The castles.

Füssen
The romantic soul of Bavaria
Neuschwanstein
Hohenschwangau
The romantic fascination
of Füssen.
There is one place where contrasting facets meet: the magic of the
monarchy and authentic folklore,
wild mountains and gentle hills, a
rich culture and imposing natural
surroundings. Discover this place
for yourself – one of Bavaria‘s finest beauty spots. Füssen awaits you.
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Füssen
Contents
The Castles ................................................................................ 4–7
The Town ................................................................................. 8–11
Culinary delights ...............................................................12–13
Sports and more................................................................14–15
Winter....................................................................................16–17
Forggensee boat trips .............................................................18
Day trips .......................................................................................19
Lifelines · Romantic Road.............................................. 20–21
Accommodation and restaurants ..............................22–26
Museum of the Bavarian Kings ..........................................23
Arrival · Publisher details ......................................................27
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Neuschwanstein Castle
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Dream and reality.
The legend lives on:
K i n g L u d w i g I I (1845–1886),
who met his death under mysterious circumstances in Lake Starnberg, is a fascinating figure. Every
year millions of visitors flock to
the palaces of this shy monarch
who loved art and loathed state
affairs.
Ludwig‘s father King Maximilian II
had H o h e n s c h w a n g a u
C a s t l e built as a summer residence by the idyllic Lake Alpsee.
Ludwig spent a happy childhood
and youth here. The palace is well
worth a visit: with its richly decorated rooms and original furniture,
it vividly recalls the everyday life
of the royal family.
On the shores of the Alpsee with
a view of Neuschwanstein Castle,
the new M u s e u m o f t h e
B a v a r i a n K i n g s opened in
2011. A walk-through family tree
provides an introduction to the
history of the Wittelsbachs, one of
the oldest dynasties in Europe.
See page 23 for details.
Fantastic: N e u s c h w a n s t e i n
C a s t l e , Germany‘s most famous
historic building, is the fairy-tale
king‘s medieval Castle of the Grail.
The castle rises majestically against
the snow-covered Alpine peaks. A
visit to the castle is especially enjoyable in winter when you can explore the royal apartments without
the crowds of summer visitors.
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Facts and figures
The castles.
Ticket Center
Prices of admission per
person
Ticket Center
Alpseestrasse 12
Scale of Scale of
87645 Hohenschwangau
charges I charges II
Telephone +49 (0) 83 62-93 08 30
• Neuschwanstein
 12.00  11.00
Telefax +49 (0) 83 62-9 30 83 20
• Hohenschwangau  12.00  11.00
[email protected]
• King's Ticket  23.00  21.00
• Wittelsbach Ticket  19.50  17.00
Tickets can also be booked online:
• Swan Ticket  28.50  27.00
www.ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de
Valid for Neuschwanstein and
Hohenschwangau on the same day
Sale of tickets for
Neuschwanstein Castle
• 16th October to 31st March
9 am to 3 pm *
• 1st April to 15th October
8 am to 5 pm *
* Throughout the year from Monday to Sunday
Neuschwanstein Castle
opening hours
• 16th October to 31st March
10 am to 4 pm
• 1st April to 15th October
9 am to 6 pm
Closed on 1st Jan., 24th, 25th
+ 31st Dec.
Sale of tickets for
Hohenschwangau Castle
• 16th October to 31st March
9 am to 3.30 pm *
• 1st April to 15th October
8 am to 5.30 pm *
* Throughout the year from Monday to Sunday
Hohenschwangau Castle
opening hours
• 8th October to 31st March
10 am to 4 pm
• 1st April to 7th October
9 am to 6 pm
Closed on 24th December
Valid for Hohenschwangau and the
Museum of the Bavarian Kings on the
same day
Valid
for Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau and the Museum of the
Bavarian Kings on the same day
Reservation charges
For the reservation of less than 15 tickets:
• Hohenschwangau or Neuschwanstein
 1.80 per person
• King's Ticket  3.60 per person
Groups of 15 persons or more:
• Hohenschwangau or Neuschwanstein
 0.90 per person
• King's Ticket  1.80 per person
Scale I Adults
Scale II Groups of at least 15 people,
senior citizens of 65 or over, students,
school children, disabled persons and
required escort (pass must be shown).
Free admission: Children and young
people under 18 years of age accompanied by adults (does not apply to
school classes at Hohenschwangau),
tour guides and tour operators‘ drivers
in the group.
Prices as of February 2014. Subject to alteration.
The time it takes to walk
from the Ticket Center
• Neuschwanstein: about 40 minutes
• Hohenschwangau: about 20 minutes
The approach road to Neuschwanstein
Castle is closed to general motor traffic.
In the village of Hohenschwangau horsedrawn carriages are available at Hotel
Müller which take you to the castle inn
located 984 feet, 300 metres/yards below Neuschwanstein.
