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| Schwangau | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 3.314 (2019) | |
| height | 796 m | |
| Tourist info | 49 (0) 8362 81980 http://www.schwangau.de/ | |
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Schwangau is a community at Feet in the AllgäuDue to the royal castles, Schwangau is a popular destination for travelers from all over the world.
background
Districts the municipality of Schwangau are Alterschrofen, Brunnen, Hohenschwangau, Horn, Mühlberg and Waltenhofen.
In the area of Schwangau are the 1 Alpsee , the 2 Schwansee and the 3 Bannwaldsee, the community also has a share in 4 Forggensee
It is to the west of the neighboring town Feet, lies in the east Halbch, in the south the Ammergau Alps form the border with Austria.
getting there
| Distances (road km) | |
| Feet | 5.0 km |
|---|---|
| Reutte | 18 km |
| Schongau | 36 km |
| Kempten | 50 km |
| Memmingen | 78 km |
| augsburg | 102 km |
| Munich | 130 km |
By plane
The nearest major international airport is that Munich Airport
(IATA: MUC), Distance 166 km, just under two hours by car). As the second largest airport in Germany, it is connected to a large number of cities.
The can also be reached quickly Innsbruck airport(IATA: INN), approx. 106 km, a good hour's drive).
By train
The next train station is Feet, the distance to Hohenschwangau is 4.4 km, further by bus or taxi (journey time taxi approx. 10 minutes);
In the street
Schwangau is located on the Romantic road, one of the most popular holiday routes in Germany from Main up to that Allgäu leads. The section through Schwangau is the federal road B 17, it leads along the Lech from augsburg above Landsberg am Lech and Schwangau close to the federal border Feet .
- from the north:
- On the A7 (Autobahn Ulm-Kempten-Füssen) to the exit Feet, then continue on the federal highways B310, B16 and B17 in the direction of Schwangau.
- Or via the federal highway 16 from Marktoberdorf;
- from the south (from Austria):
- Via federal highways 198 or 179 to Reutte, continue on the 179 to Füssen and Schwangau.
By bicycle
- The routes Lake Constance-Koenigssee cycle path and Romantic Road (bike route) run through Schwangau.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The Royal castles at the municipality of Hohenschwangau:
- 5 Neuschwanstein Castle. The world-famous fairytale castle attracts around 1.3 million visitors from all over the world every year.
- 6 Castle Hohenschwangau
- For tickets for both castles, see the article on 1 Ticket Center Neuschwanstein.
- 7 Museum of the Bavarian Kings (Museum shop), Alpseestraße 27, 87645 Hohenschwangau (in the former Hotel Alpenrose). Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9264640. Opened on September 9, 2011, the museum shows the history and the most important personalities of the Wittelsbach family from their beginnings over a period of almost 800 years until today. The museum area covers around 1000 square meters and is divided into five sections, the focus of the exhibition is on King Maximilian II and his son Ludwig II, further topics are the art collections and the surroundings of the Bavarian royal family. The museum is housed in the former Hotel Alpenrose, an Art Nouveau building.Open: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Price: adults € 8.50.
St. Coloman
The one that stands picturesquely in the meadows northeast of Schwangau and on the access road to Hohenschwangau (Colomanstrasse) 8 St. KolomanPilgrimage Church of St. Coloman is often overlooked by visitors because of the Neuschwanstein, which is already clearly visible from here, but is always worth a visit ({{Coord.
The holy coloman lived around the turn of the millennium and was an Irish pilgrim or king's son, his existence is reported in around 80 manuscripts. According to tradition, on his pilgrimage to Jerusalem he stopped at the site of the current Colomans Church.
The Beginnings of the pilgrimage and the first Coloman chapel are no longer verifiable, a first extension or a new building of the Gothic chapel is classified as the end of the 15th century, on August 8, 1495 the church was consecrated by Auxiliary Bishop Johann von Augsburg. Evidence of the importance of the pilgrimage is also the personal permission issued by Emperor Charles V to hold a market in Schwangau on October 13th every year on Colomans Day.
