Travel guide Schwendau
Immerse yourself in the magnificent panorama of Schwendau
Schwendau has become a secret tip for many holidaymakers with holiday accommodation or holiday homes and apartments. The municipality is located in the
Zillertal and belongs to the Schwaz district in
Tyrol. The village can be reached via the Zillertalstraße and the Ramsau-Hippach train station, which is served by the Zillertalbahn. Tip: Take your time during the journey and enjoy the wonderful Alpine panorama. Book a cozy accommodation or a house on the outskirts or an apartment, for example in Hintertux, with sauna, balcony, and garden between mountains and Hochzillertal in the best location and enjoy your dream holiday in one of the most beautiful regions of Austria.
Snow-covered slopes and sunshine
In the region around Schwendau, there are significant temperature fluctuations in both summer and winter. In the summer months, you can expect warm and hot days. Maximum temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius are not uncommon. In winter, it can be frosty but also sunny. On average, temperatures from December to February are between -5 and -6.4 degrees Celsius. Snow-covered slopes are guaranteed every winter. Another tip: A
holiday with a dog or pet in the Tyrolean Unterland is also a good idea, as many holiday homes or apartments from private owners are perfect for pet lovers. Whether summer or winter, there is always a lot to experience in the region during your varied journey. In bad weather, you can also visit an indoor swimming pool with your loved ones.
Fruit brandies, village festivals, and customs
Venture out from your holiday home or apartment to discover the culinary delights of the Zillertal. There are numerous specialties that you will find on the menus of local restaurants. These include Tyrolean bacon dumplings or Zillertal oven liver, a form of meatloaf with minced liver, some minced pork, and sometimes with lung or heart as additions. Side dishes often include cabbage, mashed potatoes, or potato salad. A sweet treat is the Zillertal donuts, which are often offered at typical village festivals or tent festivals in the region. Would you like more tips? Try, for example, the hearty bacon dumpling soup, the fine Tyrolean Gröstl, delicious Schlutzkrapfen, or the cheese spaetzle with a special regional touch. The culinary customs are celebrated annually at the Schmankerlfest in
Hippach or at the Krapfenfest in Schwendau. If you like high-proof drinks after a meal, Tyrolean noble brandies are the perfect choice. We recommend the Tyrolean Schnapsroute if you want to try several varieties and are interested in the history of fruit brandies.
In a cool manner across the terrain
Spend a wonderful
ski holiday in Schwendau with your family. Numerous holiday homes or apartments are ideally suited for this purpose. You can indulge in winter sports in the Zillertal 3000 ski area with almost 200 kilometers of slopes and numerous cross-country ski trails in the Hochzillertal. The entrance to the ski area can be found directly above the Horbergbahn in Schwendau. There are also several toboggan runs, e.g., the Gerlosstein toboggan run, which, at seven kilometers in length, is the longest in the Zillertal. The family toboggan run at the Gasthaus Lacknerbrunn is particularly suitable for children. Tip for families: Rent quads and explore the region on your own and in a very cool way. Also, take a trip to Mayrhofen.
Natural jewel with Alpine panorama in Schwendau
A highlight during a holiday with holiday accommodation or holiday home or apartment is the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. Beautiful hiking trails lead from Schwendau into this natural jewel. The landscape is characterized by several lakes and 80 glaciers. Tours to the Stillup reservoir, the Schlegeis reservoir, or the Zillergründl reservoir are worthwhile. Other destinations with cool water are the
Walchsee, the warmest bathing lake in Tyrol, or the Achensee, the largest of its kind in Tyrol. In the warm months, action-packed adventures are available, such as hiking, rafting, paragliding, or tours by bicycle or mountain bike. Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts will also enjoy the diverse bike routes and climbing routes in the
Tyrolean Unterland. We recommend a walk along the Kunstfluss, which is lined with countless works of art on the Zillerpromenade. Schwendau is closely intertwined with the neighboring municipality of Hippach. The interesting Schwendau parish church is located in the Hippach municipality. A neo-baroque pilgrimage chapel is located on the Burgstallschrofen. A Holy Grave can be found in the crypt. Other sights include the Schaumühle (Mühlen district), the Stiendlbrennhütte with a fountain (Schwendau-Dorf district), the Johann-Sponring fountain, and various farmhouses from the 17th century. Excursions to the Zillertal Alps are a must, as you will carry their constant panorama with you during your holiday. The many peaks, valleys, and lakes offer fantastic opportunities for hiking, walking, swimming, or cycling. Rent a cozy holiday accommodation, for example in Hintertux, or a modern house on the outskirts or an apartment with a balcony, sauna, and in the best location and enjoy your trip to Austria between ski areas, cross-country ski trails, mountains, and forests.
