Geography Of Schwendau
In the Schwaz region of the Austrian state of Tyrol, Schwendau is a municipality and settlement. Situated in the rear Zillertal valley, it is bordered by the Zillertal Alps, a nature park comprising many lakes and eighty glaciers. Schwendau boasts a population of over 1,700 people over 17.36 km2.
With cold winters and pleasant summers, Schwendau has a continental climate. The normal annual temperature is 8.6 °C; January has minimum of -3.7 °C and July has maximum of 19.8 °C. The annual average precipitation is 1,014 mm; February has a minimum of 54 mm and July has a maximum of 137 mm.
With an annual average of 2,000 hours of sunshine, Schwendau boasts a sunny and dry environment. May, June, and July—with an average of eight hours of daily sunshine—are the sunniest months. November, December, and January—with an average of three hours of daily sunshine—are the cloudiest months.
One of Austria’s most beautiful and varied valleys, the Zillertal valley boasts a little town called Schwendau. From the river valley to the mountain heights, from the alpine meadows to the manmade lakes, Schwendau boasts a varied topography. The sites and places of interest in Schwendau also show its rich history and culture.
Location and Coordinates
Schwendau is situated in western Austria’s Schwaz region within the Tyrol state. It is a component of the Mayrhofen-Hippach Tourism Association, which comprises a number of other Zillertal valley settlements. Schwendau boasts coordinates of 47°11′51′N 11°51′36′E. On the right bank of the Ziller river, it lies 620 m above sea level.
Municipal Area and Component Localities
With an area of 17.36 km2, Schwendau boasts 11.6% of forested land and 38.9% of agricultural land overall. Comprising many component localities, including portions of Hippach, the municipal area stretches from the Ziller river up to the 2,590 m high Hoarberg Pass. Schwendau has component localities Astegg, Burgstall, Dorf, Eckartau, Gschöss, Hochschwendberg, Horberg, Laimach, Niederberg, Schwendau, Schwendberg, Sidan, and Stockach.
