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Schwaz Silver Mine
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December 21, 2025
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The Schwaz Silver Mine – Following in the Footsteps of the Miners
"The mother of all mines," the largest silver mine of the late Middle Ages, is located in Schwaz, Tyrol. Up to 10,000 miners searched for and found silver and copper here 500 years ago, making the town of Schwaz the largest mining metropolis in the world! Discover breathtaking insights into bygone eras – the silver mine will be an unforgettable excursion!
Text / Source: Schwaz Silver Mine, Alte Landstraße 3a, Schwaz
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•December 21, 2025
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The silver mine is "the must-see attraction in Tyrol." 85% of the world's mined silver came from this mine, which extends deep into the mountain. After descending 800 meters on the mine train, a breathtaking underground world awaits you. You'll follow in the footsteps of the miners and experience the hardships they endured 500 years ago to extract copper and silver. One of the highlights is the famous Schwaz waterwheel, installed in 1556 to pump out the mine water – it was considered a true marvel of engineering at the time.
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Elevation 550 m
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