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Schwaz – The "Silver City" in the heart of Tyrol!
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.
SkiThe Kellerjoch ski area is only approx. 5 km away from the resort centre of Schwaz. Winter sports fans can use the 2-person chairlift at the Arzberg to make their way into the ski area. In total, guests can explore 10 km of piste in the ski area with altitudes reach from approx. 850 m to 1,900 m. Along with the chair lift, there are two tow lifts as well as two magic carpets for littler winter sports fans. The Kellerjoch ski area has the perfect piste for winter sports fans with the most diverse interests and skill levels. The ski area is especially popular with families as children and beginners can easily learn how to make their first moves along the mostly easy-to-intermediate runs.
The little ones will love the "Kinderland Grafenast". Two magic carpets are located along a sunny, gently sloping practice piste, where kids can learn under the playful teachings of a ski instructor how one can safely make their way down the mountain.
While the area is great for kids, experienced skiers and snowboarders will definitely get their money's worth along the wide, well-prepared pistes. Advanced winter sports fans also have the chance to take on a black piste, of which starts at Hecherhaus. There are even a few great ski tours available to participate in for winter sports fans of all skill levels.
Nature-lovers can also enjoy gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains in the ski area as well as the Kellerjoch (2,344 m). 30% of the pistes in the ski area can be covered in artificial snow and guarantee plenty of fun on the piste for the whole family even with less natural snow.
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 1.887 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 857m |
| Village height | 545m |
| Number of lifts | 4 |
| Number of drag lifts | 2 |
| Number of chair lifts | 2 |
| Number of cable cars | 0 |
| Total pistes | 10 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 5 km |
| Red pistes | 3 km |
| Black pistes | 10 km |
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
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