Zillertal facts for kids
The Zillertal is a large valley in Tyrol, Austria. It's the biggest valley that branches off the Inn Valley. The Ziller river flows through it, giving the valley its name.
This beautiful valley is surrounded by tall mountains. To the south and east are the Zillertaler Alpen, which have many glaciers (large, slow-moving rivers of ice). To the east, you'll find the grass-covered peaks of the Kitzbüheler Alpen. To the west are the Tuxer Alpen. The biggest town in the Zillertal is Mayrhofen.
Music and Traditions of Zillertal
The Zillertal is very famous for its music. Many years ago, families of singers and people who built organs traveled from this valley. They helped spread the well-known Christmas carol Silent Night all over the world. This happened in the 1800s and early 1900s.
More recently, a band called Schürzenjäger became very popular. They mix traditional folk music, called Volksmusik, with modern pop. Their unique style has been a huge hit in countries where German is spoken.
Images for kids
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Zillertal Alps: south face of Olperer
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Sawmill at Fügen and goods train on the Ziller Valley Railway
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Berliner Hütte
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Neue Post in Mayrhofen
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Mainstreet in Mayrhofen
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Mainstreet in Mayrhofen
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Hintertux Glacier
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Pfitscherjochhaus and the Jochsee
See also
In Spanish: Zillertal para niños
