Karwendel Silver Region

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From the craggy summits of the Karwendel Alps via the Lower Inntal Valley between Kolsass and Jenbach as far as the lush foothills of the Tux Alps, the Karwendel Silver Region is home to a diverse landscape and many cultural attractions.

The Karwendel Silver Region stretches from the craggy limestone summits of the Karwendel Alpine Park via the wide Lower Inntal Valley between Kolsass and Jenbach as far as the tree-covered foothills of the Tux Alps. It is this diversity of landscapes which makes the region so special and draws many visitors in summer, especially hikers and mountain bikers. The largest town is Schwaz, a hub of silver mining in the 15th and 16th centuries and today the centre of the Karwendel Silver Region. At the heart of the town lies its medieval old town with a Franciscan monastery, Tirol’s largest gothic hall church, several art galleries and a mining museum. The region includes twelve surrounding towns and villages, including Jenbach with its historic rack-and-pinion Achenseebahn railway, the quiet village of Hinterriss close to the border with Bavaria and Weerberg in the foothills of the Tux Alps.

Hike to the Engalm, ski tour to the Großer Gilfert

Ideal for hiking and mountain biking, the barely populated Karwendel Nature Park is the polar opposite to the busy and vibrant Inntal Valley. One popular hike is to the Engalm in the Risstal Valley. This quiet hamlet surrounded by high mountains has been shaped over the centuries by farming. As you move to the south of the Inntal Valley, the landscape changes into lush rolling foothills covered with thick pinewood forests. Here in the foothills of the Tux Alps visitors in winter will find three small ski resorts and a whole host of off-piste ski touring routes leading up onto nearby mountains such as the Großer Gilfert near Weerberg. The area is also a haven for tobogganing enthusiasts, with the longest of the 17 toboggan runs located in Vomp (3km) and floodlit until midnight.

The Karwendel Silver Region stretches from the craggy limestone summits of the Karwendel Alpine Park via the wide Lower Inntal Valley between Kolsass…

Holiday activities in Karwendel Silver Region

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During the 15th and 16th centuries the town of Schwaz achieved international importance as a hub of silver mining. Today highlights include the beautiful old town, the Fuggerhaus, the large gothic hall church and many museums, including an interactive mining museum where visitors can travel down into the pits., © Tom Bause — Schwaz: centre of silver mining in the Middle Ages
During the 15th and 16th centuries the town of Schwaz achieved international importance as a hub of silver mining. Today highlights include the beautiful old town, the Fuggerhaus, the large gothic hall church and many museums, including an interactive mining museum where visitors can travel down into the pits.

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Tratzberg Castle is a 500-year-old fortress perched on a rocky outcrop to the west of Jenbach. Visitors wishing to discover this Renaissance building from a new perspective can embark on a Fairytale Tour where they can meet a real knight, encounter the castle ghost, test their knowledge with a quiz and, with a bit of luck, even win a prize!, © TVB Silberregion Karwendel — Fairytale Tour through Tratzberg Castle
Tratzberg Castle is a 500-year-old fortress perched on a rocky outcrop to the west of Jenbach. Visitors wishing to discover this Renaissance building from a new perspective can embark on a Fairytale Tour where they can meet a real knight, encounter the castle ghost, test their knowledge with a quiz and, with a bit of luck, even win a prize!

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The small ski areas of Kellerjoch, Kolsassberg and Stans are ideal for beginners, families and all those looking for a little peace and quiet on the slopes. The pistes in Kellerjoch extend up to 1,900m altitude, ensuring excellent snow conditions and fine views., © Silberregion Karwendel — Five ski resorts for beginners and families
The small ski areas of Kellerjoch, Kolsassberg and Stans are ideal for beginners, families and all those looking for a little peace and quiet on the slopes. The pistes in Kellerjoch extend up to 1,900m altitude, ensuring excellent snow conditions and fine views.

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Over many millennia the rushing Stanser Bach stream has carved its way through the mighty Wolfsklamm gorge down to the valley floor. The best way to experience this fascinating attraction is via a hiking path and wooden walkway leading through the canyon and up to the St. Georgenberg pilgrimage church and monastery overlooking the Inntal Valley., © Silberregion Karwendel — Hike via the Wolfsklamm gorge to St. Georgenberg
Over many millennia the rushing Stanser Bach stream has carved its way through the mighty Wolfsklamm gorge down to the valley floor. The best way to experience this fascinating attraction is via a hiking path and wooden walkway leading through the canyon and up to the St. Georgenberg pilgrimage church and monastery overlooking the Inntal Valley.

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In the heart of the Karwendel Nature Park, surrounded by majestic rock faces, stand 2,000 maple trees, some of which are more than 500 years old. This area, known as the “Großer Ahornboden” in reference to its many trees, is located at 1,200m altitude and well worth a visit at any time of the year., © Alpenpark Karwendel/G.Haslwanter — Mighty maples over 500 years old
In the heart of the Karwendel Nature Park, surrounded by majestic rock faces, stand 2,000 maple trees, some of which are more than 500 years old. This area, known as the “Großer Ahornboden” in reference to its many trees, is located at 1,200m altitude and well worth a visit at any time of the year.

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Places in the region

Buch in Tirol

Situated to the south of the Inn, this small village in the Lower Inntal Valley is a popular starting point for excursions into the Karwendel Mountains.

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Gallzein

The sunny village of Gallzein lies on a plateau high above the Inntal Valley near the town of Schwaz. It is home to 640 inhabitants spread across seven small settlements.

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Jenbach

The town of Jenbach is located in the Lower Inntal Valley and forms part of the Karwendel Silver Region. It is home to almost 7,000 residents and is one of 20 settlements in Tirol to have been awarded…

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Kosass in summer, © TVB Silberregion Karwendel

Kolsass

The small municipality of Kolsass in the Lower Inntal Valley lies at 553 metres above sea level and is located around 10 km from the town of Schwaz.

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Kolsassberg

Home to around 800 residents, Kolsassberg offers visitors and locals alike stunning views of the Inntal Valley and the Karwendel Mountains.

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Pill

The small municipality of Pill can be found near the town of Schwaz. It extends from the valley floor at 552m right up into the high mountain pastures at 2,200m.

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Schwaz

The town of Schwaz in the Lower Inntal Valley is the cultural hub of the Karwendel Silver Region and is still known today as the "silver town" thanks to its long history of copper and silver mining.

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Stans

Located at the foot of the Karwendel Mountains, Stans is a village near the town of Schwaz. From here, visitors can walk into the Wolfsklamm, a spectacular mountain gorge with many waterfalls.

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Terfens

Terfens is a pretty village at the foot of the Karwendel Mountains on the sunny side of the Inn river. It has a population of just over 2,100.

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Vomp

Vomp is a market municipality around 30 kilometres east of Innsbruck, located at the foot of the majestic Karwendel Mountains.

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Weer

The old farming settlement of Weer lies on the wide valley floor of the Inntal Valley, 10 kilometres west of Hall in Tirol. Its residents, today numbering 1,500, used to pan for gold in the nearby…

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Weerberg

Weerberg is a settlement at the foot of the Gilfert, a 2,506 m mountain popular in winter with ski touring enthusiasts. It lies on a raised plateau overlooking the Lower Inntal Valley.

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