Take in the majestic beauty of Schwaz
The mountains and glaciers create a pretty picture of Schwaz. Renowned for its skiing, sledging and spas, this city welcomes all visitors. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Schwaz
Are you hoping to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Schwaz a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Schwazer Silver Mine (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Hochfuegen Ski Resort (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- Erlebnistherme Zillertal (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Golfplatz Zillertal - Uderns (7.4 mi / 11.9 km)
- Hochzillertal Ski Resort (8.2 mi / 13.3 km)
- Achensee Adventure Park (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
Exploring the natural features in Schwaz
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Schwaz is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wolfsklamm Gorge (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Swarowski Crystal Worlds (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- Achensee (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
- Ahornboden Nature Reserve (7.8 mi / 12.5 km)
- Zillertal (8 mi / 13 km)
- Reither Lake (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
Seasonal weather in Schwaz
Travellers enjoy Schwaz for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in December, January, February or November, when snowfall averages 8 cm and temperatures average -1°C.
Transport options to and around Schwaz
Fly into Innsbruck (INN-Kranebitten), the closest airport, located 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from the city centre.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, the main station is Schwaz Station.