Füssen

The romantic soul of Bavaria

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The romantic fascination of Füssen.

NeuschwansteinHohenschwangau

There is one place where contrast-ing 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 fi n-est beauty spots. Füssen awaits you.

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Füssen

ContentsThe Castles ................................................................................ 4–7The Town ................................................................................. 8–11Culinary delights ...............................................................12–13Sports and more................................................................14–15Winter ....................................................................................16–17Forggensee boat trips .............................................................18Day trips .......................................................................................19Lifelines · Romantic Road .............................................. 20–21Accommodation and restaurants ..............................22–26Museum of the Bavarian Kings ..........................................23Arrival · Publisher details ......................................................27

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Dream and reality.

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.

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 resi-dence by the idyllic Lake Alpsee. Ludwig spent a happy childhood and youth here. The palace is well worth a visit: with its richly deco-rated rooms and original furniture, it vividly recalls the everyday life of the royal family.

The legend lives on: K i n g L u d w i g I I (1845–1886), who met his death under myste-rious circumstances in Lake Starn- berg, is a fascinating figure. Every year millions of visitors flock to the palaces of this shy monarch who loved art and loathed state affairs.

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 en- joyable in winter when you can ex-plore the royal apartments without the crowds of summer visitors.

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The castles.

Facts and fi gures

Museum of the Bavarian Kings

Opening hours:1st April to 30th Septemberdaily 9 am to 7 pm1st October to 31st Marchdaily from 10 am to 6 pm

See page 23 for details.

Museum der bayerischen könige

Ticket Center

Ticket CenterAlpseestrasse 1287645 HohenschwangauTelephone +49 (0) 83 62-93 08 30Telefax +49 (0) 83 62-9 30 83 20info@ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de

Tickets can also be booked online:www.ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de

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 pmClosed 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 Castleopening hours

• 8th October to 31st March 10 am to 4 pm• 1st April to 7th October 9 am to 6 pmClosed on 24th December

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 traffi c.

In the village of Hohenschwangau horse-drawn carriages are available at Hotel Müller which take you to the castle inn located 984 feet, 300 metres/yards be-low Neuschwanstein.

Buses run between Hotel Lisl and the “Jugend” lookout point. From there it is a steep downhill walk of about 10 minu-tes (1312 feet, 400 metres/yards) to Neuschwanstein Castle (not suitable for anyone who has diffi culty 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 fi ne view of the castle and the 147 feet (45 metre) high waterfall.

A guided tour of Neuschwanstein or Hohenschwangau lasts about 30 minu-tes. During the tour in Neuschwanstein Castle there are 173 steps up and 207 down. Taking photographs during the castle tour is strictly prohibited.

Prices of admission per person

Scale of Scale of charges I charges II• Neuschwanstein 12.00 11.00• Hohenschwangau 12.00 11.00• King's Ticket � 23.00 21.00• Wittelsbach Ticket � 19.50 17.00• Swan Ticket � 28.50 27.00 � Valid for Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau on the same day � Valid for Hohenschwangau and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings on the same day � Valid for Neuschwanstein, Hohen- schwangau 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 accom-panied 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.

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Alpsee

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Forggensee

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CastleNeuschwanstein

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To Hopfen am See

To Roßhaupten

To Weißensee

To Schongau

To Reutte

Hiking trail to Füssen approx. 3 miles (5 km)

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Hiking trail to Füssen approx. 4 miles (7 km)

Boat tripsLake Forggensee

Please note:The royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are signposted with the German word “Königsschlösser”!

Hohenschwangau Castle, the nurs-ery of the fairy-tale king, as well as Neuschwanstein Castle are only 3 miles (5 km) away from Füssen.

The romantic landscape of hills and lakes offer front-row seats with breath-taking views of the castle and its majestic mountain setting.

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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 Hopfen-see. The fascinating mountain panorama, the glittering lake and sonorous alphorns – that‘s pure Bavaria.

