Kapfenberg

Kapfenberg is the third largest city in Styria, Austria. It is also the largest city in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District. The city is between Kindberg and Bruck an der Mur, is in the valley of the Mürz. About 23,000 people live there.

Kapfenberg
Municipality
Overview of Kapfenberg in central Austria
Flag Coat of arms
Kapfenberg Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°26′N 15°17′E
Country	Austria
State	Styria
District	Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
Government
• Mayor	Friedrich Kratzer (SPÖ)
Area [1]
• Total	82.08 km2 (31.69 sq mi)
Elevation	502 m (1,647 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	22,798
• Density	280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8605
Area code	03862
Vehicle registration	BM
Website	www.kapfenberg.at

It is known for its famous landmark, Oberkapfenberg Castle (German: Burg Oberkapfenberg). Every year in June, the Ritterfest ("knights' festival") was held at the castle, which is one of the largest festivals of its kind in Austria.

Kapfenberg has an football club, called Kapfenberger SV. It has also a basketball club, called Kapfenberg Bulls.