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Silver mine Schwaz

By mine train into the mountain

In the late Middle Ages Schwaz was one of Europe's largest mining towns. Silver was extracted around the town, and a large share of the silver traded at the time came from here. Today the Silberbergwerk is a visitor mine.

A mine train takes you about 800 metres into the mountain, after which you continue on foot with a guide through galleries where miners worked in the dark for centuries. A tour takes about an hour and a half. It is around 12 degrees in the mine all year, so bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes. That makes it a good outing for a hot summer day or a rainy one.

Place: Schwaz

  • AgeSuitable for children from pre-school age; check beforehand
  • DurationApprox. 1.5 hours
  • CostPrices vary; check in advance
  • DistanceApprox. 40 min by car
  • SeasonAll year
  • LocationSchwaz, Inn Valley

Tips

  • Bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes; it is around 12 °C inside.
  • The mine train is a highlight for children.
  • Reserve or check tour times beforehand.
  • Allow an hour and a half for the tour.

Practical

Schwaz is roughly 40 minutes by car from Niederau, via the A12 towards Innsbruck (exit Schwaz).

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in the mine?

Around 12 degrees all year, so bring warm clothing even in summer.

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Stay in Niederau Partner

Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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