A romantic setting.

Füssen – between mountains, lakes and the River Lech

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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 atmos- phere 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

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Tourist Information

� S t M a n g M o n a s t e r y a n d C h u r c h . The former Be-nedictine 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 magnifi cent Prince‘s Hall. The for-

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� H o l y G h o s t H o s p i t a l -C h u r c h . The richly decorated Rococo façade of the Holy Ghost Hospital Church depicts St Florian as a help in preventing fi res (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.

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� T o u r i s t I n f o r m a t i o n at Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz.

� T h e S c h r a n n e n p l a t z 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.

� T h e F r a n c i s c a n M o n a s t e r y . The venerable monastery buildings with the Ba-roque St Stephan’s Church are situated on a small hill above the River Lech from where there is a magnifi cent 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.

� T h e p a t h a l o n g t h e b a n k s o f t h e R i v e r L e c h runs upstream to the district of Bad Faulenbach and downstream to Lake Forggensee. During a walk you repeatedly catch sight of fi ne views of the river, which up to the 19th century was an important traffi c and trading route navigated by rafts.

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� T h e H i g h P a l a c e( H o h e s S c h l o s s ) . The for-mer residence of the Augsburg prince bishops, with unique illu-sionist paintings on the façades of the courtyard, is one of the most important late Gothic castle

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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.

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The medieval town centre.

� T h e R e i c h e n s t r a ß e , historical patricians‘ houses, hud-dling 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.

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� T h e F ü s s e n H e r i t a g e M u s e u m . Archaeological fi nds and art treasures have provided evidence of 1000 years of monas-tic 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 fi nest col-lections of historical lutes and vio-lins 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.

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� T h e a r e a o f t h e p r e -s e n t - d a y B r e a d M a r k e t 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 Lute-Making” in Europe.

M o b i l e p h o n e c i t y g u i d eYou 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 infor-mation panels bearing the insigni-as 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).

O n l i n e - C i t y T o u rYou can view Füssen’s loveliest squares and sights before you arrive using YouTube:

In English: In German:

mer monastery church and present-day parish church is the largest and most impressive of Füssen‘s baro-que churches. The crypt is thought to date back in its architectural history to the times of St Magnus and houses Bavaria’s oldest fresco.

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Bavarian-style culinary delights.

Bavarian specialities

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Fried pork sausage with sau-erkraut (Schweinsbratwürste mit Sauerkraut) �. These sausages are frequently eaten in a roll as a snack, too.

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 ex-amples of typical Bavarian dishes. Please note that they may be pre-pared slightly differently in the various restaurants.

Boiled white sausages (Weiß-würste) � are served with sweet mustard (süßer Senf) � and a pretzel (Brezel) �, a typical Bava-rian 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) �.

A Bavarian snack platter (bayeri-sche 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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Cheese spaetzle (Käsespätzle) � are an Allgäu speciality consisting of noodles mixed with spicy Allgäu cheese and sprinkled with fried onion rings.

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Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) �, Apples wrapped in sweet strudel pastry with custard or vanilla ice cream and/or whipped cream.

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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 un-wind: the restaurant garden of St Mang, formerly a monastery.

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Discover the Allgäu from water! Take a trip on Forggensee, Bavaria‘s fi fth largest lake and enjoy a fan-tastic panoramic view of the king‘s castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, the historical town of Füssen and the surroun-ding Alpine peaks! See page 18 for details.www.forggenseeschifffahrt.de

It is hard to imagine a more roman-tic 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.

H i k e i n K i n g L u d w i g ‘ s f o o t s t e p s : The route runs from Füssen across the River Lech and past the hidden Lake Schwan-see 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 re-turn trip.

Experience the Allgäu.