Buses run between Hotel Lisl and the
“Jugend” lookout point. From there it is
a steep downhill walk of about 10 minutes (1312 feet, 400 metres/yards) to
Neuschwanstein Castle (not suitable for
anyone who has difficulty walking).
From the “Jugend” lookout point it is
a 2-minute walk to the Marien Bridge
situated 295 feet (90 metres) above
the Pöllat Gorge with a fine view of the
castle and the 147 feet (45 metre) high
waterfall.
A guided tour of Neuschwanstein or
Hohenschwangau lasts about 30 minutes. During the tour in Neuschwanstein
Castle there are 173 steps up and 207
down. Taking photographs during the
castle tour is strictly prohibited.
Museum der bayerischen könige
Museum of the Bavarian Kings
Opening hours:
1st April to 30th September
daily 9 am to 7 pm
1st October to 31st March
daily from 10 am to 6 pm
See page 23 for details.
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The romantic landscape of hills and lakes offer front-row seats with
breath-taking views of the castle and its majestic mountain setting.
To Hopfen
am See
To Roßhaupten
Forggensee
To Schongau
Boat trips
Lake Forggensee
To Weißensee
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Kalvarienberg
Hiking trail to Füssen
approx. 4 miles (7 km)
Castle
Neuschwanstein
Hiking trail to Füssen
approx. 3 miles (5 km)
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Marienbrücke
Alpsee
Please note:
The royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
are signposted with the German word “Königsschlösser”!
Hohenschwangau Castle, the nursery of the fairy-tale king, as well as
Neuschwanstein Castle are only
3 miles (5 km) away from Füssen.
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Füssen – between mountains, lakes and the River Lech
A romantic setting.
In Füssen, B a v a r i a n t r a d i t i o n s are still very much a part
of people‘s day-to-day lives.
Guests from all over the world can
experience these customs entirely
authentically – for example at an
alphorn concert by Lake Hopfensee. The fascinating mountain
panorama, the glittering lake and
sonorous alphorns – that‘s pure
Bavaria.
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High above the River Lech: the
Benedictine monastery of St Mang
and Füssen‘s High Palace (Hohes
Schloss).
Savour the town‘s special charm while strolling through
the streets and taking a look at the shops: that, too, is
something that is especially pleasurable in Füssen. Far
from the roar of the traffic, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the R e i c h e n s t r a s s e (main road),
wander down crooked lanes and discover many a fine
souvenir. Culinary delights and authentic beer gardens
are all included, of course.
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Füssen City Tour
Tourist Information
Train Station
Neuschwanstein
Castle
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at Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz.
The Schrannenplatz
once served as the town‘s corn
market. The late Gothic Corn House
is nowadays a popular meeting
point with market stands and small
catering outlets.
The Franciscan
M o n a s t e r y . The venerable
monastery buildings with the Baroque St Stephan’s Church are
situated on a small hill above the
River Lech from where there is a
magnificent view of the medieval
town centre. Next to them is the
old S t S e b a s t i a n C e m e t e r y with historical gravestones,
parts of which border on the old
town wall.
The path along the
banks of the River Lech
runs upstream to the district of
Bad Faulenbach and downstream
to Lake Forggensee. During a walk
you repeatedly catch sight of fine
views of the river, which up to the
19th century was an important
traffic and trading route navigated
by rafts.
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Holy Ghost HospitalC h u r c h . The richly decorated
Rococo façade of the Holy Ghost
Hospital Church depicts St Florian
as a help in preventing fires (the
previous Gothic church burnt down
in 1733) and St Christopher, who
as the patron saint of raftsmen has
his appropriate place here on the
mighty River Lech.
complexes in southern Germany.
It now houses the Town Gallery
of Paintings and a branch of the
Bavarian State Collections of
Paintings, where late Gothic and
Renaissance works of art are on
display.
The High Palace
( H o h e s S c h l o s s ) . The former residence of the Augsburg
prince bishops, with unique illusionist paintings on the façades
of the courtyard, is one of the
most important late Gothic castle
St Mang Monastery
a n d C h u r c h . The former Benedictine monastery dates back to
the 9th century. It was given its
present Baroque style by Füssen
architect Johann Jakob Herkomer.
Today the historical rooms house
the municipal authorities and the
Füssen Heritage Museum. For 50
years summer chamber music and
jazz concerts have been held in the
magnificent Prince‘s Hall. The for-
The medieval town centre.
mer monastery church and presentday parish church is the largest and
most impressive of Füssen‘s baroque churches. The crypt is thought
to date back in its architectural
history to the times of St Magnus
and houses Bavaria’s oldest fresco.
The Füssen Heritage
M u s e u m . Archaeological finds
and art treasures have provided
evidence of 1000 years of monastic history. The splendid Baroque
rooms, which include the Prince’s
Hall, give some idea of the former
monastery’s wealth. The museum
also boasts one of the finest collections of historical lutes and violins in Europe.
