Füssen, Germany

Füssen, Germany

Füssen Germany

Füssen is a charming town in Bavaria, Germany, known for the Hohes Schloss and its Basilica and former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang. The famous Neuschwanstein Castle is a few kilometres to the east. There are beautiful lakes with stunning views and the "Kalvarienberg" which has the "Stations of the Cross" on it. The most important sites to see in Füssen are: • Schloss Neuschwanstein: the mother of all castles known throughout the world. • Hohenschwangau: This castle was the home of Louis II, while he was growing up. • Wies: This pilgrimage church is one of the great masterpieces of Rococo world. It has been designated a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. • Falkenstein: Another castle, this one is a ruin, a short drive from Füssen, near Pfronten. • Via Claudia: Ancient Roman road from Donauwörth, in the Alps, to Venice. • Tegelberg: A ski resort, but in summer you can take the lift to the top.
Recommended airport
Franz Josef Strauss München (MUC)
Points of interest
Nearby destinations
  • Bavarian Alps a 16.18 km
  • Seefeld a 45.11 km
  • Mittelberg a 49.39 km