What’s the best way to get to the Karwendel Mountains?

The Karwendel Mountains Silver Region is easily accessible: by train, regional and express services stop regularly at Jenbach and Schwaz – the journey from Innsbruck takes only around 20 minutes. By car, the region is easily accessible via the A12 Inntal motorway. Innsbruck Airport is approximately 30 km away, and Munich Airport is approximately 130 km away. Find out more about getting here .

How do I get around the Karwendel Mountains?

Thanks to the unique collaboration within the region, all venues and Incentives can be easily combined, with short journeys between them. Public buses provide a reliable service connecting the region’s towns and villages, and the SILBERCARD entitles guests to use a wide range of regional transport services. Find out more about getting around locally here .

Which towns and villages are part of the Karwendel Mountains Silver Region?

The Karwendel Mountains Silver Region stretches along the Inn Valley between Innsbruck and Lake Achensee and comprises the ‘Silver Town’ of Schwaz as well as 11 other municipalities. The entire region is nestled within the Karwendel Mountains Nature Park – Tirol’s largest protected area. Here you will find an overview of the towns and villages.

The Karwendel Mountains Silver Region

Where silver history meets a nature reserve: one region, countless possibilities.

Silberregion Karwendel is a region of pure diversity – with a unique natural environment and a history all of its own, making it unrivalled anywhere in Tirol. Exceptional venues in the mountains and in the valley, cultural incentive options and delicious regional cuisine. This is where history meets nature: the Schwaz Silver Mine – the world’s largest silver mine in the Middle Ages – offers a unique underground incentive experience with a mine train ride and historic tunnels, complemented by the Großer Ahornboden and the Karwendel Mountains as an alpine adventure destination.