In the A n n a C h a p e l , which
can be reached via the museum, is
the impressive Death Dance cycle
by Jakob Hiebeler (1602), the oldest
of its kind in Bavaria.
The area of the present-day Bread Market
is thought to have been the origin
of the medieval town. Today it is
here that the Lute-Makers Fountain
recalls the historical importance
of Füssen as the “Cradle of LuteMaking” in Europe.
The Reichenstraße,
historical patricians‘ houses, huddling side by side, line the main
shopping street in the pedestrian
precinct, which is identical to the
route of the earlier Roman road
Via Claudia Augusta.
T h e T o w n F o u n t a i n at the
upper end of the Reichenstrasse
shows St Magnus, Füssen‘s patron
saint. At the fountain a narrow
metal strip has been set into the
street paving to recall the ancient
Roman route of the Via Claudia
Augusta in this area.
Mobile phone city guide
You can use your mobile phone to
hear information about the history
of Füssen in German or English at
eleven points around the old town.
You will recognise the individual
points and buildings by the information panels bearing the insignias of our partners tomis and the
History Channel.
Just dial in – don’t worry there are
no roaming charges.
The mobile phone city guide is also
available as an
app via iTunes
(price: EUR 1.59).
Online-City Tour
You can view Füssen’s loveliest
squares and sights before you
arrive using YouTube:
In English:
In German:
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Bavarian specialities
The restaurants and inns of Füssen
offer true Bavarian-style hospitality.
Bavarian specialities have a long
tradition here and are delicious.
These two pages show some examples of typical Bavarian dishes.
Please note that they may be prepared slightly differently in the
various restaurants.
Boiled white sausages (Weißwürste) are served with sweet
mustard (süßer Senf) and a
pretzel (Brezel) , a typical Bavarian bread speciality.
Meat loaf (Leberkäse/Fleischkäse)
is the favourite dish of many
Bavarians. It tastes great with a
tangy light or dark wheat beer
(Weizenbier) .
Bavarian-style
culinary delights.
A Bavarian snack platter (bayerische Brotzeitplatte) includes
ham, various kinds of sausage,
spicy Allgäu cheese and bread. This
also goes well with a wheat beer
(Weizenbier) .
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Fried pork sausage with sauerkraut (Schweinsbratwürste mit
Sauerkraut) . These sausages
are frequently eaten in a roll as a
snack, too.
Cheese spaetzle (Käsespätzle) are an Allgäu speciality consisting
of noodles mixed with spicy Allgäu
cheese and sprinkled with fried
onion rings.
Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) ,
Apples wrapped in sweet strudel
pastry with custard or vanilla ice
cream and/or whipped cream.
Knuckle of pork (Schweinshaxen)
is grilled or roasted and usually
served with bread dumpling or po-
tato dumpling and red cabbage or
sauerkraut. A good hearty Bavarian
speciality.
An idyllic place to relax and unwind: the restaurant garden of
St Mang, formerly a monastery.
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A Journey of Discovery
Experience the Allgäu.
Hike in King Ludwig‘s
f o o t s t e p s : The route runs
from Füssen across the River Lech
and past the hidden Lake Schwansee to Hohenschwangau Castle,
King Ludwig II‘s childhood paradise.
From here the path winds its way
uphill to Neuschwanstein Castle.
Approx. 6 km, an easy hike.
Shorter route: take the scheduled
bus for either the outward or return trip.
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Discover the Allgäu from water!
Take a trip on Forggensee, Bavaria‘s
fifth largest lake and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the king‘s
castles of Neuschwanstein and
Hohenschwangau, the historical
town of Füssen and the surrounding Alpine peaks!
See page 18 for details.
www.forggenseeschifffahrt.de
It is hard to imagine a more romantic way to watch the sun go down
than on an evening boat ride on
the Forggensee. The two-hour trips
start from the jetty in Füssen at
7.30 p.m. every Wednesday in July
and August.
The Allgäu – yours to discover.
The Allgäu: Bavaria's most beautiful holiday area. The Füssen region
with its 935 miles (about 1500 kilometres) of perfectly signposted
routes and 65 circuit paths is regarded as a p a r a d i s e f o r
c y c l i s t s . Whether for those
with sporting ambitions or more
for pleasure, the foothills of the
Alps offer the appropriate route
for every type of cyclist.
http://maps.fuessen.de (GPS tracks)
Insider’s Tip
Take it easy on a flat walk, sticking
to the water’s edge in the heart of
some impressive mountain scenery. By following the Lechuferweg
trail to the shores of the Forggensee, the Hopfenseerundweg, the
Weißenseerundweg and the lakeside circuit in the Faulenbach Valley you can discover nature at its
most beautiful. The monumental
hulk of the Säuling, Füssen’s very
own mountain, is never out of sight.
