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| Administrative district | Swabia | |
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| Residents | 15.608 (2019) | |
| height | 808 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)8362-9385-0 http://www.tourismus-fuessen.de/ | |
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Feet is a city in the Ostallgäu (Allgäu). Füssen is known for its picturesque old town and the nearby royal castles Schwangau. Districts from feet are Hops on the lake, Weissensee (Fuessen) and Bad Faulenbach.
background
Feet
In Roman times originated on the Via Claudia Augusta a military camp on the Schlossberg. The Benedictine monastery was built in the 8th century St. Mang. Füssen received town charter in the 13th century. From 1313 the city belonged to the bishops of Augsburg. In 1803 Füssen came into the possession of the Electors of Bavaria.
Bad Faulenbach
The place is known as a mud and mineral spa. In 1923 Faulenbach was incorporated into Füssen. In 1968 Bad Faulenbach was recognized as a Kneipp spa.
getting there
| Distances (road km) | |
| Schwangau | 3.7 km |
|---|---|
| Reutte | 22 km |
| Nesselwang | 25 km |
| Schongau | 39 km |
| Fernpass | 46 km |
| Kempten | 46 km |
| Garmisch | 62 km |
| augsburg | 107 km |
| innsbruck | 109 km |
| Munich | 132 km |
By plane
The nearest major international airport is that Munich Airport
(IATA: MUC) (Also Franz Josef Strauss, distance 161 km, just under two hours by car). From here, especially the Lufthansa and their partner of Star Alliance Connections to cities in Germany, Europe and worldwide. As the second largest airport in Germany, it is connected to a growing number of cities.
The airport in can also be reached quickly Innsbruck airport(IATA: INN) (approx. 105 km, a good hour's drive).
By train
Füssen owns one 1 railway station. The train journey takes place via Marktoberdorf.
In the street
- From Ulm: Autobahn
- From Munich: Autobahn
to Landsberg West (exit 24); then on the 
above Schongau to Füssen.
- Füssen is the end point of the Romantic road, one of the most popular holiday routes in Germany, which runs from Main up to that Allgäu leads. The section along the Lech from augsburg above Landsberg am Lech to Feet is the federal highway B17.
- Füssen is also due to the German Alpine Road. She leads from Lindau along the German Alps to after Berchtesgaden.
By bicycle
- Lake Constance-Koenigssee cycle path
- Romantic Road (bike route)
- Via Claudia Augusta (bike route) · From Donauwörth to Venice
mobility
Map of feet
- The Regional traffic Upper Bavaria / Allgäu (RVO / RVA) looks after the bus routes in the region. With the Füssen CardThe use of regional bus lines and the Füssen – Kaufbeuren and Pfronten – Kempten railway lines is free of charge.
- The old town of Füssen is clear and easy to explore on foot.
Tourist Attractions
St. Mang from the Lech side.
Churches
- 1 Monastery and Basilica of St. Mang : are located directly below the High Castle. The building received its baroque design in the 18th century. However, its origins go back to the 8th century. Visiting the Füssen Dance of Death is possible as part of a church tour. Alternatively, it can also be reached via the city museum.
- Heilig-Geist-Spitalkirche
- Nativity Church of St. Nicholas
- St. Stephan Church
- St. Sebastian Church
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 2 High castle : one of the most important late Gothic palace complexes in Germany. Its facades are adorned with unique illusion paintings. Opening times: April to October 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., November to March 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Monday.
- The State Gallery in the high castle
- Picture gallery - The world of images and thoughts of the 19th century
- Battlements and towers
Monuments
- Prince Regent Luitpold Monument in Luitpoldstrasse: built in 1902 in honor of Prince Regent Luitpold.
Museums
- 3 Museum of the city of Füssen (in the former St. Mang monastery).
.Open: April - October Tue - Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., November to March Fri - Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed on Monday.
various
- The 4 Lechfall
with gorge and König-Max-Steg is part of the project started in 2002 "Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes"(Bavarian State Office for the Environment) listed. - The 5 Ziegelwies forest adventure center is partly in Füssen, partly in Austria. Entrance is only for the treetop path, the other adventure trails and a visit to the exhibition building are free.
activities
High castle in winter
- Outdoor pools at Mittersee, Obersee and Weißensee
shop
- 1 Galeria Bavaria, Reichenstrasse 37, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 6630.
