Area Code 5673 – Ehrwald

Overview of Area Code 5673

Austrian area code 5673 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Ehrwald and its immediate surroundings in the district of Reutte, in the federal state of Tyrol (Tirol). This code is part of the Austrian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used exclusively for fixed-line services. The region is situated in the Außerfern region of Tyrol, near the German border and the Zugspitze massif, and includes the villages of Ehrwald, Lermoos, and parts of the surrounding alpine area.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 5673 code covers the political municipality of Ehrwald, which is part of the Reutte district. The primary population center is Ehrwald itself, a popular tourist destination known for its proximity to the Zugspitze and the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. The code also serves the neighboring village of Lermoos, which is administratively separate but shares the same local exchange area. The area is characterized by its mountainous terrain and tourism-driven economy, with many hotels, guesthouses, and seasonal residences.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Austria, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. Thus, a local call to Ehrwald from another Austrian region is dialed as 0 5673 followed by the subscriber number. Subscriber numbers in this area typically consist of 4 to 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length between 9 and 11 digits when including the leading '0'. For example, a local number might be 05673 1234 or 05673 123456.

For international callers, the Austrian country code +43 is used, and the leading '0' of the area code is omitted. Therefore, the international format is +43 5673 followed by the subscriber number. For instance, to call a number in Ehrwald from abroad, one would dial +43 5673 1234.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for the 5673 area. The code is exclusively geographic, and number portability applies within Austria, meaning that a subscriber may retain their number when changing providers, but the geographic association remains with the original exchange area. This is important for businesses that rely on a local presence, as the number does not indicate the current physical location of the line if ported.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Austria): Dial 05673 followed by the subscriber number. If calling from a mobile phone, the same format applies, but the leading '0' is required.
• International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or + from mobile), then 43, then 5673, and the subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0'.

When dialing from abroad, always check the specific international prefix for your country. For example, from the United States, dial 011 43 5673 followed by the number. From the UK, dial 00 43 5673.