50 years of haus martha – our chronicle
The history of “Haus Martha” began more than 50 years ago, in 1967 to be precise, when Martha found out by chance that a wonderful large plot of land was for sale in what is now the Nöbele district of Biberwier. It was immediately clear to her that this beautiful piece of land should one day be enjoyed by many people! So the idea for her own guest house was born and the purchase was initiated immediately. At the time, there was still a small, very dilapidated half-timbered house here.
Freshly in love Martha and Herbert began 1969 with the building their dream house.
The next two years were Enormous muscle power and energy invested in the new home with 6 guest rooms. How good that Herbert was a professional and, after his daily work “on the building site”, also made great progress with his own house construction. Of course, they worked together every weekend to realize their dream of owning their own home.
Just in time for Christmas 1971 Martha and Herbert, together with 8-year-old Otto (Martha’s son from her first marriage), were able to stay overnight in the new house for the first time. Of course, the first guest room on the upper floor.
Anyone who thinks that we have now rested is far from it. It was continued to work diligently and so in the year 1972 On the second floor there are three double rooms with bathrooms and the spacious, beautiful wooden balcony around the house.
They married in May 1973 and their daughter Moni was born in the same year.
Furthermore Herbert worked every evening and on weekends The interior and exterior of “Haus Martha” are also being embellished. In the summer 1975 the first advertising material, a postcard, can be printed.
In the winter “Haus Martha” was also very popular with vacation guests, many of whom came from Germany.
The two Marienberg surface lifts (sections 1 and 2) were built back in the 1960s. At the time, the section 2 drag lift was the Austria’s longest drag lift. Today, you can take the double chairlift to the mountain station here in both summer and winter.
The ski area was then expanded to include the Joch and Almlift as well as the summer toboggan run. As early as 1985, Biberwier six snow cannons and the ski resort’s first snowmaking system was built. The fun on the slopes during the winter vacation was thus largely assured.
Son Harald was born in the summer of 1977. Martha now lovingly looked after her three children and the countless, beloved guests from near and far. Some of the guests from the early years of “Haus Martha” still come to visit today, 50 years later, and have long since become part of the family. welcome regular guests.
Every spring, Martha was on top form at the sight of flower troughs and balcony boxes. 1979 her passion for flowers was even honored with the first first place in the “Flower and Garden Competition” of the tourism association.
Martha’s splendid flowers on the balcony, in the garden and in the driveway can be admired from spring to late fall.
The three children grew and flourished and were of course also present at the countless cozy barbecues.
Throughout the summer, the garden became an outdoor kitchen and Herbert served his guests a whole range of delicacies.
As a trained butcher, no one could compete with him at the grill and the whole house enjoyed his grilled specialties, from chops to whole roasts to fish. Of course, Martha’s much sought-after potato salad and her juicy apricot cake were not to be missed.
In addition to so much enjoyment, sporting activities were of course also a must. Martha, Herbert and the children climbed many mountain peaks with their guests and enjoyed the unique nature of the Tyrolean mountains together with them.
Herbert’s highlight was the tour to the Höllkopf via the Schachtkopf, Martha raved about the tour via the Ehrwalder Alm to the Tajatörl.
Of course, there was not much time for his own vacation. You can list the Family vacations Martha, Herbert and the children. Nevertheless, they all have fond memories of vacations together at Lake Millstätter See in Carinthia, in Schruns in Montafon or in Cesenatico in Italy. During the Schennach family’s vacations, “Haus Martha” was looked after by long-time regular guests.
In addition to her daily tasks such as bringing up the children, running her own household and managing the guest house, Martha, bursting with energy, also took care of countless shuttle services. Whether her guests needed to be picked up from the airport or train station, Munich, Innsbruck or Garmisch, Martha was always there on time. She also sometimes acted as a “travel guide” for long-time guests and took them on excursions to Lake Constance or Wolfgangsee, the Pitztal or Hintertux glaciers, Verona or Lake Garda and much, much more.
In the evening, they met daily in the lounge to enjoy playing cards or board games together or simply to chat and spend a cozy evening together. In addition to fantastic Rummikub evenings (every table in the room was occupied), there was also a period of real knitting fanaticism. Of course, there were also many fun and lavish carnival, New Year’s Eve and birthday parties as well as numerous Guest honors to which Martha did not miss the opportunity, Individual poems for the respective guests of honor to write.
“RESIDENCE Haus Martha” is just a few minutes’ walk from the Marienberg valley station and is very popular with guests.
In the fall of 2007 , Harald married Anette. Soon afterwards, the happiness of the four of them wasperfect .
Martha and Herbert’s six grandchildren were born in the 2000s. All of them live in the immediate vicinity in Biberwier and have a very close relationship with grandma and grandpa .
