Schwaz District

An alpine resort area in Tyrol, where the Zillertal ski resorts, Hintertux Glacier, and Lake Achensee can be enjoyed year-round.

Schwaz District is located in the Lower Inn Valley of Tyrol, Austria, extending south into the Zillertal valley all the way to the Zillertal Alps. In winter, it boasts large ski areas like Penken and Hochfügen, and the Hintertux Glacier offers near year-round skiing. In summer, visitors can hike to the Schlegeis Reservoir and Olpererhütte, or drive the Gerlos Pass Alpine Road. To the north, Lake Achensee features crystal-clear waters, while the district capital Schwaz preserves the remains of a medieval silver mine. Skiing is best from December to April, and hiking from June to September. Gateways include Innsbruck Airport, and trains run to Jenbach, where you can transfer to the Zillertal Railway.

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