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Schwaz

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95 % Recommendation rate:

Resort 8.5
Ski area 8.3
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Information about the ski area
Kellerjoch
Highest point: 1,887 m
Lowest point: 1,352 m
Altitude ski resort: 545 m
Lifts in total: 5
Tow lifts: 4
Chair lifts: 1
Gondola lift: 0
Pistes in total: 14 km
Pistes:
9.5 km
Pistes:
2.4 km
Pistes:
2.1 km
Ski routes: 1 km

Ski vacations Schwaz – The "Silver City" in the heart of Tyrol!

Schwaz

Schwaz lies in the middle Lower Inn Valley at an altitude of 545 m and is home to about 14,000 residents. Schwaz is the district capital of the court district of the same name in Austria's Tyrol and is only about 30 km away from the state capital of Innsbruck. The Kellerjoch (2,344 m) is the local mountain of Schwaz and is a part of the Tux Alps.

Nature-lovers will enjoy breathtaking views of the Upper Inn Valley as well as the surrounding mountains. With snow-covered forests throughout the region, Schwaz elevates your winter holiday to a whole new level. Furthermore, one of Tyrol's first lifts was built on the Kellerjoch, and the family-friendly ski area is pleased to enjoy ever-growing popularity with both the locals and tourists.

Not only is the picturesque natural landscapes very popular, but the historical old town is as well. Schwaz is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the buildings and streets with their medieval flair, as well as the numerous sights to see, get culture enthusiasts excited. The history of the city is influence by mining and ever since miners struck silver in the 15th century, Schwaz has been referred to as the "Silver City" of Tyrol.

Ski Region Innsbruck

Tyrol's provincial capital lies directly on the Inn, surrounded by a breathtakingly beautiful mountain backdrop. Innsbruck offers the unique opportunity to spend the duration of your holiday in one of Europe's loveliest cities and yet still be almost directly in the ski are at the same time - an ideal holiday destination for all those who want to combine their skiing holiday with a little culture! As site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics und 1976 and with a total of 308 km, the Olympia SkiWorld enjoys a first class international reputation. Next to the numerous sights in Innsbruck itself, the region also has a lot to offer. The pilgrimage church St. Peter and St. Paul in Götzens is a special feature with its architecture and acoustics. An alternative day-trip destination is the Ambras Castle, which lies above Innsbruck and is considered one of the most well-known sights in the provincial capital.

Travel Schwaz

  • By train: Schwaz (in resort), Jenbach (approx. 10 km)
  • By plane: Innsbruck (approx. 35 km), Salzburg (approx. 130 km), Munich (approx. 165 km)

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