famous road
Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
Schwendau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hainzenberg, 5km from Zillertaler Höhenstrasse.
Schwendau is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 1,725, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Schwendau 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 Schwendau to your route.
Schwendau (Pronunciation:shven-dau) is a municipality and a village in the Schwaz district in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It was first mentioned in 1200 as “Swentowe” (clearing of a pasture). The original meaning of this name is also illustrated on the emblem of the village in the form of an axe.
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Schwendau is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1975 latitude, 11.8590 longitude.
Schwendau has a population of approximately 1,725 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
mountain pass
A wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
A surreal crystal art park and museum near Innsbruck, fronted by a glittering water-spouting giant.
19 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.
20 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Austria's highest waterfall and the fifth-highest in the world, cascading 380 metres in three stages through the Hohe Tauern.
24 km · about 25 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Tyrol's largest lake, a pristine fjord-like alpine jewel between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, perfect for sailing and diving.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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