Knittelfeld is a city in Styria, Austria, located on the banks of the Mur river. The name of the town has become notorious for the Knittelfeld Putsch of September 7, 2002, a party meeting of the Freedom Party of Austria, which resulted in the 2002 Austrian elections. Notable residents The following are past and present notable residents of Knittelfeld. Klaus Ambrosch (*1973), decathlete Gert Hofbauer (*1937), musician and conductor Marcel Ritzmaier (*1993), football player Stefan Rucker (*1980), cyclist Andi Siebenhofer (*1977), extreme sports athlete and entrepreneur Karl Troll (1923–1977), politician Lizzi Waldmüller (1904–1945), actress Zoran Lerchbacher (*1972), darts player Hermann Lichtenegger (1900-1984), resistance fighter, politician, Under Secretary of State Harald Proczyk (*1975), racing driver References External links Official website Pictures of and information about Knittelfeld in English Cities and towns in Murtal District