Biberach an der Riß is a town in southern Germany situated in the Upper Swabia region of Baden-Württemberg. It serves as the capital of Biberach district, positioned geographically between the river Danube and Lake Constance. The settlement derives its full name from the small river Riß which flows through the city, a distinction used to separate it from other towns with similar names.

For many centuries, the town operated as an Imperial Free City within the Holy Roman Empire, participating in the 1792 Reichstag. During the Protestant Reformation, it became a Mixed Imperial City with a joint Catholic-Protestant government established by the Peace of Westphalia. This status ended in 1803 when it was annexed by Baden and later traded to Württemberg in 1806 before joining the German Empire in 1871.

The municipality comprises an inner city with numerous quarters such as Bachlangen and Bergerhausen, alongside integrated suburban villages including Rißegg and Mettenberg. Architectural heritage includes the Braith-Mali-Museum, housed in a 16th-century building displaying archaeology and art, and the Wieland-Museum located in Christoph Martin Wieland's former summer house. The town also features historic church music traditions and notable landmarks associated with its past.

Cultural life is defined by events like the annual Biberacher Schützenfest, a nine-day festival in July featuring parades and historical performances, and a 16-day Christmas market known as Christkindlesmarkt. The town hosts a film festival for German cinema founded in 1978 and the IBOT international youth handball tournament. Visitors are drawn to these traditions, local arts, and the vibrant community atmosphere found throughout the year.

The population stands at 34,576 as of 2024, supporting a significant industrial economy with companies like Liebherr and Boehringer Ingelheim maintaining large workforces. Unemployment remains low at approximately 3.6 percent. Transportation access includes two railway stations on the Southern Railway with connections to Ulm and Friedrichshafen, while the nearest commercial airports are located in Memmingen, Stuttgart, and Munich.