S al o b e r- A lm
Leave the historical centre of Füssen, go through the car-free Faulenbach Valley, pass by Lake Alatsee and then go on uphill to the
Salober-Alm (located at an altitude
of 1087 metres), where food and
drinks are available.
Approx. 6–6. 5 km one way, a
simple hike. Altitude differential
approx. 300 m. Duration: approx.
4.5–5.5 hours round trip.
www.saloberalm.de*
Hopfensee
The starting point is the car park
by the lakeside road (Uferstraße) in
Hopfen am See (can also be reached
by scheduled bus from Füssen bus
station!). From here you follow th
* Homepages only available in German.
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Winter wonderland
The pleasures of the snow.
Have your winter fairy-tale come
true: wrapped up in cosy blankets,
you glide through the glittering,
snow-covered landscape in a horsedrawn sleigh. For example at Lake
Hopfensee or Lake Bannwaldsee,
where you can observe up to 150
deer living in the wild.
Winter time in Füssen: magnificently fresh winter air and a crystal-clear view of the mountains.
The mountain hut tobogganing
combination is very popular: climb
your way up cleared tails to a
warm welcome in a cosy mountain
hut, after which you can fly back
down the valley on a sled.
Twinkling lights, Allgäu arts and
crafts, the delicious fragrance of
roast apples and punch: F ü s s e n
C h r i s t m a s M a r k e t is held
on two weekends in December in
the festively illuminated monastery
courtyard of St Mang, at the heart
of Füssen‘s historical town centre.
Enjoy a unique blend of the traditional and modern. Brass band
music and the sound of rifle fire
are an integral part of the experience.
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Boat trips on Lake Forggensee
See
Treat yourself to a magnificent waterborne panorama: the further the Forggensee boat moves away from the lake‘s southern
shore, the more splendid the view of the mountain world of
the Ammergau, Lechtal and Tannheim Alps, Neuschwanstein
and Hohenschwangau castles and the silhouette of Füssen. Get
to know the Allgäu Königswinkel from the water on a relaxing
boat excursion on Bavaria‘s fifth largest lake.
From June 1st to October 15th the two passenger boats of
the Füssen shipping company run two round trips of differing
length several times a day. The short circuit in the southern
section of the lake lasts approx. 55 minutes. The large circuit
lasts two hours and runs to the dam at the northern end. At
each stop-off point you can leave the boat or take a lunch or
coffee break as you please.
Both boats have catering on board and can also be booked for
special trips. It is also possible to alternate sections of a hike or
cycle tour with a boat trip.
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Daily schedule 01.06. to 15.10.:
Large circuit: (scheduled service)
Departure DepartureDeparture
10:00
12:30
15:00
10:05
12:35
15:05
10:15
12:45
15:15
10:20
12:50
15:20
10:30
13:00
15:30
10:45
13:15
15:45
10:55
13:25
15:55
11:00
13:30
16:00
Bootshafen/Harbour (Füssen)
Festspielhaus (Füssen)
Waltenhofen (Schwangau)
Brunnen (Schwangau)
Osterreinen (Rieden)
Dietringen (Rieden)
Tiefental (Roßhaupten)
Kraftwerk/Power station (Roßhaupten)
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back towards Füssen
11:15
13:45
16:15
11:30
14:00
16:30
11:40
14:10
16:40
11:45
14:15
16:45
11:55
14:25
16:55
12:00
14:30
17:00
Arrival ArrivalArrival
Dietringen (Rieden)
Osterreinen (Rieden)
Brunnen (Schwangau)
Waltenhofen (Schwangau)
Festspielhaus (Füssen)
Bootshafen/Harbour (Füssen)
Small circuit: (only if there are enough passengers – at least 10 – from Füssen) MS Füssen
Upper covered deck with 120
seats (can be booked separately on
scheduled runs); lower covered deck
with 130 seats; 150 seats on deck.
Buffet catering can be booked on
request for groups of up to 200.
Departure DepartureDepartureDepartureDepartureDeparture
10:3011:30 13:0014:2015:3016:30Bootshafen/Harbour (Füssen)
10:35
11:35
13:05
14:25
15:35 16:35 Festspielhaus (Füssen)
10:50
11:50
13:20
14:40
15:50
16:50 Osterreinen (Rieden)
11:10
12:10
13:40
15:00
16:10
17:10
Waltenhofen (Schwangau)
-------- 12:20
13:50 -------- -------- 17:20
Festspielhaus (Füssen)
11:20
12:25
13:55 15:10 16:20
17:25
Bootshafen/Harbour (Füssen)
ArrivalArrivalArrivalArrivalArrivalArrival
Fares per person:
MS Allgäu
Covered deck with 110 seats; 110
seats on deck. Buffet catering
available on request for groups of
up to 80.