- Lehern dairy (Cheese sales) (in Hopferau). regular guided tours on fixed dates.
- 2 Aldi south, Abt-Hafner-Str. 15, 87629 Füssen.
kitchen
- 1 Chapeau! Restaurant cafe, Brunnengasse 20, 87629 Füssen. Oriental specialties, steakhouse, burgers, rooms for groups.
- RIWA Bar & Restaurant Füssen, Prinzregentenplatz 1, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9080, Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.Price: EUR.
- 2 Stadtcafé Würkert, Reichenstrasse 5, 87629 Füssen (in the old City). Tel.: 49 (0)8362 6170, Fax: 49 (0)8362 3323. Open: Mon to Sat 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
nightlife
- 1 Alpine film theater, Augustenstrasse 15, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 92 14 67.
- 2 Festival hall Füssen, Im See 1, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 50 77-0.
- Chapeau! Restaurant Cocktail Bar Café Entertainment, Brunnengasse 20, 87629 Füssen
- 1 Pineapple Club, Kemptener Strasse 127, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)151 11739908. Night club, bar, discotheque with events.
accommodation
Feet from Säuling out
- Hotel Sonne Fuessen, Prinzregentenplatz 1, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9080, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Fantasia Fuessen, Ottostr. 1, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9080.
- Dreimäderlhaus Weissensee, Pfrontenerstraße 43, 87629 Weissensee / Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 91900.
- Holiday home in the Königswinkel, Alatseestr. 9, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 2455.
- 1 DJH Youth Hostel Füssen, Mariahilferstrasse 5, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 7754.
- Vacation home vacation rentals family leaders, Kreuzstrasse 8, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8861 910660.
- 2 Hotel Filser, Säulingstrasse 3, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0) 83 62 9125-0, Email: [email protected].
- 3 Steigmühle Bed & Breakfast, Alte Steige 3, D-87629 Füssen-Weissensee. Tel.: (0)8362 9176 0. Feature: pension.
health
- Clinics Ostallgäu Haus Füssen, Stadtbleiche 1, 87629 Füssen. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 500-0, Fax: 49 (0)8362 500-113.
| Brief information | |
| Phone code | 08362 |
|---|---|
| Post Code | 87629 |
| Mark | OAL |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency call | 112 / 110 |
Practical advice
1 Tourist information office in Füssen, Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz 1. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9385 0, Email: [email protected].
Deutsche Post branch: Bahnhofstr. 10, 87629 Füssen
trips
Neuschwanstein in autumn
The top target are Royal castles in the near Schwangau:
- Neuschwanstein Castle: The world-famous fairytale castle attracts 1.7 million visitors from all over the world every year (for Lock side) as well as the Marienbrücke over the Pöllach Gorge behind it
- Castle Hohenschwangau at Schwangau and below Neuschwanstein;
- For tickets for both and other castles, see: Hohenschwangau ticket center
- Falkenstein castle ruins (highest castle ruin in Germany with a very nice view) between Weissensee and Pfronten, to be reached on foot from the parking lot in 15 or 30 minutes or by car with an elevator ticket and traffic light control
All around Füssen there are many smaller and larger lakes that are worth a trip:
- The Forggensee, a reservoir, is located in the north of Füssen am Lech. The lake is suitable for swimming, sailing and windsurfing, but only from June 1st to mid-October. Then he is drained. Ships only operate in these summer months Forggensee shipping on the lake. In addition, rowing and pedal boats can then be used.
- The Hopfensee is located northeast of Füssen and is developed for tourism in the north by the health resort of Hopfen am See. In addition to swimming, rowing and pedal boats are also possible on the lake, as is sailing and windsurfing.
Excursion destinations in the nearby Reutte in Austria:
- Ehrenberg Castle World with the Ehrenberg castle ruins, the Claudia Fort and the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Tibetan style
- Alpentherme Ehrenberg with a view of the castles and the surrounding alpine world
Web links
- https://www.stadt-fuessen.de/ - Official website of Füssen
