background. The forts are referred to those of Leug, Schlossögg and Morhäusl. The emblem was adopted on 9 January 1973. Population Sights Religious architecture Church of the "Visitation of Mary" The presence of a church in Gries was documented in 1531 even if it was mentioned before. A church was built in 1634 nearby the "am Gries" Inn, which was enlarged in 1676; only in 1793 had its own curate. In 1823 began the construction of a new church, completed in 1828, in the typical baroque style, that in Tyrol, had been widely used by Franz de Paula Penz. Church of “St. Leonard" The church of “St. Leonard”, situated at Vinader, was probably built before 1000, but it is mentioned only in 1337. The church underwent an enlargement and renovation, in Gothic style, in 1489. Vinader, in 1550, was elevated to Vicariate to which were annexed the villages of the Sill Valley from Stafflach to Brennersee, including Obernbergtal. The church was transformed in 1802 in Baroque style, leaving the portal and the bell tower in the Gothic. Church of "St. Jacob " The church of "St. Jacob", located in the village of Nößlach, is cited for the first time in a letter dated to 1426. In 1494 the church underwent a renovation with the construction of a new altar, still in use, and underwent a major renovation in 1661. Church of the "Saints Christopher and Sigismund" Frederick IV Duke of Austria built at Leug, near the customs station, a small Gothic church, with a wide and squat bell tower looking like Romanesque. In 1684 the church underwent restoration with the addition of a vestibule and turning the interior to Baroque. Economy Tourism Gries am Brenner is the base for both winter and summer tourism. It is possible to reach the Sattelbergalm, located at 2115 m. at the border saddle, become known and well equipped ski resort and summer destination for excursions. References External links Town History Wipptal Tux Alps Cities and towns in Innsbruck-Land District Innsbruck-Land District