Old town Schwaz
Charming, genuine and authentic

The charming old town of Schwaz is worth a visit with its many hidden treasures.


The beautiful old town of Schwaz can be reached via the city square and Franz-Josef-Straße. The old town of Schwaz is framed by the Schwaz town hall from the early 16th century and the parish church Maria Himmelfahrt. From here, you can immerse yourself in the history of the Silver City and take a leisurely tour of sights such as the Rabalderhaus, the Fuggerhaus or the Franciscan monastery with its impressive cloister.


The pulsating Innsbrucker Straße opposite invites you to stroll and linger with its shops. You can combine your stroll through the old town with a visit to the Schwaz shopping centre "Stadtgalerien". If you want to explore Schwaz on your own, the many parking possibilities in the city centre and on the outskirts (within walking distance) offer the perfect start. Get to know the rich history and culture of the Silver City on your own or on a guided city tour.

There are some hidden places in the old town of Schwaz. These special places are the highlights of the newly designed city tour. The vaulted cellar in the Palais Enzenberg in Franz-Josef-Straße or the attic of the parish church Maria Himmelfahrt are only two of the ten stations of the new city tour worth seeing. Professional city guides will accompany you on this highly interesting tour, organised by Stadtmarketing Schwaz.
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Old town Schwaz

Contact

Name:Altstadt
Street / House number:Franz-Josef-Straße
Postcode:6130
Town:Schwaz
Phone:+43(0)5242/63240
E-Mail:info@silberregion-karwendel.com
Website:www.schwaz.at

Accessible

Parking:It is possible to visit Schwaz’s old town in a wheelchair, but due to the historic nature of the area, it does require some planning. Whilst the main areas are accessible at ground level, there are sections of cobblestones and some steeper sections in places.

Disabled parking spaces are available in the car parks around the old town.
Arrival, public transport:Accessible travel is possible using the public buses in the region.
Public toilet available:An accessible toilet is available at Maximilianplatz.

Getting there

Public transport:Take the train to Schwaz station, Footpath or the Regiobus to the Schwaz Steinbrücke stop.
Plan your route easily using the VVT Smartride app or VVT route planner.

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