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| Biberwier | ||
| federal state | Tyrol | |
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| Residents | 612 (2019) | |
| height | 989 m | |
| Tourist info | 43(0)5673 20000-600 http://www.biberwier.at/ | |
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The tourist community Biberwier is located at the southern end of the Ehrwald valley basin Except far / North Tyrol and is with the backdrop of the Zugspitze and des Wetterstein Mountains a popular destination for skiers in winter and active holidaymakers in summer.
background
In Roman times the region lies on the Via Claudia Augusta, the place Biberwier is first mentioned in a document in 1287 as "Piberwure", the name is traced back to the then still imitated beavers.
From the end of the 15th century until 1880 mining was carried out on the Silberleithe, there was a lead and zinc smelter and, for a time, a kiln for silver.
getting there
| Distances (road km) | |
| Lermoos | 3.0 km |
|---|---|
| Ehrwald | 3.4 km |
| Fernpass | 11.0 km |
| Nassereith | 16 km |
| Reutte | 22 km |
| Garmisch | 26 km |
| Imst | 28 km |
| innsbruck | 77 km |
| Munich | 117 km |
By plane
The nearest international airports are in innsbruck (Distance about 68 km) and north of Munich the Munich Airport (also "Franz Josef Strauss", distance approx. 140 km)
By train
The next train stations are in Lermoos and Ehrwald, they are on the Ausserfernbahn Garmisch-Partenkirchen (in D) across the Bavarian-Austrian state border into the Ehrwalder Kessel and on via Reutte and Pfronten to Kempten. Private page too KBS 976
From these train stations on to Bieberwier by bus or taxi.
In the street
The Fernpass route used to lead directly through Biberwier. With the construction of the Lermoos tunnel and its opening in 1984, the place is completely relieved of through traffic.
- From Germany (toll and vignettes free):
- From the Inn Valley (Nassereith) about the
(Fernpass route toll-free, Inntal motorway requires a vignette);
In winter, because of the sometimes steep thoroughfare, vehicles are required to wear winter equipment (winter tires / chains) in the village.
mobility
The place Biberwier itself is quite clear and stretches along the old Fernpass road to the south up the mountain.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Parish Church of St. Joseph, built from 1827-30;
- Randlkapelle, on the Fernpass road.
- Rochus Chapel
activities
summer
- Biberwier mountain hiking trail. Approx. 5 - 7 kilometers long hiking trail with information on mining in the region, starting at the Marienbergbahn valley station. See also under Bergwerksverein Silberleithe Tirol (web links).
- Summer toboggan run. With a length of 1.5 km and 165 mH longest in Tyrol; Opening times: June to October; from the middle station to the valley station of the Marienbergbahnen.
winter
- Biberwier-Marienberg ski area, Juch 3, A-6631 Lermoos / Tyrol. Tel.: 43 (0)5673 2323. Family-friendly ski area at the southern exit of the village with a total of 7 lifts and 14 kilometers of slopes in all levels of difficulty, location from 1000 - 1840m above sea level; Season from mid-December to early April. Biberland for young skiers.
- Snow phone 43 (0)5673 3329
shop
Since 2014 - after 13 years - there is again the possibility of looking after yourself in the village (miniM, Kirchplatz 2). The next other shops are in Lermoos and Ehrwald.
- 1 Sport Schönherr Biberwier (Ski rental), Marienbergweg 9, A-6633 Biberwier (Close to the valley station of the ski area / southern end of the village). Tel.: 43 (0)5673 2554.
kitchen
- 1 Café Bergland, Mösle 44, A-6631 Biberwier. Tel.: 43 (0)5673 2920. Cafe, restaurant, room.
nightlife
Outside of the gastronomy, there are the next major evening entertainment options in the nearby towns Lermoos and Ehrwald
accommodation
- 1 Hotel Gasthof zum Loewen * * *, Kirchplatz 1, A-6633 Biberwier. Tel.: 43 (0)5673 2293, Fax: 43 (0)5673 2293-4.
- 2 House Grünstein * * *, Fernpassstrasse 14, 6633 Biberwier. Tel.: 43 5673 2476.
security
- Alpine Club - Weather service;
- Avalanche warning service for Bavaria.
- Avalanche warning service for Austria
health
The nearest pharmacy is in Lermoos.
The closest primary care hospital is in Reutte (approx. 20 km), or in Garmisch (in D).
| Brief information | |
| surface | 29.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Phone code | 05673 |
| Post Code | 6633 |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency call | 112 / 110 |
| Mountain rescue | 140 |
| Rescue (red cross) | 144 |
Practical advice
- Tourist information, Fernpassstrasse 15, A-6633 Biberwier. Tel.: 43 (0)5673 20000-600, Fax: 43 (0)5673 20000-610.
- The Raiffeisenbank is represented on site, and there are other banks in Lermoos and Ehrwald.
trips
- Interesting nearby cities are Reutte, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and, a little further, too Imst, innsbruck or Munich.
- In the nearby mountains with the Mieming chain, the Lechtal Alps, in the Wetterstein with the Zugspitze and (in Germany), in the Ammergau Alps;
literature
cards
- freytag & berndt (1: 50,000) sheet 352 (southern areas, hikers, bike and ski tour map).
- Compass hiking map (1: 50,000) sheet K5, sheet K179.
Web links
- http://www.biberwier.tirol.gv.at/ - Official website of Biberwier
- Tourism association Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena
- Location information www.geschichte-tirol.com
- Mining Association Silberleithe Tyrol
