Kaprun

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KAPRUN

State : Salzburg
District : Zell am See

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 4, 1953.

The falcon refers to the COunts of Falkenstein who had their estate in Kaprun in the 12th century. The ligthning rods refer to the local power station.

Literature : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985