Füssen

Füssen in Allgäu is an enchanting town in south of Bavaria, Germany known for the Hohes Schloss and its Basilica and former Benedictine monastery of St Mang. The world famous Neuschwanstein Castle is situated a few kilometres to the east. Some visitors come to tour the castles and leave immediately afterwards leaving the beautiful little town unexplored. This is a great pity as there is much to see in Füssen and the surrounding area if you know what you are looking for! There are magnificent lakes with beautiful views and the "Kalvarienberg" which has the "Stations of the Cross" on it.

• The State Gallery in the Hohes Schloss (Staatsgalerie und Städtische Gemäldegalerie im Hohen Schloss)
• St. Mang's Abbey (Benediktinerkloster St. Mang)
  • The Füssen Heritage Museum (Museum der Stadt Füssen)

The State Gallery in the Hohes Schloss (Staatsgalerie und Städtische Gemäldegalerie im Hohen Schloss)

St. Mang's Abbey (Benediktinerkloster St. Mang)

• The Füssen Heritage Museum (Museum der Stadt Füssen)

• Schwangau
  • Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstraße 20 (Bus Nr. 73 or Bus Nr. 78 from Füssen. Horse carriage from Hotel Müller: uphill €6, downhill €3, +49 83 62 - 9 39 88-0. Ticket sale times: April - September: 9 am - 5 pm, Oct. - March: 10 am - 3 pm. Closed on January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24, Dec 25, Dec 31. The mother of all German castles is only 3 kilometers away from Füssen. This fairy-tale castle is well known worldwide. Make sure to sit behind the driver while bussing to the castles. You can also walk to the castle, which is about 30 minutes walk uphill. Be warned that taking photographs is prohibited inside the castle. You must buy the ticket in Ticket-Center Hohenschwangau, Alpseestraße 12. Admission: adults €12, reduced admission €11, children under 18 years free. Combination ticket „Königsticket“ for Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle on the same day: €23 or €21 concession.

    * Hohenschwangau, +49 83 62 - 93 08 30. Ticket sale times: April - September: 9 am - 5:30 pm, Oct - March: 10 am - 3:30 pm. Closed on Dec 24. The castle directly across from Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle. This castle served as Ludwig II's home while he was growing up. The ticket office closes half an hour before the castle does. Make sure to sit behind the driver while busing to the castles. You must buy the ticket in Ticket-Center Hohenschwangau, Alpseestraße 12. Admission: adults €12, students, seniors (over 65) and groups (15 people or more) €11 per person, children under 18 free. Combination ticket „Königsticket“ for Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle on the same day: €23 or €21 concession.

• Linderhof Palace.
• Wieskirche. This pilgrimage church is one of the world's great rococo masterpieces, located only a ten-minute bus ride from Fussen in nearby Steingaden. A work of Dominikus Zimmermann and his brother Johann Baptist, it has been designated a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Two bus trips daily; check at the station or Fussen tourist bureau for departure times.
• Falkenstein. Another castle, this one is a ruin, a short distance from Füssen, near Pfronten. There is a great hotel and restaurant nearby, but driving there is a bit tricky.
• Via Claudia. Füssen is on the Via Claudia — the old Roman road from Donauwörth over the alps to Venice. You can travel the Via Claudia (or parts of it) by bike.
• Tegelberg. A ski area, but in the summer you can take the lift to the top or enjoy a luge ride down the mountain. Enjoy the view, hike some trails and stop by one of the little restaurants.

Schwangau

• Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstraße 20 (Bus Nr. 73 or Bus Nr. 78 from Füssen. Horse carriage from Hotel Müller: uphill €6, downhill €3, +49 83 62 - 9 39 88-0. Ticket sale times: April - September: 9 am - 5 pm, Oct. - March: 10 am - 3 pm. Closed on January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24, Dec 25, Dec 31. The mother of all German castles is only 3 kilometers away from Füssen. This fairy-tale castle is well known worldwide. Make sure to sit behind the driver while bussing to the castles. You can also walk to the castle, which is about 30 minutes walk uphill. Be warned that taking photographs is prohibited inside the castle. You must buy the ticket in Ticket-Center Hohenschwangau, Alpseestraße 12. Admission: adults €12, reduced admission €11, children under 18 years free. Combination ticket „Königsticket“ for Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle on the same day: €23 or €21 concession.

Linderhof Palace.

Wieskirche. This pilgrimage church is one of the world's great rococo masterpieces, located only a ten-minute bus ride from Fussen in nearby Steingaden. A work of Dominikus Zimmermann and his brother Johann Baptist, it has been designated a [[UNESCO]] world cultural heritage site. Two bus trips daily; check at the station or Fussen tourist bureau for departure times.

Falkenstein. Another castle, this one is a ruin, a short distance from Füssen, near Pfronten. There is a great hotel and restaurant nearby, but driving there is a bit tricky.

Via Claudia. Füssen is on the Via Claudia — the old Roman road from [[Donauwörth]] over the alps to [[Venice]]. You can travel the Via Claudia (or parts of it) by bike.

Tegelberg. A ski area, but in the summer you can take the lift to the top or enjoy a luge ride down the mountain. Enjoy the view, hike some trails and stop by one of the little restaurants.

• Visit Castles
• Visit the Stadtpfarrkirche und former Abbey of St. Mang. The church (the Abbey was founded over 1100 years ago) is known for its very beautiful choir and orchestra Sunday Masses and historic organs
• Swim in the public lakes: Alpsee, Obersee, Mittlerersee, Alatsee
• Mountain Biking
• Sauna
• Sail on the Forgensee
• Attend The Füssen Festspielhaus to watch a show.
• Watch hockey at the Bundesleistungszentrum
• Dance

• Galeria Bavaria, Reichenstraße 37, +49 83 62 6630.
• You'll find a lot of souvenir shops around castle Neuschwanstein. Decide yourself what's worth the money.

Galeria Bavaria, Reichenstraße 37, +49 83 62 6630.

• Maximilian.
• Hotel Ruchti. Great food, typical Bavarian.
• Bierstube, Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 7, +49 8362-93980. 11:30 - 14:00 and 17:30 - 23:00. The "Bierstube" is a charming, bavarian snuggery with delicious, regional food and draft Beer from Munich. This is Füssens meeting point for the locals and a must see for visitors.

Maximilian.

Hotel Ruchti. Great food, typical Bavarian.

Bierstube, Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 7, +49 8362-93980. 11:30 - 14:00 and 17:30 - 23:00. The "Bierstube" is a charming, bavarian snuggery with delicious, regional food and draft Beer from Munich. This is Füssens meeting point for the locals and a must see for visitors.

• Eisenschmied. Nice atmosphere with some outdoor seating.

Eisenschmied. Nice atmosphere with some outdoor seating.

• Ehrenberg: Across the border in Tirol, Austria, near the city of Reutte. Very authentic and being restored.,
• Be sure to visit nearby Austrian villages of Vils, Pflach, Pinswang and the capital of the Austrian Ausserfern District, Reutte.
• Garmisch-Partenkirchen, next to the highest mountain of Germany, the Zugspitze.
• Munich.

Be sure to visit nearby Austrian villages of [[Vils]], Pflach, [[Pinswang]] and the capital of the Austrian Ausserfern District, [[Reutte]].