Zirl

Zirl
Zirl
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°16′24″N 11°14′29″E / 47.27333°N 11.24139°E / 47.27333; 11.24139
CountryAustria
StateTyrol
DistrictInnsbruck-Land
Government
  MayorHanspeter Schneider (SPÖ)
Area
  Total
57.24 km2 (22.10 sq mi)
Elevation
622 m (2,041 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total
8,162
  Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6170
Area code05238
Vehicle registrationIL
Websitewww.mg.zirl.at

Zirl is a municipality and market town in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is known for its parish church, UNESCO-recognised Zachäussingen celebration, and history of nativity scene–making. Situated at an altitude of 622 metres above sea level, it lies approximately 10 kilometres west of Innsbruck at the edge of the Karwendel mountains. The area around the town is frequented by climbers, hikers, and cyclers.