Revision as of 19:54, 2 March 2019

Kapfenberg
Coat of arms of Kapfenberg
Coat of arms
Kapfenberg is located in Austria
Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°26′N 15°17′E / 47.433°N 15.283°E / 47.433; 15.283
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictBruck-Mürzzuschlag
Government
 • MayorManfred Wegscheider (SPÖ)
Area
 • Total
61.2 km2 (23.6 sq mi)
Elevation
502 m (1,647 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2016)[1]
 • Total
21,503
 • Density350/km2 (910/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8605
Area code03862
Vehicle registrationBM
Websitewww.kapfenberg.at
Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria

Kapfenberg [ˈkapfənbɛʁk], with around 23,059 inhabitants, is the third largest city in Styria, Austria, near Bruck an der Mur. The town's landmark is Burg Oberkapfenberg. Its main employer is the steel manufacturer Böhler.

The town has a swimming complex, a football stadium (Franz Fekete Stadium) used by the club Kapfenberger SV, and an ice rink. The Kapfenberg Bulls is a team in the Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga, the highest professional basketball league in Austria.

In 1970, Kapfenberg hosted the European Team Chess Championship, which was won by the Soviet Union.

Notable people

In alphabetic order

  • Melitta Breznik (born 1961), doctor and writer
  • Ruth Feldgrill-Zankel (born 1942), politician (ÖVP)
  • Erika Kloepfer (1913-2000), painter
  • Ernst Kovacic (born 1943), violinist and conductor
  • Peter Nehr (born 1952), US-American politician
  • Peter Pilz (born 1954), politician (The Greens)
  • Claus Raidl (born 1942), manager
  • Brigitte Schwarz (born 1960), mayor of Kapfenberg 2005-2012
  • Albin Stranig (1908-1944), painter and sculptor
  • Wulfing von Stubenberg (1259-1318), Catholic bishop
  • Manfred Wegscheider (born 1949), politician (SPÖ)
View of Kapfenberg from Schlossberg.

References

  1. ^ Statistik Austria - Bevölkerung zu Jahresbeginn 2002-2016 nach Gemeinden (Gebietsstand 1.1.2016) for Kapfenberg.

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