Guidebook for Füssen
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to go swimming with babies, toddlers and young children in the warmer months. The lake has a fenced off shallow area, there is plenty of shade, a sandpit, playground and facilities.
Mittersee
A great place to go swimming with babies, toddlers and young children in the warmer months. The lake has a fenced off shallow area, there is plenty of shade, a sandpit, playground and facilities.
A great lake to take older kids and teenagers to. There is a diving platform, surfboards, beach volleyball and a restaurant.
Obersee
A great lake to take older kids and teenagers to. There is a diving platform, surfboards, beach volleyball and a restaurant.
A nice lake to visit for ice-cream and a stroll. The path around it flat and pushchair friendly and takes under an hour to walk around. There are stunning views of the mountains from here too.
17 locals recommend
Hopfensee
A nice lake to visit for ice-cream and a stroll. The path around it flat and pushchair friendly and takes under an hour to walk around. There are stunning views of the mountains from here too.
There is a fantastic playground on the edge of this pretty lake that will keep the kids entertained for hours. Swim out to the wooden platform or paddle in the shallows. Perfect spot for a picnic.
6 locals recommend
Weißensee
There is a fantastic playground on the edge of this pretty lake that will keep the kids entertained for hours. Swim out to the wooden platform or paddle in the shallows. Perfect spot for a picnic.
A great outdoor forest-experience adventure park to take the kids to. Swing on the monkey bars, cross the creek on a raft and lift the floodgates. Be prepared to get a bit muddy!
15 locals recommend
Ziegelwies Forest Experience Center
10 Tiroler Str.A great outdoor forest-experience adventure park to take the kids to. Swing on the monkey bars, cross the creek on a raft and lift the floodgates. Be prepared to get a bit muddy!
Bannwaldsee
A pleasant lake with a camping ground and outdoor playground for the kiddies.
Food Scene
A fantastic restaurant with delicious Italian food in a lively atmosphere. Family friendly but also great for couples on a romantic night out. Dine al fresco on balmy evenings for the best experience.
9 locals recommend
Il Pescatore
13 FranziskanergasseA fantastic restaurant with delicious Italian food in a lively atmosphere. Family friendly but also great for couples on a romantic night out. Dine al fresco on balmy evenings for the best experience.
Eiscafe Hohes Schloß
14 ReichenstraßeHands down the yummiest ice cream in town.
Our local bakery, jam packed with delicious bread loaves, rolls, pastries, cakes, sandwiches and mountains of pretzels! We love the Bienenstich and Donauwelle cakes, mmmm.
Meister Eders' Backstub'n
7 Kemptener Str.Our local bakery, jam packed with delicious bread loaves, rolls, pastries, cakes, sandwiches and mountains of pretzels! We love the Bienenstich and Donauwelle cakes, mmmm.
Shopping
A cool skate shop with the latest indie fashions and boarding gear. Stop by to meet the friendly eclectic staff, play arcade Tetris, have a ride on the glittery elephant or just hang out.
Ruby Soho Redelbach & Protective OHG, Streetwear & Skate Shop
6 ReichenstraßeA cool skate shop with the latest indie fashions and boarding gear. Stop by to meet the friendly eclectic staff, play arcade Tetris, have a ride on the glittery elephant or just hang out.
Nearby pharmacy with everything you could possibly need like shampoo, toothbrushes, sunscreen, nappies for baby, health foods and a massive chocolate aisle ;) Also has photo printing facilities.
Müller
1 Kemptener Str.Nearby pharmacy with everything you could possibly need like shampoo, toothbrushes, sunscreen, nappies for baby, health foods and a massive chocolate aisle ;) Also has photo printing facilities.
Sightseeing
The famous castle of King Ludwig, nestled in the mountains overlooking Schwangau and the picture-perfect Alpsee. It can get busy in the main season so go early to avoid the crowds.
541 locals recommend
Neuschwanstein Castle
20 NeuschwansteinstraßeThe famous castle of King Ludwig, nestled in the mountains overlooking Schwangau and the picture-perfect Alpsee. It can get busy in the main season so go early to avoid the crowds.
The somewhat overlooked 'other' castle definitely deserves a visit. The guided tours are reportedly more comprehensive and informative than those in Neuschwanstein. Book online to avoid the queues.
17 locals recommend
Hohenschwangau
The somewhat overlooked 'other' castle definitely deserves a visit. The guided tours are reportedly more comprehensive and informative than those in Neuschwanstein. Book online to avoid the queues.
The trail to the top offers a fantastic hiking opportunity but alternatively there is a cable car to the summit. Either way the view of Füssen and surrounds from the top is absolutely breathtaking.
20 locals recommend
Tegelberg
The trail to the top offers a fantastic hiking opportunity but alternatively there is a cable car to the summit. Either way the view of Füssen and surrounds from the top is absolutely breathtaking.
Make the short pilgrimage up the (small!) mountain past the stations of the cross to see the stunning view of Füssen and the Swan Lake from the summit.
