Nesselwang - Nesselwang

Nesselwang Alpspitz.jpg
Nesselwang
federal stateBavaria
Residents
3.654 (2019)
height
867 m
Tourist info 49 (0)8361 923040
nesselwang.de
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Nesselwang

Nesselwang is a market town and a recognized climatic health resort in Allgäu at the foot of the Alpspitze (1575 m).

background

Strategically well located, the landscape has been a transit point since Roman times. In 1429 the place received market rights from King Sigismund.

Nesselwang borders on the Ostallgäuer Municipalities Backwood, Seeg, Eisenberg and Pfronten. More neighbors are Oy-Mittelberg and Wertach in the district Oberallgäu as well as the Austrian enclave Young wood.

getting there

By plane

The nearest regional airport is the one served by Ryanair, among others Memmingen AirportWebsite of this institutionMemmingen Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMemmingen Airport in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMemmingen Airport (Q651281) in the Wikidata database(IATA: FMM) approx. 50 km northwest. The next major international airport with numerous international connections is Munich AirportWebsite of this institutionMunich Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMunich Airport in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMunich Airport (Q131402) in the Wikidata database(IATA: MUC), approx. 130 km northeast).

By train

There is a little one 1 railway station in Nesselwang, which is located on a largely single-track railway line. However, this only has a ticket machine and no manned counter. There used to be a small waiting room, but it has now been closed. There are no toilets there.

In the street

Nesselwang is on the German Alpine Road, it is formed here by the B309 or. B310.On the A7 coming from the west one arrives Symbol: AS 137 Oy-Mittelberg to the B309 and to Nesselwang. If you are coming from the east, you leave the A7 at Symbol: AS 138 and drives on the OAL 23 to Nesselwang.

mobility

Map of Nesselwang

Tourist Attractions

Churches

  • 1  Parish Church of St. Andrew, Kemptener Str. 1. Parish Church of St. Andrew in the encyclopedia WikipediaParish Church of St. Andrew in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsParish Church of St. Andrew (Q31401844) in the Wikidata database.
  • 2 Pilgrimage Church of Maria TrostPilgrimage Church of Maria Trost in the encyclopedia WikipediaPilgrimage Church of Maria Trost in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPilgrimage Church of Maria Trost (Q1719123) in the Wikidata database

Museums

  • 3  Heimathaus Nesselwang, Füssener Str. 13. Tel.: 49(0)8361 923565. Open: Open Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm and every 1st Sunday from 2pm to 5pm.Price: Free entry, donations welcome.
  • Nesselwang Brewery Museum. See Hotel Post.

additional

  • 4 Nesselburg ruinsNesselburg ruins in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNesselburg ruins in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNesselburg ruins (Q1013221) in the Wikidata database
  • Gate building
  • Hospital from 1503
  • Cheese factories on site

activities

summer

  • They are suitable in summer 5 Alpspitze (1575 m) as well as the neighboring one 6 Edelsberg (1640 m) wonderful for hiking. The mostly wide hiking trails ensure that people who are not completely afraid of heights (but you should perhaps avoid the detour to the summit cross) can enjoy the great view. The flat Alpine foothills stretches to one side, while in the other direction you can still catch one or two glimpses of high, snow-capped peaks, even in summer.
Summer toboggan run
  • The summer toboggan run also creates excitement for young and old. She is after own information 1000 meters long, it is one of the longest summer toboggan runs in the Allgäu. The entry point is at the first station (in front of the middle station) of the old 1-seater chairlift. Tickets are available at the Alpspitzbahn lift ticket office. It should be noted that operation is stopped when it rains. So if it looks like rain, you should first consider buying a ticket and possibly postpone it to another day.
  • Cycling, mountain biking

winter

Nesselwang also has a lot to offer in winter, after all, winter sports guests don't want to miss the place at the foot of the Alpspitze.

The tranquil ski area around the Alpspitzbahn offers a total of 8 km of slopes for downhill skiing. The Alpspitz-Kombibahn, which goes up to the Sportheim Böck, is very modern as it was only built in 2009 and 2010.

SurnamephoneAltitudeNumber of small and large cabin liftsNumber of small and large cabin liftsNumber of chairliftsNumber of chairliftsNumber of drag liftsNumber of drag liftsKilometers of slopes easyKilometers of slopes easyAverage kilometers of slopesAverage kilometers of slopesKilometers of slopes difficultKilometers of slopes difficultΣ
Alpspitz / Edelberg 49/(0)8361-1270900 - 1,500 m21375113 km

Neighboring ski areas are in Pfronten, Wertach, Oy-Mittelberg and Young wood

If you feel like it, you can also use a 4 km long toboggan run.

  • Ice skating
  • Sleigh rides

All year round

Alpspitzbahn

2  Alpspitz bathing center ABC, Badeseeweg 11, 87484 Nesselwang.

  • Whether you need to cool down after a hike in summer or just look for relaxation after skiing in winter: you can find both in the ABC-Bad, the Alpspitz-Bade-Center or in one of the numerous lakes in the area - the latter being probably in winter reserved for more die-hard people.

Folk festivals

Nesselwanger autumn festival with Viehscheid

shop

Supermarkets

For example, if you spend the night in a holiday apartment and have to provide yourself with food, you can choose from several supermarkets. Once there is an organic shop in the town center. Just a few minutes' walk away is a Feneberg, a slightly smaller supermarket, where you can get pretty much everything you need for everyday life. However, if you are looking for a little more choice, you will find it in the V-Markt, which is located on the outskirts. In addition, there has also been an Aldi Süd for several years.

bakeries

There are two bakeries in the village.

More shopping opportunities

In addition to various shoe shops, Nesselwang also has a traditional costume shop and a horse shop.

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

Accommodation options are available in numerous hotels and holiday apartments. A selection:

health

Practical advice

trips

Excursions to the Allgäu including its famous castles (Neuschwanstein Castle (about 25 km), Castle Hohenschwangau (about 25 km), Linderhof Palace (about 55 km)).

literature

Web links

https://www.nesselwang-buergerservice.de/ - Official website of Nesselwang

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