Boat
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trips in th
Allgäu
Large circuit:
Adults:
€11,00 (without guest ticket)
€10,00 (with guest ticket; groups from 20)
Children (4 –14 years): € 6,00 (without guest ticket)
€ 5,50 (with guest ticket)
Small circuit:
Adults:
€
€
Children (4 –14 years): €
€
8,00 (without guest ticket)
7,00 (with guest ticket; groups from 20)
4,00 (without guest ticket)
3,50 (with guest ticket)
The reduced group fare only applies when tickets are paid for together.
Fares for individual sections of the large circuit on request.
Information and reservations for travel groups · Provider: Städtische Forggenseeschifffahrt Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/92 13 63 or +49 (0) 83 62/93 85-22 · Fax: +49 (0) 83 62/92 13 64 or +49 (0) 83 62/93 85-20
[email protected] (01.06.–15.10.) or [email protected] · www.forggenseeschifffahrt.de
Discover the region
Day trips.
Z u g s p i t z e Germany’s highest mountain, (about 43 miles, 70
km). At an altitude of almost 3000
metres (9842 feet), its peak can be
reached by rack railway from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
www.zugspitze.de
M u n i c h Bavaria’s capital is
one of the most interesting cities
in Germany (about 71 miles, 115
km) – hourly train connection.
www.muenchen.de
O b e r a m m e r g a u can be
easily reached by car (about 28
miles, 45 km). This holiday resort
is world-famous for its Passion
Play. Yet the numerous house-wall
paintings, called Lüftlmalereien,
and the artistic wood carvings are
themselves worth a visit.
www.oberammergau.de
Follow the German Alpine Road to
L i n d a u and discover the only
Bavarian town on Lake Constance
(about 143 miles, 230 km). It is
popular for its historical Old Town,
round trips by ship and a fantastic
view. Detours to the flower-bedecked island of Mainau are possible via Meersburg.
www.lindau.de
Herrenchiemsee
C a s t l e In 1873 King Ludwig II
of Bavaria acquired the Herreninsel
on Lake Chiemsee as the location
for his Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee. The actual building of
this “Bavarian Versailles” was begun in 1878. When Ludwig II died
in 1886 the palace was still incomplete, and sections of it were later
demolished.
www.herrenchiemsee.de
L i n d e r h o f p a l a c e This
palace was also built by Ludwig II,
and for many Ludwig fans it is in
fact the finest (about 31 miles,
50 km). The Hall of Mirrors, the
Palace Park with its Moorish Kiosk
and Peacock’s Throne as well as the
artificial grotto with a wave machine, through which the King was
rowed in his shell boat, are some
of the exceptional sights.
www.linderhof.de
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Lifelines
Romantic Road
Frankfurt a. Main
Würzburg
Bad Mergentheim
Rothenburg o.d.T.
Dinkelsbühl
Nördlingen
Donauwörth
Augsburg
Via Claudia
Augusta
Herrenchiemsee
Bad Tölz
Salzburg
Tegernsee
Oberammergau
Füssen
Bad Hindelang
Schongau
Wieskirche
Oberstaufen
Lindau
Bodensee
Munich
Landsberg am Lech
Schloss Linderhof
Ettal
Schloss
Neuschwanstein
Reit im Winkl
Berchtesgaden
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Zugspitze
German
Alpine Road
Meran
Bozen
Altino
Verona
Venice
Via Claudia Augusta
The region has always been at the centre of
European culture. Built under the Roman
Emperor Claudius as a military road, the Via
Claudia Augusta remained one of the most
important alpine crossing routes for many
centuries. This was a much-used route for
traders, travellers and armies. These days, the
link between northern Italy and the Danube is
a popular tourist trail.
www.viaclaudia.org
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Ostiglia
German Alpine Road
Over 450 kilometres long from
Lindau on the shores of Lake
Constance to Berchtesgaden in the
south-eastern-most tip of Bavaria,
this holiday route sweeps through
the foothills of the Bavarian Alps
and always affords unforgettable
mountain views.
A day trip along the German Alpine
Road in either direction starting
from Füssen is a truly worthwhile
experience.
www.deutschealpenstrasse.de
W ü r z b u r g The start or finish
of the Romantic road, with a wide
range of sights worth seeing: Marienberg Fort, the Cathedral, the
historical town centre and the
Prince-Bishop‘s Residence (UNESCO
World Heritage Site) – a magnificent Baroque specimen by Balthasar Neumann.
www.wuerzburg.de
Romantic Road
The Romantic Road is one of
Germany‘s most popular tourist
routes. Over a distance of only
240 miles (385 km), it features
an exquisite series of tourist
attractions.
www.romanticroad.de
Rothenburg ob der
T a u b e r The medieval appearance of this little town bewitches
every visitor. The wall encircling
the town, for example, is still preserved, providing the perfect setting for the Gothic and Renaissance gabled houses (about 155 miles,
250 km). www.rothenburg.de
W i e s k i r c h e This Rococo
church (1746–1754) is a UNESCO
World Heritage site and should be
a stop on every travel route. Seldom have cheerfulness and devoutness been combined more beautifully than in the light-flooded interior, which can also be enjoyed
during one of the frequent concerts (about 16 miles, 25 km).
www.wieskirche.de
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Hotel Schlosskrone ★★★★S
Comfort: Heavenly Bavarian style, 62 rooms &
suites (built 2011), partly air conditioned. Breakfast
buffet, SAT-TV, safe, minibar, underground parking
and free wireless internet access.
