![]() ![]() The miners in Schwaz had the best know-how of the time and made Schwaz the biggest mining centre in Central Europe and the second largest locality in the Habsburg Empire. The exciting journey back into the medieval past starts with an early highlight: the ride 800 m into the Sigmund tunnel, begun in 1491. SCHWAZ SILVER MINEĮxperience a fascinating adventure below ground in the silver mine in Schwaz. The majority of the museum is dedicated to Africa, its art, and its culture together with Chinese archeological finds, impressive depictions of Buddha are the heart of the Asia collection. The only anthropology museum in Western Austria shows on over 1,000 m2 more than 1,000 exhibits from the collection of photographer and Africa expert Gert Chesi. The constant changing of the shows makes the Zeiss Planetarium a cosmic cinema. Aided by precision instruments, effect projectors, and audiovisual equipment, the events taking place above our heads in the cosmos are shown and explained. SCHWAZ PANETARIUMīe a bit closer to the sky in the Zeiss Planetarium in Schwaz. Gaze through our telescopes and discover shining gas nebulae or galaxies in the depths of space. The first glimpse through a telescope is something few people will ever forget - bizarre moon landscapes, the cloud bands of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, glittering star clusters, they all take our minds into other worlds. See the sky up close, in the highest observatory in Europe. Experience the refreshing spray and the impressive strength of the water in the marvellous mountain scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Constructed by the Austrian Alpine Association (ÖAV), a hiking path leads directly to this breathtaking natural spectacle. ![]() The Krimml Falls - the highest in Europe - with their impressive height of 380 m across three levels are the fifth-highest waterfalls on the planet. In perfect condition and completely furnished Tratzberg Castle provides its visitors a fascination audio experience (for children in the guise of a fairy tale) that showcases the impressive history of the place. The late-gothic marvel was extensively furnished in the Renaissance and has been the home of the Counts Enzenberg since 1848. Tratzberg Castle was built in the year 1500 high above the Inn valley between Jenbach and Stans, and was a hunting castle in the times of Emperor Maximilian I and the Fuggers. There is a direct connection to the ships on the Achensee. The Achensee is the largest lake in the Tyrol. Starting at the Jenbach train station, the journey to the Achensee takes 45 minutes and overcomes a gradient of 16 %. Whistling locomotives, hissing and steaming vents, pounding pistons, and hammering exhaust bursts guarantee an unforgettable steam train experience. The world's oldest steam-powered cog rail trains are over 117 years old. History: Jenbach, imporant people from Jenbach, the South Tyrol "Option" of 1939 ACHENSEE STEAM COG RAILWAY Nature: butterflies, birds, fungi, snails, shells Industry: scythe manufacture, Jenbacher Werke, trains Offer ends 11/30/11 AJ Licensed & Insured CGC1515944 Residential & Commercial museum with its 700 m 2 floor space and 19 rooms is dedicated to the following themes, showing exhibits, photographs, and documents: ![]() ![]() AJ H 0 0 0 t W le 0 ac Who 7 9 9 p 7 $ $ 1 Im the 1 h WAC t m fro mon a w s fo se Ne indow ou r We Specialize in the Sales and Installation of: Impact Windows & Doors The Right Product, at The Right Price Accordion/Rolling/Colonial/Bahama Shutters Hurricane Screen/Storm Panels Shutter Service Repair Specialists Hurricane Proof Your Whole House! Call for details! Offer ends 11/30/11 AJ Based on 245 sf $ 1995 00 Plus permit 12 MONTHS Same as CASH, NO INTEREST & NO PAYMENTS PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE WAC certain restrictions apply, see store for details. TO ADVERTISE CALL 56 Around Jupiter & Tequesta With this ad. ![]()
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