Kalvarien-Berg
Make the short pilgrimage up the (small!) mountain past the stations of the cross to see the stunning view of Füssen and the Swan Lake from the summit.
An easy day trip to nearby Austria. Visit this picturesque valley for hiking or winter sports.
11 locals recommend
Tannheimer Tal
1 VilsalpseestraßeAn easy day trip to nearby Austria. Visit this picturesque valley for hiking or winter sports.
Gemeinde Grän
A good base to explore the scenic Tannheimer Tal.
Oberammergau
A great day trip from Füssen. A very picturesque town.
Combine a visit to King Ludwig II's smallest third castle with a day trip to the pretty town of Oberammergau.
137 locals recommend
Linderhof Palace
12 LinderhofCombine a visit to King Ludwig II's smallest third castle with a day trip to the pretty town of Oberammergau.
Everything Else
Arguably the most breathtaking lake in the region. Swim in the crystal clear waters, rent a boat or walk the path around it (the Alpenrosenweg) taking in the incredible views. Picture postcard perfect
8 locals recommend
Alpsee
Arguably the most breathtaking lake in the region. Swim in the crystal clear waters, rent a boat or walk the path around it (the Alpenrosenweg) taking in the incredible views. Picture postcard perfect
Literally translated as Swan Lake, this is a sleepy and secluded watering hole in the middle of a nature reserve with views of Schloss Neuschwanstein. A perfect place for a swim, walk or bike ride.
9 locals recommend
Schwansee
Literally translated as Swan Lake, this is a sleepy and secluded watering hole in the middle of a nature reserve with views of Schloss Neuschwanstein. A perfect place for a swim, walk or bike ride.
The crystal clear water makes an uphill bike ride here totally worth it! There's a restaurant, a shallow area for paddling, deeper water at the back & Tarzan ropes for serious swing-splashing action!
11 locals recommend
Alatsee
The crystal clear water makes an uphill bike ride here totally worth it! There's a restaurant, a shallow area for paddling, deeper water at the back & Tarzan ropes for serious swing-splashing action!
The biggest lake in the region with so much to offer! Amazing spots for bathing, boat rides, water front playground for the kids, cafes, restaurants, picturesque cycling paths, the list goes on!
26 locals recommend
Forggensee
The biggest lake in the region with so much to offer! Amazing spots for bathing, boat rides, water front playground for the kids, cafes, restaurants, picturesque cycling paths, the list goes on!
Local bike rental. One of the best ways to explore the myriad attractions in the area is by bicycle.
Cycling Zacherl & Müller
29 Kemptener Str.Local bike rental. One of the best ways to explore the myriad attractions in the area is by bicycle.
Tourist Information Fussen
1 Kaiser-Maximilian-PlatzFull of useful information for visitors!
Closest bank to withdraw money. Probably also the slowest ATM you will ever use! Experience it to believe it ;)
Commerzbank Füssen
3 Kaiser-Maximilian-PlatzClosest bank to withdraw money. Probably also the slowest ATM you will ever use! Experience it to believe it ;)
Post office directly opposite the train station. The ATM is fee-free for all German debit cards and it is one of the more reliable machines in town for withdrawals made with international cards.
Postbank Filiale
10 BahnhofstraßePost office directly opposite the train station. The ATM is fee-free for all German debit cards and it is one of the more reliable machines in town for withdrawals made with international cards.
An opulent (and slightly kitsch!) spa resort with indoor/outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms and much more. Ideal for the family or a romantic treat. Don't miss the 'Aufgüsse'. FYI, upstairs is nude!
30 locals recommend
Royal Crystal Thermal Baths
16 Am EhbergAn opulent (and slightly kitsch!) spa resort with indoor/outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms and much more. Ideal for the family or a romantic treat. Don't miss the 'Aufgüsse'. FYI, upstairs is nude!
Arts & Culture
A beautiful historic building with an underground warren of books plus a stately reading room offering peace, quiet and refreshments. A perfect activity for some downtime or rainy days.
Stadtbibliothek
3 LechhaldeA beautiful historic building with an underground warren of books plus a stately reading room offering peace, quiet and refreshments. A perfect activity for some downtime or rainy days.
Füssen's down-to-earth cinema offering new releases and old classics. Check out 'Lechflimmern' for the indie/art house/original language selection.
8 locals recommend
Alpenfilmtheater Füssen
15 AugustenstraßeFüssen's down-to-earth cinema offering new releases and old classics. Check out 'Lechflimmern' for the indie/art house/original language selection.
Impressive Baroque architecture makes this one-time Benedictine convent a must see. The exquisite instrument display upstairs, in particular the violin-maker exhibit, is a music-lover's delight.
8 locals recommend
Museum der Stadt Fussen
3 LechhaldeImpressive Baroque architecture makes this one-time Benedictine convent a must see. The exquisite instrument display upstairs, in particular the violin-maker exhibit, is a music-lover's delight.
Essentials
Feneberg Füssen
11 Kemptener Str.Our local supermarket, just a few minutes walk from the apartment.