Füssen Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Füssen (Fuessen)[1] is in Bavaria, Germany. Most people will get to Füssen to see the world-famous fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein, leaving the village after visiting the castle.
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Get in
By train: There are many connections to Füssen from Munich and vice versa. Direct trains leave about every two hours. Other options require a change of trains along the way in another city. By car: Füssen is on the end of the Romantic Road, coming from Augsburg as Bundesstrasse 17 (B 17). From Munich take the Autobahn A 96, leave at Landsberg Ost and follow the B 17. By bus: Maybe the cheapest way to get there: Many bus tours are operated to Füssen from most parts of southern Bavaria, often including a visit of the fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein. Watch for tours at Munich main station (Hauptbahnhof).
Get around
Füssen is small enough that a car is not really needed. There is a bus to the castles and the trains to Munich and the old town is easy enough to access by foot. However, there are some great areas nearby, like some of the lesser-known castles, which would be easier to reach with your own car. It is possible to rent a car in Fuessen.
Another alternative is to rent a mountain bike. There are numerous shops, one even right at the train station. Füssen has invested a lot into developing a network of bike routes and paths to make biking easier.
See
- Neuschwanstein: The mother of all German castles is only 3 kilometers from Füssen. This fairy-tale castle is known worldwide.
- Hohenschwangau: The castle directly across from Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle. Definitely worth a visit since it is more authentic and less crowded.
- Linderhof: Another castle of Ludwig II, surrounded by a beautiful, romantic garden.
- 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. Enjoy the view, hike some trails and stop by one of the little restaurants.
Do
- Visit Castles
- Swim in the public lakes: Alpsee, Obersee, Mittlerersee, Alatsee
- Mountain Biking
- Sauna
- Sail on the Forgensee
- Attend Ludwig II musical
- Watch hockey at the Bundesleistungszentrum
Buy
- You'll find a lot of souvenir shops around castle Neuschwanstein. Decide yourself what's worth the money.
Eat
- Hotel Ruchti: Great food, typical Bavarian.
Drink
Here are three bars that I always hear the locals talking about.
- Stadtgespräch:
- Eisenschmied: Nice atmosphere with some outdoor seating.
- Schiff:
Sleep
- Hotel Ruchti: A smaller, 3-star hotel, minutes away from the old town, but in an area with almost no traffic. They have about 26 rooms and a great restaurant. Great people and great atmosphere, and wireless internet. [2]
- Youth Hostel (Jugendherberge) The youth hostel is located behind the train station and is roughly a ten-minute walk. Most of the staff are not locals, but Germans from other parts of the country and want to complete their civil service in the area of the Alps, so they can be active in alpine sports. [3]
- City Hostel (+49 8362 607366, fax: +49 8362 38534, swirinoyo@lycos.de). Their newly opened "House L.A." is perfect for travellers or family on a budget who wish to explore the region or who are looking for a weekend getaway. They offer private rooms for two to five people (suite) and are located in Füssen, near Neuschwanstein Castle. From the balcony or terrace you can enjoy the amazing view of the Alps.
Get out
- Ehrenburg: Across the border in Tirol, Austria, near the city of Reutte. Very authentic and being restored.
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