Culinarium: Bavarian cooking heaven! Sitting in
the wooden “Himmelsstube” or conservatory from
lunch to dinner with buffets and à la carte!
Relax at the “Chili – Bar, Ristorante, Vinoteca” –
a hip themed restaurant with wine cellar.
Chocolate-Heaven: Pastry shop “Kurcafe” - Homemade sweet dreams of chocolate since 1896! It is a
must to come and taste these gorgeous delights!
Chilling at Spa “Schloss-Therme”: Relaxing in
300 m² of royal spa facilities with beauty studio,
massage department and fitness.
Conference and more: 150 m² meeting facilities
for 10 to 100 people with lots of incentive possibilities.
Celebrating and more: 200 m² ballroom and
banquet suite for all kind of celebrations.
Culture and nature: From Neuschwanstein Castle
to the historical city of Fuessen – just a minute
away from your Schlosskrone!
We look forward to welcome you!
Accomodation · Restaurants
Hotel Schlosskrone ★★★★S
Family Schöll · Kur-Cafe Hotel Allgäu GmbH
Prinzregentenplatz 2–4 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/93 01 80 · Fax +49 (0) 83 62/9 30 18 50
[email protected] · www.schlosskrone.de
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Hotel Hirsch ★★★★
Pleasant memories are best planned in advance
Central ... in the town centre and extremely close
to King Ludwig‘s Castles
Convenient ... private parking as well as secure
garages
Family owned ... for four generations
Elegant ... 53 individually decorated, spacious rooms
Inviting ... cosy restaurants with regional specialities
A house with charisma, a house with charm –
a building with 100 years of history. Traditionally
decorated rooms, each of them in their own unique
style. Our hotel is a family-run business and we aim
to offer our guests an experience they will never
forget.
A number of restaurants decorated to original
Bavarian designs offer a variety of local culinary
dishes. Allgäu specialities as well as modern cuisine.
Visit us for a quick lunch or for a romantic candlelight dinner.
Our conference rooms can cater for business
meetings, family celebrations or dinner parties.
Welcome to HOTEL HIRSCH FÜSSEN.
Hotel Hirsch ★★★★
Hotel Hirsch GmbH & Co. KG
Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 7 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/9 39 80
Fax +49 (0) 83 62/93 98 77
[email protected] · www.hotelfuessen.de
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Luitpoldpark-Hotel 1111
Various restaurants and bars offer Bavarian and international specialities.
7 banquet and conference rooms each for
up to 100 people.
Spacious 1,500 m² “LöWe” wellness and
fitness park. Ayurveda studio and beauty
treatment department.
300 underground parking spaces.
4 km to Neuschwanstein Castle.
Luitpoldpark-Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★
LUITPOLDPARK-HOTEL Betriebs- und
Vermietungsgesellschaft mbH
Bahnhofstraße 1–3 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/9 04-0
Fax +49 (0) 83 62/9 04-6 78
[email protected]
www.luitpoldpark-hotel.de
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All 131 comfort rooms and suites with
direct-dial telephone, safe, flatscreen TV /
radio, wireless LAN (WLAN), bathroom
with bathtub, WC, some with bidet, vanity
mirror and hair dryer.
Covering almost 1,000 square metres, the museum, which opened in
September 2011, provides a richly-illustrated insight into the story
of the Wittelsbach dynasty, which played a key role in shaping the
history of Europe. The exhibition focuses on the reign of the
Kings of Bavaria from 1806 to 1918.
Opening hours:
01.10.–31.03. Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
01.04.–30.09. Daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tickets and guided tours:
Tickets can be purchased at the museum ticket
desk and at the Ticket Center in Hohenschwangau Castle.
For our current programme of guided tours and
events please see our homepage:
www.museumderbayerischenkoenige.de
Audio guides in eight different languages are available free
of charge to visitors to the museum, allowing them to take
in the exhibition in their own time.
Contact:
Museum der bayerischen Könige
Alpseestraße 27
87645 Hohenschwangau
Phone: 0 83 62-9 26 46 40
[email protected]
Further reading and special gift ideas can be found at our
museum shop. Then, why not round off your visit with a bite
to eat at the “Alpenrose am See” museum restaurant with its
picturesque view of Hohenschwangau Castle and the alpine
panorama?
