Zirl
Zirl | |
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| Coordinates: 47°16′24″N 11°14′29″E / 47.27333°N 11.24139°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Tyrol |
| District | Innsbruck-Land |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hanspeter Schneider (SPÖ) |
| Area | |
• Total | 57.24 km2 (22.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 622 m (2,041 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 8,162 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6170 |
| Area code | 05238 |
| Vehicle registration | IL |
| Website | www |
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.