Schwaz Sights

  1. Franziskanerkirche

    Franziskanerkirche blends Gothic and baroque styles. The church cloisters next door are a calm spot; Gothic windows and unfinished frescoes line its inner courtyard.

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  2. Haus der Völker

    It's worth peeking inside the Haus der Völker, just north of town, which presents the rich collection of local photographer Gert Chesi. Curiosities on display include Nigerian masks, Burmese gongs and voodoo ceremonial tools.

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  3. Pfarrkirche

    Taking pride of place on pedestrianised Franz-Josef-Strasse, the Gothic Pfarrkirche immediately catches your eye with its steep roof bearing 14,000 copper tiles.

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  4. Silberbergwerk Schwaz

    You almost feel like breaking out into a rendition of Hi-Ho at Silberbergwerk Schwaz, as you board a mini-train and venture deep into the bowels of the silver mine for a 90-minute trundle through Schwaz's illustrious past. The mine is about 1.5km east of the centre.

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