THE KING’ TICKET. THE ALL-INCLUSIVE VISITOR TICKET.
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www.koenigscard.com
Subsidised by the European region with backing from
the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRD)
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Accomodation · Restaurants
ZEIT UND HERZLICHKEIT
Füssen im Allgäu
Hotel Sommer ★★★★
Our ★★★★ Spa-Hotel Sommer enjoys a
secluded location with a panoramic view
of the Allgäu Alps and the royal seat of
Neuschwanstein Castle. The famous
Wieskirche and Linderhof palace are only
minutes away by car. Our rooms and
suites offer every comfort and have been
decorated with an eye for detail.
You can choose to enjoy delicious, fresh,
regional dishes in our pleasant, rustically
styled restaurant, Mediterranean conservatory or on the sun terrace. The historic
old town is just a few minutes’ stroll away.
Afterwards, why not stop off at the hotel
bar?
Our generously proportioned 1,500 square
metre spa complex has everything you
could wish for, with all-year-round heated
outdoor saltwater pool, indoor pool and
sauna complex. In our beauty and massage
department, expert masseurs and beauticians will care for your every need.
Bicycle hire, sports studio, fitness programme, conference rooms, underground
car park, outdoor parking, generous breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Hotel Sommer ★★★★
Hotel Sommer GmbH · Proprietor Wolfgang Sommer
Weidachstraße 74 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 47-0 · Fax +49 (0) 83 62/91 47-14
[email protected] · www.hotel-sommer.de
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Filser Relaxhotel ★★★S
A well-run house, very quiet and yet
centrally situated in the Saeulingstraße /
Koenig-Ludwig-Promenade.
Only a few minutes on foot to the Music
Theatre, Lake Forggensee and the historical town centre. About 4 km (2.5 miles)
to the royal castles of Neuschwanstein
and Hohenschwangau.
Live comfortably – be pampered a little.
A personal atmosphere. Comfortable
rooms with shower and WC.
Magnificent view of the mountains and
the town of Fuessen. A lovely lawn for
sunbathing, terraced garden, a cosy rustic-style lounge with a tiled stove.
Lift, ecological or Finnish sauna, small
fitness room, cosmetic and spa treatment, massages.
A lavish breakfast buffet, delicious cooking with a choice of dishes, whole food,
weightwatcher meals, special diets, culinary buffet. Free parking in front of our
house. Free WLAN.
Welcome in our hotel.
Filser Relaxhotel ★★★S
Hotel Filser GmbH · Family Thanner / Filser
Säulingstraße 3 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 25-0 · Fax 91 25-73
[email protected] · www.hotel-filser.de
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Villa Toscana ★★★S
The 31 rooms are individually laid out and
decorated in the Mediterranean style.
For some rest and relaxation, pay a visit
to our small spa or the large sunbathing
area with views of the Bavarian Alps.
Villa Toscana ★★★ S
2. MB Mitteldeutsche Betriebsges. mbH
Von-Freyberg-Straße 28 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 37-0
Fax +49 (0) 83 62/91 37-19
[email protected]
www.villa-toscana-fuessen.de
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Vitalhotel Wiedemann ★★★S
The rooms are spacious and modern in
design with fresh colours and fitted with
This family-run hotel is located in the idyllic shower, WC, telephone and TV; some have
Bad Faulenbach valley. Here you have won- either a balcony or a terrace. Family rooms
derful natural surroundings right on your
and apartments for up to four people.
doorstep and beautiful lakes offering utter We provide creative, healthy cooking to
tranquillity. The historical centre of Füssen indulge you with selected set meals,
is just a short walk away (approx. 8 minutes). buffets and à la carte dishes.
Kurhotel Wiedemann KG ★★★ S
Dr. Anni Derday · Am Anger 3
87629 Füssen-Bad Faulenbach
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 30-0 · Fax 91 30-77
[email protected]
www.hotel-wiedemann.de
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Accomodation · Restaurants
This historical villa is situated in the middle
of beautiful parkland near Füssen’s old
town. Enjoy the personal atmosphere and
the fabulous view of Füssen’s High Palace.
Hotel Restaurant Frühlingsgarten ★★★
In the Faulenbach Valley
A family-run hotel with a tradition of
hospitality going back more than 150
years. Located in a wonderfully quiet
spot, yet only five minutes on foot to the
town centre.
Comfy guest rooms
All rooms are comfortably and pleasantly
fitted with bathroom/WC or shower/WC,
telephone, television, some with a balcony. Cars can be parked at the hotel.
Here the proprietor does the cooking
with fresh produce from local farms. We
provide delicious delicacies for guests
with a hearty appetite and those who are
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more interested in a snack. With foaming
beer and fine wines. With homemade
cakes and great ice cream creations.
Look forward to your holiday.
