Place to visit
Schwabenhaus, Austria: what it is and when to go
Schwabenhaus is a mountain hut in Austria (Planken), at 1,198 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Hiking
- Where
- Austria · Tschengla 23, 6707, Bürserberg
- Elevation
- 1,198 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- INN Innsbruck, 120 km as the crow flies
- Website
- alpenverein-schwaben.de
- Beds
- 41
- Water
- Drinking water
- Shower
- Has a shower
- Run by
- DAV Sektion Schwaben
- Coordinates
- 47.1483, 9.76006
What it is and where
Schwabenhaus is a mountain hut in Austria (Planken), at 1,198 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Planken, where this site lists 83 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.1483, 9.76006; the nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN, Innsbruck), 120 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 41
- Water
- Drinking water
- Shower
- Has a shower
- Run by
- DAV Sektion Schwaben
It is one of the Hiking places in Austria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Schwabenhaus is May to October.
- JanPossible8:42
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Austria
To enter Austria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Austria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pfarrkirche BürserbergParish church with cemetery in Bürserberg, Austria1.3 km
- Europaschutzgebiet Spirkenwälder BrandnertalProtected area in Austria2.7 km
- SchillerkopfMountain in the Rätikon in Vorarlberg3.0 km
- Brandnertal – Brand/BürserbergSki resort3.6 km
- Spirkenwald Oberer TrittProtected area in Austria4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Schöpfl: mountain in Lower Austria
- Zirbitzkogel: mountain in the Seetal Alps in Styria
- Reisalpe: mountain in Lower Austria
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
Every Austria place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Schwabenhaus?
It is a mountain hut in Austria. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Schwabenhaus?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Schwabenhaus?
The nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), 120 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Austria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Austria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pfarrkirche Bürserberg, Europaschutzgebiet Spirkenwälder Brandnertal, Schillerkopf. The rest is in the Austria guide.
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