Berwang, Administrative district in Tyrol, Austria
Berwang is a municipality in the Reutte district of Tyrol set at 1,336 meters elevation in the Alpine region. The village spreads across mountainous terrain with traditional Tyrolean buildings nestled among steep pastures.
The name combines 'ber' meaning bear and 'wang' meaning meadow, reflecting early settlement patterns. The region became part of Tyrol in 1266 and has remained so ever since.
The parish church of St. James the Elder has shaped the center of town since 1430 and remains at the heart of community life. It reflects how local traditions are woven into daily routines.
The Berwang-Namloser Road L21 connects the municipality to the main B179 highway, though the nearest larger town provides the main access point. Visitors should prepare for mountainous terrain and variable weather conditions typical at this elevation.
The municipal coat of arms, granted in 1955, displays a black bear on a green and silver background, translating the place name into visual form. This bear connects the village's identity directly to its historical origins in a simple but powerful way.
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