Zillertal facts for kids
The Zillertal is the biggest valley branching off the Inntal in Tyrol, Austria drained by the river Ziller. It is surrounded by the strongly glaciated Zillertaler Alpen to the south and east, the lower grass peaks of the Kitzbüheler Alpen to the east and Tuxer Alpen to the west. The largest settlement is Mayrhofen.
Culture
The Zillertal is particularly renowned for its musical tradition. For instance, several families of travelling singers and organ builders from the valley have been credited with spreading the Christmas carol Silent Night across the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries. More recently, the Schürzenjäger band have had tremendous success in German-speaking countries with their crossover mix of Volksmusik and pop.
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
