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| Pfronten | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 8.267 (2019) | |
| height | 853 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)8363 - 698 88 http://www.pfronten.de/ | |
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Pfronten is a city in the Ostallgäu. Pfronten is located in the southwest of Bavaria and borders directly on Tyrol.
Map of Pfronten
background
getting there
By plane
The nearest regional airport is the Memmingen Airport
(IATA: FMM) approx. 50 km northwest. The next major international airport is the Munich Airport(IATA: MUC) with numerous international connections (approx. 130 km northeast).
By train
- Pfronten has a rail connection via the Ausserfernbahn Kempten - Reutte - Garmisch. The next train station with long-distance traffic connection is Kempten (Allgäu)
In the street
- Via the A7 Ulm - Füssen motorway
By bicycle
- z. B. over the Lake Constance-Koenigssee cycle path
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Breitenbergbahn The small cabin lift and the 4-seater chairlift open up the 1838 m high Breitenberg. Incidentally, the cable car also transports bicycles upon registration. There are some beautiful hiking opportunities from the mountain station - for example on the Aggenstein (1987 m high, beautiful panoramic view of the summit); further information: see page of Breitenbergbahn
- Alpine flower garden -Located in the district of Steinach
- Falkenstein Castle ruins - was destroyed in 1646; is Germany's highest castle ruin
Churches
- Parish Church of St. Nicholas - late baroque building; located in the Berg district
Museums
- Hammersmiths. The hammer forge powered by water power can be visited. The monument is located at the spa gardens.
activities
- Bike tours around Pfronten - 175 km of signposted cycle paths and 150 km of MTB routes invite you to go on tours around the village. For those who are particularly sporty, there is a MTB marathon route with an altitude of 1900 meters over 53 km.
- The region also offers good opportunities for cycling. For more information see Ostallgäu bike portal (Recommended, official website with interactive bike map; lots of information, including tour suggestions; GPS tours for downloading, etc.)
Winter sports
- Alpine skiing on the Breitenberg
- Nordic skiing in the hilly landscape of the Allgäu
shop
kitchen
- 1 Tavern to the tower keeper, Allgäuer Str. 15, 87459 Pfronten. Tel.: 49 (0)8363 927880. Open: Tue - Sat 3 p.m. - midnight, closed Sun Mon.
nightlife
accommodation
health
- 1 St. Nicholas Pharmacy, Vilstalstrasse 3, 87459 Pfronten. Tel.: 49 (0)8363 1292, Fax: 49 (0)8363 6524, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m., 2.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sat 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Practical advice
- Tourist information, Vilstalstrasse 2. Tel.: 49(0)8363 69888, Email: [email protected].
- A webcam can be found on the tourism page
trips
- Tannheim Valley
- Feet
- Royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Schwangau
- Roman city Kempten
literature
- There's a free app for Android with information about Pfronten, useful for tourists.
Web links
- https://www.pfronten.de/ - Official website of Pfronten
