natural wonder
Achensee
Tyrol's largest lake, a pristine fjord-like alpine jewel between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, perfect for sailing and diving.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
Schwaz works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pill, 10km from Achensee.
Schwaz is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 13,728, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Schwaz sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schwaz to your route.
Schwaz (German pronunciation: [ˈʃvaːts] ) is a city in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is the administrative center of the Schwaz district. Schwaz is located in the lower Inn valley.
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Schwaz is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3517 latitude, 11.7101 longitude.
Schwaz has a population of approximately 13,728 people, making it a town in Austria.
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natural wonder
Tyrol's largest lake, a pristine fjord-like alpine jewel between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, perfect for sailing and diving.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
A surreal crystal art park and museum near Innsbruck, fronted by a glittering water-spouting giant.
10 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A narrow 48 km panoramic road contouring high above the Zillertal at up to 2,020 m, reached by five access ramps, with grandstand views of the Zillertal Alps; single-track in stretches.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Ten minutes from Innsbruck yet skipped by nearly everyone, Hall preserves North Tyrol's largest intact medieval old town and the mint at Hasegg Castle that struck the world's first thaler coins.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Voted Austria's most beautiful village: since 1953 every building must follow the traditional wooden Tyrolean style, and the balconies disappear under flowers all summer.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Alpine capital of Tyrol surrounded by dramatic peaks, with the Golden Roof, imperial palace, and Olympic ski jumps.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Innsbruck's most famous landmark, a late-Gothic oriel window with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles built for Emperor Maximilian I.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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