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TheZillertal is the biggest valley branching off theInntal inTyrol,Austria drained by the riverZiller. It is surrounded by the stronglyglaciatedZillertaler Alpen to the south and east, the lower grass peaks of theKitzbüheler Alpen to the east andTuxer Alpen to the west. The largest settlement isMayrhofen.
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 theChristmas carolSilent Night across the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries. More recently, theSchürzenjäger band have had tremendous success in German-speaking countries with theircrossover mix ofVolksmusik andpop.