Scharnitz
This Tyrolean village on the German border that serves as the western gateway to the Hinterau valley, where the river Isar has its source. Scharnitz sits close to the mountains just north of Innsbruck, on a route that has connected Germany and Italy since the early Middle Ages. Summer and winter tourism both sustain the village today, with scenic viewpoints in the surrounding alpine terrain.
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- Population1,403
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.5 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Scharnitz: quick answers
Where is Scharnitz?
Scharnitz is in Austria, about 17 km10 miles in a straight line from Innsbruck.
How do you get to Scharnitz?
The nearest airport is Innsbruck (INN), about 26 min away by road. The nearest train station is Scharnitz, about 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Scharnitz?
The warmest month is July, averaging 13°C55°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -7°C20°F. The wettest month is August, with about 227 mm8.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Scharnitz?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Scharnitz?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rattenberg, Telfs and Absam.