A Journey of Discovery

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The Allgäu – yours to discover.The Allgäu: Bavaria's most beauti-ful holiday area. The Füssen region with its 935 miles (about 1500 kilo-metres) of perfectly signposted routes and 65 circuit paths is re-garded 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)

H o p f e n s e eThe 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

S a l o b e r - A l mLeave the historical centre of Füs-sen, go through the car-free Fau-lenbach Valley, pass by Lake Alat-see 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*

* Homepages only available in German.

I n s i d e r ’ s T i pTake it easy on a fl at walk, sticking to the water’s edge in the heart of some impressive mountain scene-ry. By following the Lechuferweg trail to the shores of the Forggen-see, the Hopfenseerundweg, the Weißenseerundweg and the lake-side circuit in the Faulenbach Val-ley you can discover nature at its most beautiful. The monumental hulk of the Säuling, Füssen’s very own mountain, is never out of sight.

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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 horse- drawn 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: magnifi-cently fresh winter air and a crys- tal-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 tradi- tional and modern. Brass band music and the sound of rifle fire are an integral part of the expe-rience.

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Boat trips on Lake Forggensee

Treat yourself to a magnificent waterborne panorama: the fur-ther 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.

MS FüssenUpper 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.

Daily schedule 01.06. to 15.10.:

Large circuit: (scheduled service)

Departure Departure Departure10:00 12:30 15:00 Bootshafen/Harbour (Füssen)10:05 12:35 15:05 Festspielhaus (Füssen)10:15 12:45 15:15 Waltenhofen (Schwangau)10:20 12:50 15:20 Brunnen (Schwangau)10:30 13:00 15:30 Osterreinen (Rieden)10:45 13:15 15:45 Dietringen (Rieden)10:55 13:25 15:55 Tiefental (Roßhaupten)11:00 13:30 16:00 Kraftwerk/Power station (Roßhaupten)

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11:15 13:45 16:15 Dietringen (Rieden)11:30 14:00 16:30 Osterreinen (Rieden)11:40 14:10 16:40 Brunnen (Schwangau)11:45 14:15 16:45 Waltenhofen (Schwangau)11:55 14:25 16:55 Festspielhaus (Füssen)12:00 14:30 17:00 Bootshafen/Harbour (Füssen)Arrival Arrival Arrival

MS Allgäu Covered deck with 110 seats; 110 seats on deck. Buffet catering available on request for groups of up to 80.

Small circuit: (only if there are enough passengers – at least 10 – from Füssen)

Departure Departure Departure Departure Departure Departure10:30 11:30 13:00 14:20 15:30 16:30 Bootshafen/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)Arrival Arrival Arrival Arrival Arrival Arrival

Fares per person:

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: € 8,00 (without guest ticket) € 7,00 (with guest ticket; groups from 20) Children (4 –14 years): € 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.

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Allgäu 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 85-20info@schifffahrt.fuessen.de (01.06.–15.10.) or schifffahrt@fuessen.de · www.forggenseeschifffahrt.de

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Day trips. Z u g s p i t z e Germany’s high-est mountain, (about 43 miles, 70 km). At an altitude of almost 3000 metres (9842 feet), its peak can be reached by rack railway from Gar-misch-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

Follow the German Alpine Road toL i n d a u and discover the onlyBavarian town on Lake Constance(about 143 miles, 230 km). It ispopular for its historical Old Town,round trips by ship and a fantasticview. Detours to the fl ower-be-decked island of Mainau are possi-ble via Meersburg.www.lindau.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

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 fi nest (about 31 miles, 50 km). The Hall of Mirrors, the Palace Park with its Moorish Kiosk and Peacock’s Throne as well as the artifi cial grotto with a wave machi-ne, through which the King was rowed in his shell boat, are some of the exceptional sights.www.linderhof.de

H e r r e n c h i e m s e e 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 Herren-chiemsee. The actual building of this “Bavarian Versailles” was be-gun in 1878. When Ludwig II died in 1886 the palace was still incom-plete, and sections of it were later demolished.www.herrenchiemsee.de

Discover the region

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Via Claudia AugustaThe 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

Lifelines

Romantic Road

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German Alpine RoadOver 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.

