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Gallows Birkfeld

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The three pillars of the former Birkfeld gallows date back to the 17th century and form a fascinating relic. They are square, narrow towards the top and are arranged in an equilateral triangle.

The gallows forest in Birkfeld still holds stories today, including the consequences of a wrongful conviction during the Thirty Years' War. A vagrant was falsely accused and executed, which led to a devastating storm and the formation of the Schinaglgraben, which divided the village and made it uninhabitable for centuries. Today, only the gallows remain as a reminder of this dark episode in the past.

The building is protected under the Monument Protection Act.

Opening times

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Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00
Dear guests, the opening hours may change, for your safety please contact the business Gemeinde Birkfeld directly.

Coordinates

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47.359802, 15.693336
DMS
47°21'35.3"N 15°41'36.0"E
UTM
33T 552356 5245381
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Gallows Birkfeld

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Hauptplatz 13
8190 Birkfeld
+43 3174 4507 http://www.birkfeld.at/ E-mail: marktgemeinde@birkfeld.at
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