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Personal
Hospitality
In the middle of
Tyrolean Zugspitz
Arena
Cozy bar & sunny terrace
Dogs are very welcome
Extensive
breakfast buffet
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Nice rooms & apartments
Stay, relax, and enjoy the Tyrolean Alps.
Welcome to Mähbergstüberl, a cosy guesthouse with a bar and a small menu in Bichlbach, in the heart of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. Whether you are looking for a comfortable overnight stay, a drink on the terrace, or a tasty meal after an active day in the mountains, you are warmly welcome here.
René and Iris look forward to welcoming you and sharing their favourite local tips. From beautiful hiking trails and mountain lakes to charming villages, mountain bike trails, and the famous Zugspitze. Everything you need for an unforgettable holiday in Tyrol is within easy reach.
Enjoy a stay in our cosy guesthouse, where personal attention is at the heart of everything we do. Choose from comfortable rooms with a balcony or rooftop terrace, a spacious apartment with its own garden, or a family room with a separate children's bedroom. Your loyal four-legged friend is also more than welcome.
Complete your stay with our extensive breakfast buffet, which can be booked as an optional extra.
Our cozy bar is the perfect place to gather after a day in the mountains. While enjoying a drink, we are happy to share our favorite tips for the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. Challenge each other on the dartboard, play a game on the Pac-Man table, or choose a game from our well-stocked games cabinet. The perfect place for a relaxed evening with family or friends.
Join us for a tasty late lunch, dinner, or a delicious snack. Our small menu includes pizzas, hamburgers, toasties, salads, and the famous Austrian Kaiserschmarrn. And don't forget to try one of our delicious ice cream sundaes. Perfect after an active day in the mountains or simply as a treat on our sunny terrace.
Summer in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Whether you enjoy action, nature, or simply relaxing, you'll never be bored in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. From Mähbergstüberl, you can easily discover the most beautiful spots in the region.
Just a few minutes' walk away is the Bichlbach Recreation Park, featuring a swimming lake, climbing park, mini golf course, tennis court, zipline, and playground. The beautiful Bichlbach waterfall is also within easy walking distance from our terrace.
Do you enjoy heading into the mountains? Then you can choose from countless hiking trails, ranging from relaxed valley walks to challenging mountain hikes with spectacular views. Prefer exploring on two wheels? The region is known for its extensive network of cycling paths and mountain bike trails, suitable for both recreational cyclists and true adventurers.
On warm summer days, the many mountain lakes and swimming pools in the area provide the perfect way to cool off. A real highlight is the Panorama Pool in Lermoos, where you can swim while enjoying stunning views of Tyrol's impressive mountain scenery.
Looking for a bit more adventure? Race down the mountain on a mountain cart or mountain scooter, walk across the spectacular Highline179, or visit the famous Zugspitze. Even in the middle of summer, there's a good chance you'll still find snow there.
Our advice? Bring a pair of sturdy closed-toe shoes, just in case...
Not sure where to start? René and Iris are always happy to share their personal tips for the most beautiful routes, the best excursions, and the hidden gems of the region.
That way, you'll make the most of your holiday in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena.
Why Our Guests Recommend Mähbergstüberl
For many guests, Mähbergstüberl feels like coming home. Guests appreciate the personal hospitality of Iris and René, the clean and cosy rooms, the extensive breakfast buffet, and the warm, relaxed atmosphere. The peaceful location in the heart of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, the beautiful mountain views, and the many local tips for activities and excursions are also frequently mentioned.
After an active day, don't feel like going out again in the evening? Then join us in our cosy bar and enjoy a delicious meal from our small menu. Or relax with a drink on the terrace while the children are already asleep. It is exactly this combination of relaxation, friendliness, and personal attention that makes so many guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.
Whether you come for an active holiday, relaxation in nature, or simply a few days enjoying the Tyrolean mountains, many guests leave with wonderful memories and plans to return.
A Funny Little Fact
The very first guests who booked Mähbergstüberl without personally knowing Iris and René had already been visiting the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena for many years. They were simply looking for a new place to stay during their holiday.
We have now been open for less than three years, and they have already visited us ten times. In fact, stays number 11 and 12 are already planned. Their family has also found its way to Mähbergstüberl and has been happily returning ever since.
We honestly couldn't wish for a greater compliment.