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Romantic RoadThe 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

W ü r z b u r g The start or fi nish of the Romantic road, with a wide range of sights worth seeing: Ma-rienberg Fort, the Cathedral, the historical town centre and the Prince-Bishop‘s Residence (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – a magnifi -cent Baroque specimen by Baltha-sar Neumann.www.wuerzburg.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. Sel-dom have cheerfulness and devout-ness been combined more beauti-fully than in the light-fl ooded in-terior, which can also be enjoyed during one of the frequent con-certs (about 16 miles, 25 km).www.wieskirche.de

R o t h e n b u r g o b d e r T a u b e r The medieval appear-ance of this little town bewitches every visitor. The wall encircling the town, for example, is still pre-served, providing the perfect set-ting for the Gothic and Renaissan-ce gabled houses (about 155 miles, 250 km). www.rothenburg.de

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Hotel Schlosskrone ★★★★S

Hotel Schlosskrone ★★★★SFamily Schöll · Kur-Cafe Hotel Allgäu GmbHPrinzregentenplatz 2–4 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/93 01 80 · Fax +49 (0) 83 62/9 30 18 50reception@schlosskrone.de · www.schlosskrone.de

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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” - Home- made 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 possibi-lities.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!

Hotel Hirsch ★★★★

Hotel Hirsch ★★★★

Hotel Hirsch GmbH & Co. KGKaiser-Maximilian-Platz 7 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/9 39 80Fax +49 (0) 83 62/93 98 77info@hotelhirsch.de · www.hotelfuessen.de

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Pleasant memories are best planned in advance

Central ... in the town centre and extremely close to King Ludwig‘s CastlesConvenient ... private parking as well as secure garagesFamily owned ... for four generations Elegant ... 53 individually decorated, spacious roomsInviting ... 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 candle-light dinner. Our conference rooms can cater for business meetings, family celebrations or dinner parties.

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Luitpoldpark-Hotel 1111All 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. Various restaurants and bars offer Bava-rian 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 mbHBahnhofstraße 1–3 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/9 04-0Fax +49 (0) 83 62/9 04-6 78fuessen@luitpoldpark-hotel.dewww.luitpoldpark-hotel.de

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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.

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.

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?

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 Hohenschwan-gau Castle.For our current programme of guided tours and events please see our homepage:www.museumderbayerischenkoenige.de

Contact:Museum der bayerischen KönigeAlpseestraße 2787645 HohenschwangauPhone: 0 83 62-9 26 46 40info@museum-hohenschwangau.de

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THE KING’ TICKET. THE ALL-INCLUSIVE VISITOR TICKET.

INTERREG – gemeinsam

grenzenlos gestalten Subsidised by the European region with backing from the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRD)

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Hotel Sommer ★★★★

Hotel Sommer ★★★★

Hotel Sommer GmbH · Proprietor Wolfgang SommerWeidachstraße 74 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 47-0 · Fax +49 (0) 83 62/91 47-14info@hotel-sommer.de · www.hotel-sommer.de

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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 conser-vatory 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 beauti-cians will care for your every need.

Bicycle hire, sports studio, fitness pro-gramme, conference rooms, underground car park, outdoor parking, generous break-fast buffet, free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Füssen im Allgäu

ZEIT UND HERZLICHKEIT

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Hotel Restaurant Frühlingsgarten ★★★

In the Faulenbach ValleyA 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 roomsAll rooms are comfortably and pleasantly fitted with bathroom/WC or shower/WC, telephone, television, some with a bal-cony. Cars can be parked at the hotel.Here the proprietor does the cookingwith fresh produce from local farms. We provide delicious delicacies for guests with a hearty appetite and those who are

