Schwaz

The silver town of Schwaz is located at 550 metres altitude and is the main town in the district. It is home to around 13,000 people. The town has retained much of its medieval style by lovingly maintaining some of the buildings which date back to the hey-day of silver mining. You should leave a lot of time to investigate the many sights. The historic Old Town in Schwaz is definitely worth a visit. Franz-Josef-Straße runs alongside these age-old buildings to the Maria Himmelfahrt parish church. It is the biggest gothic hall church in Tirol and the only four-aisled church in Europe. The roof of the church alone is covered in more than 14,000 copper plates. Another sight is the Franciscan monastery, which was set up in 1507 by Emperor Kaiser Maximilian 1st. The cloister in the monastery is a unique gem for those interested in Tirol culture. The most impressive non-ecclesiastical building from the mining era is the town hall, which was formerly the trade house in Schwaz. It was built between 1500 – 1509 by the craftsmen Hans and Jörg Stöckl. Schwaz in Tirol is a bright, lively and modern town, where quality of life, economy, tourism, art and culture are right at home. The exceptionally versatile programme of cultural and art events enthuses visitors and locals alike.

The Silberstadt is situated in the heart of the Silberregion Karwendel, making it the ideal starting point for hikes, Nordic Walking tours, mountain bike tours and day trips. The Tuxervoralps, where Schwaz’s local mountain the Kellerjoch is located, invite you to head off on leisurely and demanding tours alike. The Karwendel mountain range is also within reach – enjoy the superb mountain panorama on a lovely summer’s day and let the natural surroundings take you off on a voyage through your senses. After an action-packed day you can relax by shopping in the town centre, by sightseeing or even by having a swim in the outdoor pool. You can also bring the day to a great end in Schwaz’s restaurants which serve wonderful meals. The many summer events in Schwaz round off the programme. Whether it is concerts on the town square, mid-summer evening swimming, festivals, town & village parties - there’s something for everyone!

Winter in Schwaz
The Silberstadt is also an ideal location for your winter holiday. The family-friendly ski area on the Kellerjoch can be accessed via the Kellerjochbahn. Enjoy the superb mountain panorama at Hecherhaus, away from the stress and hectic pace of daily life. The ice-skating rink, numerous winter hiking trails and the toboggan runs which are illuminated right into the night, and opportunities for a stop-off to enjoy a bite to eat round off this familial winter sports offer. Tale a stroll through the town centre, on Franz-Josef-Straße and its extension, Innsbruckerstraße, there are lots of colourful, inviting shop windows, lovely boutiques and a versatile shopping offer. The numerous cafés and guesthouses in the town centre invite you to come in for a while and warm up. After a hot cup of tea or coffee you can head off and discover Schwaz’s mining history. Visit Schwaz’s Advent market, numerous concerts and events get you in a festive mood. At the Advent market on Pfundplatz you can enjoy this pre-Christmas period over a hot mulled wine and some tasty treats, set against a medieval backdrop.

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