Zams facts for kids
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 Zams
Location in Tyrol, Austria
Zams
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Landeck | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 125.04 km2 (48.28 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 767 m (2,516 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6511
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| Area code | 05442 | |
| Vehicle registration | LA | |
| Website | www.zams.gv.at | |
Zams is a town in Austria. It is located in the Landeck area of the Tyrol state.
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Geography of Zams
The Inn River flows right through Zams. The town is located in the river's valley, next to its neighbor, Landeck. This area is an important meeting point for old roads. These roads once connected places like Vinschgau, Engadin, Bavaria, and Lake Constance.
In the Middle Ages, people had to pay a fee to cross the bridge over the Inn River. This fee was for trade wagons. The town of Zams includes two main parts: Zams itself and the much smaller area called Zammerberg.
Villages and Hamlets
Zams has several smaller areas within it:
- Lötz
- Rease
- Oberdorf
- Engere
- Oberreit
- Unterreit
- Siedlung
- Riefe
Zammerberg also has its own small villages:
- Falterschein
- Grist
- Kronburg
- Lahnbach
- Rifenal
- Schwaighof
- Tatschhof
- Anreit
There is also a place called Madau in the Ausserfern region.
Neighboring Towns
Zams is surrounded by several other towns. These include:
History of Zams
People have lived in Zams since before the time of Christianity. The name "Zamis" was first used in the year 1150. Zams has often been a wealthy place because of its location. However, it has also faced many challenges.
In 1406 and 1703, Zams was attacked and partly burned down. The plague disease came to Zams in 1584 and 1635. A special cemetery for plague victims was made where the hospital is now.
In 1763, a big fire destroyed 42 houses. It also damaged the church tower. Another fire in 1911 burned half the village. Many old buildings were lost, and 54 families lost their homes. The church tower survived both fires. The church was later rebuilt about 50 meters away. This tall, free-standing church tower is a special landmark in Zams.
In 1812, a group called the Merciful Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul opened a hospital in Zams. This was their first hospital in Austria.
Kronburg Castle
The castle at Kronburg was built in 1380. It was rebuilt in 1504 after new owners took over. Over time, the castle fell apart. Since the 1830s, people have worked hard to save it.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 1,323 | — |
| 1880 | 1,395 | +5.4% |
| 1890 | 1,660 | +19.0% |
| 1900 | 1,778 | +7.1% |
| 1910 | 2,133 | +20.0% |
| 1923 | 2,351 | +10.2% |
| 1934 | 2,380 | +1.2% |
| 1939 | 2,036 | −14.5% |
| 1951 | 2,750 | +35.1% |
| 1961 | 2,782 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 3,127 | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 3,257 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 3,317 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 3,388 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 3,278 | −3.2% |
| 2016 | 3,414 | +4.1% |
Famous People from Zams
Many notable people have connections to Zams:
- Nikolaus Schuler (born 1756 in Fließ) started the monastery in Zams.
- Johann Josef Netzer (1808-1864) was a conductor and composer. He was known for his early Romanticism music.
- Franz Xaver Hauser (1924-1999) was an academic, painter, and sculptor from Zammerberg.
- Romed Mungenast (1953-2006) was a Yeniche writer.
- Günther Platter (born 1954) was the mayor of Zams for 11 years. He later became a government minister and then the Governor of Tyrol.
- Benjamin Parth (born 1988) is an award-winning chef.
Sports Stars
Zams has also produced several talented athletes:
- Helene Thurner (born 1938) is an Austrian luger. She won a bronze medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics.
- Mario Matt (born 1979) is a slalom skier. He won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
- Andreas Matt (born 1982) is a ski-cross racer. He won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- Hansjörg Auer (1984–2019) was a famous mountaineer.
- Katharina Schiechtl (born 1993) is an Austrian footballer. She has played many games for the Austrian women's national team.
- Michael Matt (born 1993) is a slalom skier. He won a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
- Anna Zita Maria Stricker (born 1994) is a professional cyclist.
Economy of Zams
The Landeck district is mostly known for tourism, especially in winter. However, Zams is different. Its economy is mainly based on skilled trades, shops, and other services.
About 5% of the people in Zams still work in agriculture. This is often to earn extra money. Farming is more common in the Zammerberg area.
See also
In Spanish: Zams para niños