Holiday Photos Straight from Our Guest Album
The most beautiful photos are not taken by us, but by our guests. During their stay at Mähbergstüberl, they capture memories of the mountains, the lakes, special moments with family and friends, and of course our famous flower wreath. Over the years, taking a photo in the wreath has become a real tradition for many guests. In summer, it is filled with colourful flowers, while in winter it is transformed into a charming winter wreath. It's no surprise that it is often called the best selfie spot in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena!
By now, the wreath has become much more than just a photo spot. It has even been used for a gender reveal!
And for the romantics among us, the Bichlbach waterfall has also become a favourite location. Several marriage proposals have already taken place there.
Who knows what your most memorable holiday photo will be...
Take a Look Inside Mähbergstüberl
From our cosy bar and comfortable rooms to our apartment and the views from the balconies throughout the different seasons.
Watch our complete tour and discover your holiday destination before you arrive.
We Love Exploring Too
We didn't move to Austria just to work, but above all to enjoy everything that makes the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena so special.
From hiking in the mountains and cycling past crystal-clear mountain lakes to mountain carting, relaxing on sunny terraces, and discovering hidden gems that you won't find in every travel guide.
Whenever we have the chance, we put on our hiking boots, hop on our bikes, or set off in search of a new adventure.
Below, you'll find a small selection of our favourite summer experiences and places in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. Perhaps they'll inspire your own holiday adventures!
Curious to see what these same mountains look like covered in a thick layer of snow?
Then be sure to visit our winter page as well.
Who Are René & Iris?
We are René ('67) and Iris ('69), the owners of Mähbergstüberl, born and raised in Rotterdam. We met in February 1989. We have now been together for more than 37 years and have been married since 1993.
Just four weeks after we met, we went on a skiing holiday together to Bichlbach. For René, this was something special. As a professional windsurfer, he travelled all over the world for competitions and had never really been interested in winter sports. But going to Austria with Iris? He didn't have to think twice about it.
Since 2022, we, René and Iris, have proudly been the owners of Mähbergstüberl in Bichlbach.
Together with our two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Millie and Marley, we welcome guests from both home and abroad for a relaxing holiday in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. But how did two people from Rotterdam end up in a small mountain village in Austria?
That story begins more than 35 years ago...
in 2015 waren wij zelf nog
te gast bij de Mähbergstüberl!
For Iris, it felt like coming home. As a young girl, she had already been coming to Bichlbach for skiing holidays.
She spent her holidays on the ski slopes, hung out with the local youngsters, and regularly enjoyed a toastie at Mähbergstüberl. Without realising it, a small seed was planted there for a dream that would come true many years later.
René also immediately lost his heart to the village, the mountains, and the people during that very first holiday.
Bichlbach remained a regular destination for our family for many years.
Together, we had two children: Chalyssa (1995) and Nick (1999). In winter, we spent our days on the ski slopes, and in summer, we returned for the peace, nature, and cosy atmosphere.
The dream of emigrating to Austria had been with us for a very long time. When our children were still young, we even tried to make that move once before. In the end, it fell through at the last moment, and so, for the time being, it remained just a dream.
In the Netherlands, a new adventure came our way. We had the opportunity to take over the café where René was working.
What started as a cosy neighbourhood pub grew into one of the largest darts cafés in the Netherlands. After relocating to the characteristic Rotterdam North railway station building, we continued to build and grow our business. At the same time, Iris worked with great passion as a real estate agent, a profession that had always been close to her heart.
For many years, we combined hard work with our holidays in Austria. Then came COVID. As it was for many entrepreneurs, it was a difficult period. The business survived, but the many years of entrepreneurship and long working days were beginning to take their toll.
In the meantime, we always made the same joke: "If Mähbergstüberl ever comes up for sale, we'll go for it."
And then it happened.
On the last day of our annual skiing holiday, Mähbergstüberl was put up for sale.
A few months later, we received the keys from Maria, the very same Maria from whom Iris used to buy toasties as a teenager after a morning on the slopes.
It felt as though everything had fallen into place. Together with our two Bernese Mountain Dogs, we moved to Austria.
Today, we are proud to welcome guests to a place that has played a special role in our lives for many years. A place where memories have been made, dreams have come true, and where we can create new memories together with our guests.
Curious about our full emigration story? On our YouTube channel, we have documented everything, from the very first plans to our life in Austria today. There, we share weekly vlogs about our adventure in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena.
