Click on Berwang or Berwang Villages  for more information about Berwang and its surroundings, or scroll down for information about its flora, fauna, murals and wood carvings.

The imposing Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany, watches over Berwang and can be seen clearly from the village square (Pavilionplatz), where the statue of hl. Jakobus, sculpted by Johann Weinhart, points the way.

Quite apart from the pine-clad hillsides and the stunning mountain scenery, Berwang boasts many other attractive features in the village itself.  All these photos were taken in Berwang throughout the duration of the course.

Although covered in snow throughout the winter, summer heralds a riot of colour from pots, tubs, window boxes and gardens; each house appearing to outdo the next with multi-coloured floral displays.  Add to all this, the brightly-berried rowan trees and the wild flowers – really beautiful.  

Most of the houses have lovely murals framing the doors and windows, and - on some - larger murals depict mountain scenes and animals.                              

The photo above shows the mural on the Jagerhaus (hunters' lodge) bar-restaurant half way up the Hochalm mountain.  At its foot, the cows gather and watch curiously as walkers begin their climb.  Throughout the day and night, the distant tinkling of cowbells is very soothing and reminds you that you are in the Alps.  There are deer in the wooded areas and chamois up in the rocky peaks.  Both are very shy and try to keep out of sight, but may be seen when out walking on the mountain paths around the village.  

Wood carving is very much a local craft and dotted around the village are some very amusing examples of carved faces; long and thin, smiling and serious, and one even smoking a pipe!