Schmirn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schmirn
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 Schmirn
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Innsbruck Land | |
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| • Total | 62.64 km2 (24.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,407 m (4,616 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6154
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| Area code | 05279 | |
| Vehicle registration | IL | |
| Website | www.schmirn.tirol.gv.at | |
Schmirn is a small town in the Tyrol region of Austria. It is located in the Innsbruck-Land area.
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About Schmirn's Location
Schmirn is found about 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles) southeast of Innsbruck. It sits in a valley that shares its name, called the Schmirntal. This valley branches off from a larger valley known as Wipptal. The valley stretches all the way to the Tux Alps mountains.
A part of the village of Sankt Jodok is actually inside Schmirn. The rest of Sankt Jodok belongs to the nearby village of Vals.
Neighboring Towns
Schmirn shares its borders with several other towns. These include Finkenberg, Navis, Steinach am Brenner, Tux, Vals, and Wattenberg.
Schmirn's History
The Schmirn valley has a long history. Long ago, the ancient Romans came into the valley. They used a mountain pass called Tux Jöchl. The Romans used the valley for grazing their animals.
The name "Schmirn" was first written down in 1249. Back then, it was called "Vallis Smurne." This means "Schmirn Valley." Schmirn became its own independent town in 1811. For a long time, until 1926, the village of Hintertux was also part of Schmirn. Hintertux is located in the Ziller Valley.
The Saint Joseph Church
A beautiful church was built in Schmirn between 1756 and 1757. It is dedicated to Saint Joseph. The church was designed in a style called Baroque. This style is known for its fancy and detailed decorations. The church became a parish (its own church district) in 1778. It was later fixed up and restored in 1958 and 1959.
Village Band
In 1831, a man named Franz Fuchs III started the village band. This band is still playing music today!
Population of Schmirn
The number of people living in Schmirn has changed over time. In 1869, there were 741 people. The population grew to 893 by 2001. In 2011, there were 895 people living in Schmirn.
See also
In Spanish: Schmirn para niños
