Introducing Schwaz
Schwaz wielded clout in the Middle Ages when its eyes shone brightly with silver. In the 15th century it was, believe it or not, Austria’s second-largest city after Vienna. For a taste of that past glory, go underground to the show silver mine or take a wander through the winding streets of this laid-back little town.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Travelling Alone to Austria, Seeking advice, suggestions or company (even b
by chirimoya99 04 March 2010
I would prefer Hallstatt over Bad Ischl. It's more scenic, has more history... Mittenwald is a beautiful village, but there's not much…
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RE: Innsbruck
by chirimoya99 03 February 2010
It very much depens on your interests. Innsbruck has a beautiful city center, with a few small museums and churches that are worth a visit…
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