Hotel Restaurant Frühlingsgarten ★★★
Family Weyerer
Alatseestraße 8
87629 Füssen-Bad Faulenbach
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 73-0
Fax +49 (0) 83 62/91 73-40
[email protected]
www.hotel-fruehlingsgarten.de
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EuroParkHotel International
Open all year around. Located in the
quiet "Faulenbach" valley, at the river
Lech. Short walking distance into the
centre of Fuessen and just 5 km away
from Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
All 141 rooms, most with balcony, are
Non-smoking rooms. WLAN is available
in all rooms (fees apply). 24 h reception,
free sauna, fitness & table tennis.
Restaurant with Bavarian Specialities.
Our "Jaegerstuberl" pub encourages you
to get together. Lobby with coffee machine and a PC with free internet access.
Parking is available in our garage for a
fee.
EuroParkHotel International
Europarkhotel und Gesundheit GmbH & Co. KG
Am Kapellenberg 2
87629 Füssen-Bad Faulenbach
Tel. 0 83 62/508-0 · Fax 0 83 62/508-113
[email protected]
www.europarkhotel.de
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Apartments
Accomodation · Restaurants
Mein lieber Schwan
f
Beautiful art nouveau villa, excellently
situated, fully renovated, with a large
garden, quiet, idyllic, near the town
centre, with a view of the mountains and
castles.
All apartments are furnished with
antiques and have a balcony, marble
bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, internet,
flatscreenTV, parking.
Mein lieber Schwan f
P. A. Bletschacher
Augustenstraße 3 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/50 99 80 or
Tel. +49 (0) 1 71/4 02 35 56
Fax +49 (0) 83 62/50 99 14
[email protected]
www.meinlieberschwan.de
Restaurant
Wirtshaus
„Herzl am Rathaus“
The “Herzl am Rathaus” inn awaits you with delicious Bavarian specialties, various locally brewed
beers from the Allgäuer brewery, which you can
pour for yourself if you wish, and a pleasant
atmosphere where you will feel right at home.
Our pub is open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
The kitchen is open from 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
We look forward to your visit!
Wirtshaus „Herzl am Rathaus“
Lechhalde 4 · 87629 Füssen
Tel. +49 (0) 83 62/9 30 09 79
Mobil +49 (0) 160/3 51 02 84
Fax +49 (0) 83 62/9 30 09 89
[email protected]
www.herzl-fuessen.de
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Arrival · Publisher details
How to get
to Füssen.
The holiday resort of Füssen lies at the heart of
Europe, directly on the border to Austria. The cities
of Munich, Augsburg and Innsbruck are each about
100 km away, providing attractive destinations for
day trips. The Swiss border at Lake Constance is
120 km from Füssen, Italy is within easy reach, only
140 km away over the Brenner Pass.
Tunisia
By car
Lisbon
A (= Autobahn / motorway)
A 7 Ulm – Füssen
B (= Bundesstraße / main road)
B 309, B 310, B 16 and
B 17 (Romantic Road from Würzburg to Füssen)
Airports / Trains
Munich Airport: München-Erding, about 100 miles
(160 km), take S-Bahn (suburban railway) or bus to
Central Station, then continue to Füssen by rail (hourly
train connections). www.munich-airport.de
Stuttgart Airport: about 143 miles (230 km), S-Bahn
to Central Station, hourly train connections to Füssen
via Augsburg. www.stuttgart-airport.com
Memmingen Airport: about 47 miles (75 km).
www.allgaeu-airport.de
Innsbruck Airport: about 62 miles (100 km).
www.innsbruck-airport.com
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Tourist Information Füssen, www.fuessen.de
Erscheinungsbild Allgäu GmbH: 3K München,
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Concept / Design / Realisation: JUNG Agentur für Kommunikation und Werbung, Munich, www.jung-kreativ.de
Photography: Allgäu GmbH, Arthur F. Selbach / Bavarian
Ministry of Trade, Infrastructure, Transportation and Technology, Munich / Andreas Bestle, Congress – Tourismus –
Wirtschaft Würzburg / Petra Gasteiger, Hopfen am See /
Andreas Hub / Helmut Kroiß, Füssen / Munich Tourist
Office, A. Kupka / Hubert Riegger, Füssen / Rothenburg
Tourismus Service / Günter Standl, Laufen
Copy: Füssen Tourismus und Marketing
Translation: CAT Translations, www.cattranslations.com
Cartography: SAM-media.net, Gilching, www.sam-media.net
Print: Holzer GmbH, Weiler im Allgäu, www.druckerei-holzer.de
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Füssen
Bad Faulenbach
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87629 Füssen
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Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 1
87629 Füssen
Telefon +49 (0) 83 62/93 85-0
Telefax +49 (0) 83 62/93 85-20
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Seeweg 4
87629 Füssen
Telefon +49 (0) 83 62/65 00
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