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| federal state | Tyrol | |
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| Residents | 13.728 (2018) | |
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black is a city in Tyrol. At the same time, Schwaz is the district capital of the Schwaz district. The city borders the Karwendel Mountains to the north and the Tux Alps to the south. In the Middle Ages, Schwaz was the second largest city after Vienna due to silver mining.
getting there
Schwaz can be reached centrally via the Innsbruck - Kufstein motorway. You can travel toll-free over the Achenpass and Jenbach to Schwaz, or you can take the train by public transport. Schwaz has a train station, where some express trains stop. The nearest airport is Innsbruck (approx. 40 km). Directions are available from the local tourist office Silberregion Karwendel (see links).
mobility
Culture
With the Soundtracks in Schwaz (06.-21.09.2008) one of the most successful festivals for new music in Central Europe has established itself in the "Silver City" (name comes from ore mining in the Middle Ages).
Schwaz is a "city of jazz" if with the Outreach Academy a festival with concerts and workshops begins every year.
Tourist Attractions
These are among the most famous sights of the Karwendel Silver Region Tratzberg Castle and also what is known beyond Austria's borders Schwaz silver mine.
activities
The Karwendel region offers numerous opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers and holidaymakers. In recent years, the famous Transalp Challenge mountain bike race has also led through the Karwendel silver region. Ride in the footsteps of the bikers from Hinterriss to the Falkenhütte, into the Eng and on to Schwaz, Weerberg over the Geiseljoch. For several years there have also been offers for e-bikers. Rental stations in Schwaz offer e-bikes for the city and e-mountain bikes for the terrain.
The Nordic walking routes are also active. The area around Schwaz has the largest Nordic walking network in Tyrol. Several hundred kilometers have been equipped with extra signs.
The region is also ideal for family vacations. In summer there is free childcare in the family nests. There the children can take part in a varied program without their parents. From riding, looking for treasure, playing Indians or a visit to the farm, everything is included.
In winter there is a free children's ski course for children at the ski lifts, and in winter there are three toboggan runs in Schwaz alone. If you are looking for winter enjoyment away from the lifts, you will also find what you are looking for with snowshoeing and ski touring.
In autumn there is a cattle drive through the pedestrian zone. The cows come all the way from the Engalm to Schwaz and go home to the farm, splendidly decorated.
For information, see the official tourism site.
shop
The pedestrian zone of Schwaz gives a nice impression of the medieval mining town. There are still many smaller shops that make a cozy impression. Outside the city there are the usual chain stores, discounters and wholesale markets. Recently there is also a large shopping center ("Stadtgalerien") directly on the B171 federal road.
kitchen
- Restaurant - Pizzeria Silberberg (Silberberg), Alte Landstrasse 1 (near the silver mine). Tel.: 43 5242 64518. Restaurant, Pizzeria Silberberg. Squash and tennis hall.
nightlife
The so-called "Mausefalle" is a discotheque where Diskofox fans in particular get their money's worth.
accommodation
In Schwaz itself there is a *** hotel and some private rooms or holiday apartments. The Karwendel Silver Region, to which Schwaz also belongs, offers a larger selection of hotels.
health
- 1 District Hospital Schwaz, Swarovskistraße 1-3, A-6130 Schwaz in Tyrol. Tel.: 43(0)5242 600 - 0.
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.schwaz-altstadt.com
- http://www.schwaz.at/ - Official website of Schwaz
- Silver city Schwaz - Official site about the silver city Schwaz with current information about events, leisure activities, accommodation
