Zirl

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.

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Settlement.name: Zirl
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Zirl.01.vm.jpg
Settlement.image_shield: Wappen at zirl.png
Settlement.shield_size: 80x110px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Austria
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 270
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within Austria
Settlement.map_caption: Location within Innsbruck-Land District
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tyrol
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Innsbruck-Land
Settlement.parts_style: para
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Hanspeter Schneider
Settlement.elevation_m: 622

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Wikidata facts

Population: 8110
Area: 57.24
Elevation: 622
Official website: www.mg.zirl.at
Image: Zirl.01.vm.jpg
Dialing code: 05238
Licence plate code: IL

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P8168: Colin Cotterill
postal code: 6170
Commons category: Zirl
email address: mailto:[email protected]

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== Geography == Zirl is known for its natural surroundings, which include the Martinswand rock face, the Ehnbach gorge, and parts of the Nordkette mountain range. The Martinswand is a popular destination for climbers. The area is also part of a nature reserve and was once a favourite hunting ground of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, who famously took refuge in a cave now known as Emperor Max Grotto.