Things to do in Schwaz

1. Silberbergwerk Schwaz

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Sights › Silver mine

   You almost feel like breaking out into a rendition of ‘Heigh-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’ illustrious past. The mine is about 1.5km east of the centre.

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2. Hellas

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Restaurants › Greek

   Hellas is a classy little Greek place with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and bold colours. The terrace is quite something: waiters have to cross the road to get there and perform a balancing act to ensure your tasty moussaka doesn’t land on someone’s bonnet.

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3. Haus der Völker

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Sights › Museum

   Local photographer Gert Chesi set up this museum, showcasing a rich collection of African and Asian ritual art. Rotating exhibitions home in on elements of the collection, such as spiritual Tanzania or African textile art.

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4. Franziskanerkirche

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Sights › Other

   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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5. Café Luce

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Restaurants › Café

   This lively café is a local favourite for cheap lunches and post-work drinks in the courtyard. The simple menu features various takes on pasta, bruschetta and salads.

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7. Pfarrkirche

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Sights › Other

   The Gothic Pfarrkirche catches your eye with its steep roof bearing 14,000 copper tiles.

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8. Culinaria

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Restaurants › Cafe

   Locals love this cafe for its cheap lunches and postwork drinks in the vine-strewn courtyard. The simple menu features various takes on pasta, bruschetta and salads.

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9. Altstadt

   • Schwaz, Austria
   • Sights › Historic site

   Schwaz’ biggest draw is its well-preserved Altstadt. Taking pride of place on pedestrianised Franz-Josef-Strasse, the Gothic Pfarrkircheimmediately catches your eye with its step-gabled roof bearing 14,000 copper tiles. The web-vaulted interior purportedly harbours the largest symphonic organ in Tyrol, which is put to use at 8.15pm every Monday.

   Not far south is the Gothic-meets-baroque Franziskanerkirche; Gothic windows and unfinished frescoes line its inner courtyard.

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