2010 It was time again for a major conversion in the main building “Haus Martha”. Now all the windows have been replaced, the entire house has been thermally insulated and converted to environmentally friendly pellet heating.
Harald and Anette took over “Haus Martha” in 2015 and carried out major renovations almost every year. First of all, the two double rooms and the spacious balcony were renovated in the same year.
In 2018 it was the turn of the “Wannig” apartment and the “Zirben Zimmer”. The extensive use of the wonderful solid Swiss stone pine wood was very well received by the guests.
In the meantime, the soothing atmosphere of Swiss stone pine has been used throughout the hotel and the name “ZIRBENNEST” was introduced for the main building “Haus Martha” in 2019. Now there was ZIRBENNEST Haus Martha, RESIDENCE Haus Martha and CHALET Haus Martha.
2020 was then the Apartment “Marienberg” the turn. Here you can find the largest proportion of Swiss stone pine in the house. The unique scent is immediately noticeable when you enter the apartment.
2021 In the summer the parking lot of ZIRBENNEST Haus Martha was generously extended and the terrace redesigned.
The RESIDENCE Haus Martha also underwenta major renovation this year. The apartment “Grubigstein” with 85m² and its own infrared cabin indoors has been completely rebuilt.
Apartment Sonnenspitze has been completely renovated and Apartment Zugspitze has been modernized inside and has a new, spacious terrace with an infrared cabin.
2022 Apartment Sonnenspitze was completely renovated and Apartment Zugspitze received a new, spacious terrace with an infrared cabin in addition to a modernized interior. The wonderful private garden area at Apartment Grubigstein was also completed.
In addition, the Outdoor area with garden, sunbathing lawn and playground completely renovated in summer 2022. Our RESIDENCE Martha now also shines in wonderful new splendor from the outside!
Significant investments were also made in energy-saving measures in the spirit of sustainability. A photovoltaic system, an e-charging station for e-bikes and cars and a solar system have been installed at RESIDENCE Martha.
In 2023, ZIRBENNEST Martha underwent another major renovation. Two new apartments and a reception area will be created, the breakfast room will be completely “turned inside out” and now invites you to enjoy a wonderful breakfast surrounded by the scent of Swiss stone pine.
Anette and Harald are rightly proud of the newly created feel-good atmosphere!
The digital presence was also completely revamped in 2023: new logo, new homepage, new layout in social media and our newsletter “Martha’s Urlaubspost” and much more…
And who knows what else we’ll come up with over the next few years. Stay tuned! We’ll keep you up to date!
The high quality standard and the cordial and loving treatment of all guests makes the difference that the Proportion of regular guests at “Haus Martha” so high is. As passionate hosts , it is particularly important to them that the Heartfelt, sincere hospitality – in the truest sense of the word – is really noticeable.
In 2022, our RESIDENCE Martha was even awarded 4Edelweiss by the Private Landlords Association!
The certification of ZIRBENNEST Martha followed at the end of 2023 – we were delighted to receive 4 Edelweiss Superior!
You can see from the numerous extremely positive reviews and the countless enthusiastic thank-you letters from guests that this is also well received by guests.
In 2024, a Swiss stone pine infrared cabin was installed on the balcony in the Sonnenspitze apartment in the Residence Martha – very relaxing with a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains! In the bedroom, an individually designed solid Swiss stone pine double bed with a transverse bunk bed was installed by our trusted local carpenter. This is of course particularly popular with our families!
On 01.01.2025, the ZIRBENNEST Martha was handed over to the third generation! Helena Schennach took over the guesthouse from her parents Harald & Anette with a lot of heart and passion – a project close to her heart that she has been involved in since childhood.
After successfully completing her training at the Higher Vocational College for Business Professions, her dream is now coming true: working with people, being there for them & bringing a breath of fresh air into the house! Together with her family, the Haus Martha team & her boyfriend Julian, she is starting this new era full of energy. Helena is looking forward to giving you a warm welcome & making your stay unforgettable!
The Sonnenspitze and Zugspitze apartments in the Residence Martha have been modernized: new high-quality oak wood floors, new tiptop-equipped modern kitchen blocks and Swiss stone pine beds with a heavenly scent await our guests from December 2025.
From the cleanliness to the tasteful furnishings of the apartments, from the cozy breakfast – served by Herbert himself – to individual hiking and excursion tips – our guests want for nothing!
Today, ZIRBENNEST Martha and RESIDENCE Martha are popular with young and old alike. Whether a romantic vacation with private wellness pleasure, a sporty active vacation or a cozy family vacation – everyone is sure to find the right apartment in one of the two houses and can relax wonderfully in the middle of the Tyrolean mountains and enjoy a wonderful dream vacation!
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