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| Isny in the Allgäu | ||
| federal state | Baden-Wuerttemberg | |
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| Residents | 14.018 (2019) | |
| height | 704 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)7562 97563-0 www.isny-tourismus.de | |
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Isny is a city in Württemberg Allgäu.
background
The city of Isny is located in a hilly landscape at an altitude of around 700 m. To the east of it is the ridge of the Adelegg, which is geologically still a foothill of the nearby Alps and its highest point, the Black ridge, is also the highest mountain in Württemberg. Isny was founded in the 11th century. In 1285 it received city rights and 80 years later it became a Free Imperial City. The city burned down almost completely several times in its history, the last time being in 1631 during the Thirty Years' War. In 1806 the city became part of Württemberg.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Wangen in the Allgäu | 18 km |
|---|---|
| Kempten (Allgäu) | 26 km |
| Lindau | 35 km |
| Ravensburg | 43 km |
| Oberstdorf | 48 km |
By plane
The next commercial airports are in Memmingen Airport
(IATA: FMM), Friedrichshafen Airport(IATA: FDH) and in Stuttgart Airport(IATA: STR).
By train
Isny has no connection to the rail network. The next train stations are in Cheeks, in Leutkirch or in Kempten.
By bus
Regular buses connect Isny with the train stations in Wangen, Leutkirch and Kempten. Also to the county seat Ravensburg and the villages in the area have several bus routes.
In the street
Isny is off the main roads, but is easily accessible from the A96 of Lindau to Memmingen of the 
5 at Wangen in the Allgäu and the B12or exit Leutkirch-West via the L318. Of the A7 you can reach Isny via the AD 136 Allgäu and further on A980 and the B12.
mobility
Isny itself can largely be explored on foot. To get to the spa clinics and the swimming pool in Neutrauchburg, you take the bus. Bicycles are well suited for exploring the area.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Nikolaikirche
in the late Gothic style - St. George and James, former monastery church, rebuilt after the fire in baroque and rococo style
- The town hall, formerly three patrician houses from the 15th century
- Remnants of the former City fortifications with theft tower, powder tower, harbor cover, mill tower, storage tower and the two still existing city gates.
- The Taxpayers well
- The St. Joseph's Chapel in the eastern suburb.
activities
In summer:
- Swimming: Unfortunately, there is currently no municipal swimming pool in Isny. However, there are some beautiful bathing lakes in the vicinity, which can also be easily reached by public transport. For rainy days, a visit to the indoor pools in the spa facilities close to the city is recommended. Fun pools and water parks in some neighboring towns can be reached in 30 - 60 minutes by car.
- Hike: Isny is embedded in a moraine landscape from the last Ice Age and is surrounded by nature and landscape protection areas. A dense network of hiking and walking trails offers something for everyone, even away from the main well-known excursion destinations such as this Black ridge or that Eistobel. Those who like it mountainous - the Allgäu Alps with a variety of mountain hiking opportunities can be reached by car in 30 minutes.
- Cyclist find ideal conditions here because Isny is connected to the villages and sights in the area by mostly little-traveled back roads or even by well-developed bike paths. Isny also cares Westallgäuer Kässtrasse
- Nordic walking is possible on the excellent circuit close to the city
In winter: (further information at Isny winter sports club):
- Cross-country skiing around Isny: there are 22 trails with a total length of 85 km.
- Isny has 3 ski jumps on the Hasenberg, the K points are at 15, 30 and 60 m.
shop
kitchen
Local dishes
The local Isny cuisine is shaped by the rural tradition of the Allgäu. That is, it is simple but very substantial. Here is a small selection:Potato noodles,Kässpätzle,Fried potatoes with blood and liver sausage,Lentils and spaetzle,Kuddle,Cabbage donuts,Steamed noodles,Tamper,Häberles Mus,Sulz,Meatloaf.
Unfortunately it is not easy to find a restaurant that has these dishes on the menu. Most of the restaurants and pubs have unfortunately adapted to international cuisine and only offer standard European dishes. In the old town there are some good middle-class inns as well as pizzerias and Asian gastronomy. Local specialties are most likely still available in the village inns in the area. Here it is often worth asking about dishes that are not on the menu! (Old Allgäu wisdom: S'believingly eats the landlord sell!)
nightlife
Isny has a small student life, thanks to the science and technology academy with around a thousand students. However, the city's nightlife has been neglected in the past. Pubs and discos had to close again and again. But there are always new ones, especially in the old town. There are pubs, cafes and a few restaurants here.
accommodation
Cheap
medium
Upscale
- 1 Berghotel Jägerhof ****, Jägerhof 1, 88316 Isny im Allgäu. Tel.: (0)7562 770, Fax: (0)7562 77202, Email: [email protected]. The hotel has a large wellness and beauty area.
security
Isny is largely a quiet town. The crime rate is not higher than in other parts of Baden-Württemberg.
health
Like most of southern Germany, Isny is a TBE area. A "tick vaccination" is therefore recommended. If a tick bites, you should also watch out for boriolose.
Pharmacies
- 1 Monastery pharmacy, Wassertorstrasse 5, 88316 Isny im Allgäu. Tel.: (0)7562 975560, Fax: (0)7562 9755666, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
- 2 Wassertor pharmacy, Wassertorstrasse 51, 88316 Isny im Allgäu. Tel.: (0)7562 97580, Fax: (0)7562 975822, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- 3 City pharmacy, Espantorstrasse 1, 88316 Isny im Allgäu. Tel.: (0)7562 8524. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 12.30 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Practical advice
- 4 Isny Marketing GmbH, Unterer Grabenweg 18, 88316 Isny im Allgäu. Tel.: (0)7562 984-110, Fax: (0)7562 984-172, Email: [email protected]. .
trips
- Field dump. Isny's local mountain, located on the southwestern outskirts, where generations of Isny's people have learned to ski, is a great vantage point in every season. From the market square in the middle of the old town (starting point) you go west through Obertorstraße and continue along Lindauerstraße to the police station. Here you turn left into Spitalhofweg. The path now leads slightly uphill and after a few minutes we are at the foot of the fields heap. We follow the course of the Spitalhofweg to the left to the fork and then turn right into the Lohbauerweg. Now it's a short stretch uphill. Once at the top we see a steep staircase on the right. This leads us to the first plateau with the Württemberg monument. Mountain Division. We pass here to the left and follow the path at the edge of the forest to the junction of a gravel path that leads us to the right to the viewpoint. A wonderful panoramic view over the city and surroundings rewards us for the effort of the ascent.
- Treetop path "Skywalk Allgäu", at Scheidegg (about 20 km southwest).
literature
Web links
- https://www.stadt.isny.de/ - Official website of Isny im Allgäu