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 WeyererAlatseestraße 887629 Füssen-Bad FaulenbachTel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 73-0Fax +49 (0) 83 62/91 73-40info@hotel-fruehlingsgarten.dewww.hotel-fruehlingsgarten.de

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Filser Relaxhotel ★★★S

Filser Relaxhotel ★★★SHotel Filser GmbH · Family Thanner / FilserSäulingstraße 3 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 25-0 · Fax 91 25-73info@hotel-filser.de · www.hotel-filser.de

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A well-run house, very quiet and yet centrally situated in the Saeulingstraße /Koenig-Ludwig-Promenade.Only a few minutes on foot to the MusicTheatre, Lake Forggensee and the histori-cal 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 rus-tic-style lounge with a tiled stove.Lift, ecological or Finnish sauna, small

fitness room, cosmetic and spa treat-ment, massages. A lavish breakfast buffet, delicious cook-ing with a choice of dishes, whole food, weightwatcher meals, special diets, culi-nary buffet. Free parking in front of our house. Free WLAN.Welcome in our hotel.

Villa Toscana ★★★S

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.

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 ★★★S2. MB Mitteldeutsche Betriebsges. mbHVon-Freyberg-Straße 28 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 37-0Fax +49 (0) 83 62/91 37-19info@villa-toscana-fuessen.dewww.villa-toscana-fuessen.de

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Kurhotel Wiedemann KG ★★★S Dr. Anni Derday · Am Anger 387629 Füssen-Bad FaulenbachTel. +49 (0) 83 62/91 30-0 · Fax 91 30-77info@hotel-wiedemann.dewww.hotel-wiedemann.de

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This family-run hotel is located in the idyllic Bad Faulenbach valley. Here you have won-derful natural surroundings right on your doorstep and beautiful lakes offering utter tranquillity. The historical centre of Füssen is just a short walk away (approx. 8 minutes).

The rooms are spacious and modern in design with fresh colours and fitted with shower, WC, telephone and TV; some have either a balcony or a terrace. Family rooms and apartments for up to four people.We provide creative, healthy cooking to indulge you with selected set meals, buffets and à la carte dishes.

Vitalhotel Wiedemann ★★★S

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Mein lieber SchwanP. A. BletschacherAugustenstraße 3 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/50 99 80 or Tel. +49 (0) 1 71/4 02 35 56Fax +49 (0) 83 62/50 99 14fewo@meinlieberschwan.dewww.meinlieberschwan.de

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.

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EuroParkHotel International

EuroParkHotel International Europarkhotel und Gesundheit GmbH & Co. KGAm Kapellenberg 287629 Füssen-Bad FaulenbachTel. 0 83 62/508-0 · Fax 0 83 62/508-113reservierung@europarkhotel.dewww.europarkhotel.de

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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 Hohenschwan- gau.

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 ma-chine and a PC with free internet access.

Parking is available in our garage for a fee.

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Wirtshaus „Herzl am Rathaus“

Wirtshaus „Herzl am Rathaus“Lechhalde 4 · 87629 FüssenTel. +49 (0) 83 62/9 30 09 79Mobil +49 (0) 160/3 51 02 84Fax +49 (0) 83 62/9 30 09 89herzl-fuessen@web.dewww.herzl-fuessen.de

The “Herzl am Rathaus” inn awaits you with deli-cious 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!

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Arrival · Publisher details

ReschenpassSt. Moritz/Meran

TunisiaLisbon

How to getto 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.

By carA (= 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 / TrainsMunich 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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Photography: Allgäu GmbH, Arthur F. Selbach / Bavarian Ministry of Trade, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tech-nology, Munich / Andreas Bestle, Congress – Tourismus – Wirtschaft Würzburg / Petra Gasteiger, Hopfen am See / Andreas Hub / Helmut Kroiß, Füssen / Munich Tourist Offi ce, A. Kupka / Hubert Riegger, Füssen / Rothenburg Tourismus Service / Günter Standl, Laufen

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Last revised: 02/2014

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