Destination guide
Neuschwanstein / Füssen
Germany
Füssen in Allgäu is an enchanting town in the south of Bavaria, Germany known for the Hohes Schloss and its Basilica and former Benedictine monastery of St Mang. The world famous Neuschwanstein Castle is situated a few kilometres to the east.
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Secure your Neuschwanstein entry online well in advance, as same-day tickets at the Hohenschwangau office frequently sell out by midday, often resulting in long waits for any remaining time slots.
When taking the shuttle bus to the castles, remember that the drop-off point is not at the Marienbrücke itself; you will need to walk from the stop to reach the bridge for that iconic postcard view of the castle.
To escape the tourist crowds, explore the historic St. Mang's Abbey in Füssen's Old Town or head to the Tegelberg mountain station via the railway for panoramic alpine views and extensive hiking trails.
Plan your visit to the Wieskirche around the limited bus schedule, as this UNESCO site is located outside the town and requires checking departure times at the station or tourist office in advance.
At local cellar restaurants like Zum Hechten, order the Kaiserschmarn to share; the portion is enormous and typically enough for a table of four to enjoy together.
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Best time to go
Best window: September–October
January is the month to avoid — cold. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
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Getting around
Getting 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 Augsburg and the old town is easy enough to access by foot.
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What to see
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Neuschwanstein Castle
3 sources agreeAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 2 others
Ludwig II's 19th-century fantasy castle in the Bavarian Alps that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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Schloss Neuschwanstein
Worth itAlso recommended by Axel Munich
Bus Nr. 73 or Bus Nr. 78 from Füssen. Horse carriage from Hotel Müller: uphill €6, downhill €3· Cheap
The most popular of all German castles is only 3 km away from Füssen. The direct inspiration for Disney's Cinderella Castle, this fairy-tale castle is well known worldwide.
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Hohenschwangau
Bus Nr. 73 or Bus Nr. 78 from Füssen. Horse carriage from the Ticket-Center: uphill €4, downhill €2.· Moderate
The castle directly across from Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle. This castle served as Ludwig II's home while he was growing up. The ticket office closes half an hour before the castle does.
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Wieskirche
This pilgrimage church is one of the world's great rococo masterpieces, a 10-minute bus ride from Fussen in nearby Steingaden. A work of Dominikus Zimmermann and his brother Johann Baptist, it has been designated a UNESCO world cultural…
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Linderhof Palace
The smallest of the three castles the "Fairy Tale King" Ludwig II had built. It is also the only one of them that was finished during his lifetime, and it became his home from 1876.
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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.
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St. Mang's Abbey
Monastery complex dating back to the 9th century. The present Baroque structure was mostly built in the early 1700s.
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What to do
Tegelberg
A striking mountain massif rising steeply from the foothills, with highest point at 1881m. The Tegelberg is accessible via the mountain railway of the same name.
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What to eat
Zum Hechten
Ritterstraße 6
At the edge of the Old City, the "Pike", as in the fish, is a lovely old-school cellar restaurant serving up generous portions of Bavarian classics like Spätzle and Leberknödelsuppe.
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Bierstube
Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 7
The "Bierstube" is a charming, Bavarian restaurant with delicious, regional food and draught beer from Munich. A meeting point for the locals and a must-see for visitors.
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Where to stay
House L.A-City Hostel
Wachsbleiche 2
For those 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.
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Hotel Ruchti
Alatseestraße 38
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.
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Youth Hostel
Mariahilferstraße 5
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.
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Hotel Fantasia
Ottostraße 1
A 2-star, design hotel, a 1-minute walk from town. About 6 minutes away from Castle Neuschwanstein.
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Haus Bagci
A very friendly guesthouse a few minutes' walk from town. The rooms are very comfortable and the price is reasonable. There are apartments or double rooms.
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Hotel Sonne
A modern, 4-star hotel, directly in the old town of Füssen. About 5 minutes away from Castle Neuschwanstein.
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