The best city hikes and walks around Schwaz

Here you walk across a beautiful old wooden bridge with a great view of the Inn River.

Fugger House, Schwaz The Fugger House was built between 1522 and 1525. Construction of the trading post, designed in the style of a Tyrolean aristocratic residence, was overseen by his nephew, Ulrich Fugger the Younger, who is commemorated by a bust beneath the left oriel window. The Augsburg merchant family was active in Schwaz for approximately 170 years. For two years, this building served as their headquarters. Schwaz's silver and copper played a significant role in European history. Today, the building houses a tea room and is the residence of the Third Order Sisters. Text / Source: Silberregion Karwendel Tourism Association, Schwaz https://silberregion-karwendel.com/de/

Monastery History - Franciscan Monastery, Schwaz From 1471 Franciscans as Lenten preachers – 1507 Charter of foundation by Emperor Maximilian I; construction begins – 1509 Consecration of the Bonaventura Chapel and cloister – 1519 Start of fresco painting – 1580 Monastery becomes part of the new Tyrolean province – 1584 Franciscans begin preaching in the parish – 1608 Oil paintings in the front cloister are completed – 1618-1622 Extensive renovations to the church – From 1631 Assumption of pastoral care in the Bruderhaus (miners' hospital) – 1652 Frescoes in the cloister are painted – 1735 Baroque transformation of the church; construction of the clergy wing – 1780 Temporary closure of the monastery's cemetery by decree of Emperor Joseph II; Franciscans buried in the city cemetery – 1840 Renovation of the church in the spirit of the age Classicism – 1925 Construction of the study house – 1927 Exchange of land on the north side of the church, including the washhouse, with part of the post office garden opposite the study house – 1938 Sale of that part of the post office garden to Dr. Richard Schwammberger was expropriated due to a secret plan by the Nazi authorities – 1939-1945 The seminary became a Wehrmacht hospital – 1964 Church renovation – 1961 The beamed ceiling in the refectory and the brothers' cloister was stripped of its boards and painted surface, restoring it to its original condition – 1972 End of studies in Schwaz – 1975 Planning began for a general renovation – 1980-1993 Monastery renovation: New gate entrance, demolition of the wooden shed for parking Text / Source: Franciscan Monastery Schwaz, Gilmstraße 1, A-6130 Schwaz https://franziskaner.at/schwaz/klostergeschichte/

Franciscan Monastery, Schwaz The Franciscan Monastery in Schwaz was founded in 1507 by Emperor Maximilian I. Established at the instigation of the local mine owners and citizens of Schwaz, it is a significant landmark in Tyrol. The monastery church is one of the largest Gothic churches in Tyrol and is distinguished by its impressive frescoes and architectural features. Text / Source: Franciscan Monastery Schwaz, Gilmstraße 1, A-6130 Schwaz https://franziskaner.at/schwaz/klostergeschichte/

Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, Schwaz The Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is the largest Gothic hall church in Tyrol. The Munich sculptor Erasmus Grasser gave it its present appearance. Due to population growth in the late 15th century, the previous church was enlarged between 1490 and 1520, resulting in a four-aisled church with two main naves. A wooden wall divided the church interior: the left side for the townspeople and the right side for the miners – hence the two entrance doors. The roof, consisting of 10,000 hammered copper plates, testifies to the wealth of the silver mining region. Text / Source: Silberregion Karwendel Tourism Association, Schwaz https://silberregion-karwendel.com/de/

Town Hall / Trading House, Schwaz The Schwaz Town Hall, built in 1970, was originally constructed between 1500 and 1509 by the Stöckl family of industrialists. After their bankruptcy, it was acquired in 1563 by the Tyrolean sovereign. From then on, it served as the seat of the mining authority. Following the decline of mining in Schwaz, the building was sold to the merchant Bartholomäus Penz. He commissioned Christoph Anton Mayr to paint the facade in 1760. In 1916, Ludwig Penz created the bronze figure of Georg von Frundsberg on the right corner of the building. Text / Source: Silberregion Karwendel Tourism Association, Schwaz https://silberregion-karwendel.com/de/ https://qr.schwaz.at/hauserverzeichnis/rathaus-schwaz/

Old Cemetery with Cemetery Cross, Enclosing Wall, and Arcades, Schwaz / List of Listed Buildings in Schwaz The cemetery east of the parish church was established in the Middle Ages and, in 1859/60, was enhanced with neo-Gothic arcades according to plans by Josef von Stadl. After the construction of the new cemetery in St. Martin, it was closed in 1960 and later transformed into a public park. The grounds are enclosed by a wall with numerous entrances, some dating from the late Gothic period. At the southwest corner of the church stands an impressive gatehouse with a pointed arch and a high gable flanked by two turrets. Several gravestones have been preserved in the arcades. At the center of the grounds are the cemetery cross, presumably dating from the 18th century, and the lantern for the dead. Text / Source: List of listed buildings in Schwaz / https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_denkmalgesch%C3%BCtzten_Objekte_in_Schwaz

Old Cemetery - City Park - Silver City of Schwaz This site likely served as a cemetery as early as the 15th century, when the Church of the Assumption of Mary was built. Until 1865, only the side adjacent to the church, marked by a column of light, was used for burials. The arcades were constructed between 1858 and 1860 and encircled the park until December 15, 1944, when the southern part of the grounds was destroyed in a bombing raid. The large crucifix in the center of the park was created by the sculptor Anton Steger in 1856. A new cemetery was established near St. Martin's Church in 1960, and burials ceased here. The last graves were cleared in 1977, and the area has since been used as a park. ...] ] ] `` `` `` ``` ``` Text / Source: City of Schwaz - Franz-Josef-Strasse 2, Schwaz - Tel.: +43 5242 6960 - E-Mail: stadtamt@schwaz.at https://qr.schwaz.at/parkanlagen/stadtpark/