Experience Biberach

Attractions in Biberach

Biberach an der Riß is a city steeped in history that dates back centuries. Markets, towers and the magnificent merchants' houses characterise the beautifully preserved former imperial city. Biberach is also a stopping point along three major tourist routes. Delve into a wealth of spectacular and entertaining facts from the pages of history as well as take the "spirit" of Biberach back with you on your way home!

Did you know that the parish church of St. Martin is one of the oldest "shared churches" in Germany? The Weißgerberwalk is also unique in its own right as it is the oldest chamois leather tannery in Germany. The Weberberg, with its eye-catching half-timbered houses, is a stopping point on the German Timber-Frame Road (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße), while the Marktplatz (market square) is one of the most beautiful of its kind in Southern Germany. An absolute must is the fresh produce market held every Wednesday and Saturday. The historical treasures and winding alleys of Biberach can best be explored on a guided city tour.

View of the magnificently designed ceiling of the parish church of St. Martin.

Baroque interior of the parish church of St. Martin

In the foreground an imposing half-timbered house, in which a pottery is housed. in the background there is also a half-timbered house with blue shutters.

Weberberg

Hanging, tanned skins are viewed by a tanner.

Weißgerberwalk (engl.) © Volker Strohmaier

The market fountain in the market square

Places of interest

The former imperial city boasts a very well preserved old part of town filled with interesting stores and shops run by the owners themselves. Biberach has quite a lot to offer tourists:

Tourist Attractions

The former imperial city has a very well preserved, historic old town with attractive, owner-operated shops. Biberach has a lot to offer in terms of tourism:

Guided City tours

Join us on a journey through Biberach's history!

Information about our public guided city tours

Overview of the public city tours

Historical sightseeing walk

Wednesday (May - October): Starts at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 1/2 hours; adults pay Euro 9
Saturday: Starts at 2 p.m. and lasts 2 hours (includes a visit to the White Tower); adults pay Euro 12

Themed tour

Sunday: Starts at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours; adults pay Euro 9 and up.
All themed tours are listed in the events calendar or in our “Public City Tours" brochure.

Unless stated otherwise, the meeting point for the guided tours is the Spitalhof (former hospital quarter) of the Biberach Museum. Registration is not required.

Children up to ten years of age are free of charge. Students aged eleven and up receive a 50 percent discount off of the regular price.

Information about our bookable guided city tours

A good idea for special occasions: Guided tours you can book!

Book your very own special journey through time ─ for you, your friends, guests, a family celebration, company guests or a club or association party.

We would be delighted to put together an entertaining guided city tour with you in mind! Dramatised guided tours, tours in traditional dress as well as in a different language are also possible.

Go to "bookable city tours" for an overview of available guided city tours and to book your tour.

Major tourist routes and paths through Biberach

In addition to its place on the German Timber-Frame Road (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße), Biberach is a stopping point along the Upper Swabian Baroque Route (Oberschwäbische Barockstraße) and the Upper Swabia Windmill Street (Mühlenstraße Oberschwaben). Cyclists also will not be disappointed in Biberach as both the themed cycle path on the German Timber-Frame Road (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße) and the Danube-Lake Constance cycling path (Donau-Bodensee-Radweg) go through Biberach. Biberach is likewise a stopping point on the Way of St. James (Jakobusweg). More information on the cycling and foot paths in Biberach can be found in "Active & Recreation".