Hohe Tauern National Park Centre

Schwaz has one of the biggest silver mines from the late Middle ages. In the Middle ages around 85% of silver that was mined came from the mine in Schwaz. At this time, Schwaz was the biggest mining metropolis in the world. During a guided tour of the Silver Mine you get to explore the world of mining and can get an insight into the breath-taking and incredible era of mining. The mine provide an ideal excursion destination whatever the weather. Inside the mine the temperature is a constant 12 degrees Celsius.
checkBiggest silver mine from the late Middle ages
checkGuided tours (20 - 40 minutes past the hour)
checkSilver shop
checkKnappenkuchl (Restaurant)