The Plague cemetery at the church was built in 1633/34 with the dead of the almost depopulated village. After the end of the Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648), the pilgrimage to St. Coloman revived and a further church expansion was necessary and completed in 1678: the old chapel became the sacristy new churchwhose design came from the then still young Wessobrunner Builder and plasterer Johann Schmuzer and was its second executed church. The church building is now considered representative of a pilgrimage church from the first decades of the Bavarian Baroque, created by local artists.
Particularly worth seeing inside is the baroque design with rich early baroque stucco and the three altars. The painting of the carved sacristy doors on the choir altar comes from Josef Obermüller and dates from 1733, the pulpit with the inlay work and the pews were made by Georg Fischer at the time.
The Colomansfest at the church is the largest religious festival in the region, it is celebrated annually on the 2nd Sunday in October with a festive service, blessing of mostly over 200 horses and a subsequent ride around.
activities
In summer
- 1 Tegelbergbahn, Tegelbergstrasse 33, 87645 Schwangau (east of Schwangau). Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9 83 60. Open: Adults: ascent 11.50 €, mountain and valley: 18.-.
- The cable car leads from the valley floor to 1 Mountain station at Tegelberg. In addition to the wide view of the Ostallgäu and all around:
- As a refreshment stop Tegelberghaus (1,707 m), the mountain inn is the former royal hunting lodge and was built by Maximilian II.
- Three via ferrata facilities, newly refurbished in 2011, in different degrees of difficulty;
- A flight operation for hang-gliding and paragliding;
- A little in winter Ski Area;
- A summer toboggan run and a large children's playground at the valley station.
In the winter
In addition to the lifts at the foot of the Tegelberg with snowmaking and floodlights and the ski run from the Tegelbergbahn mountain station into the valley, there are more than 30 km of cross-country ski trails in Schwangau, which are prepared for classic style and for skating, depending on the snow conditions. There is also a snow-covered trail with floodlights on the Tegelberg.
Around 50 km of cleared winter hiking trails are available for winter walks.
Alpine skiing
The ski area is located on Tegelberg.
| Surname | phone | Altitude |  |  |  |  |  |  | Σ |
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| Tegelbergbahn | 49 (0)8362 / 9 83 60 | 830 - 1,730 m | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | 7 km |
shop
In Schwangau there are two food markets, one of which is also open on Sundays and public holidays, a butcher, a bakery, sports shops and various other shops.
kitchen
In Schwangau and the districts there are a large number of hotels, pubs and restaurants. In addition to Bavarian cuisine, Italian and Asian cuisine is also offered.
- Chamois & Gloria (Alpine fine dining), Am Ehberg 31, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8888. Alpine taste experiences with an exquisite selection of wines from the Alpine world. Awarded a Michelin star and 2 Gault-Millau toques.
nightlife
The 1516 Bar | Lounge is located in the Schlossbrauhaus Schwangau, which is open on Fridays, Saturdays and the evening before public holidays from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
accommodation
In Schwangau there are over 300 companies that rent out guest rooms and / or holiday apartments. Hotels and restaurants, pensions and private landlords offer their accommodation. There are also two campsites. Numerous hotels are from German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA), many pensions and private landlords from German Tourism Association (DTV) certified.
- 1 Hotel Koenig Ludwig ****, Kreuzweg 15, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8890, Fax: 49 (0) 8362 889 990, Email: [email protected].
- 2 The Rübezahl - wellness hotel in Schwangau, Am Ehberg 31, 87645 Schwangau, Allgäu. Tel.: 49 (0) 8362 8888.
- 3 Camping fountain, Seestrasse 81. Tel.: 49 (0) 83 62 - 82 73.
- 4 Camping Bannwaldsee, Munchener Strasse 151. Tel.: 49 (0) 83 62 93 00-0.
health
- Health resort pharmacy Schwangau, Mitteldorf 4, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8597.
- Group practice Peter Horle / Dr. Wolf-Dietrich Fieß, Am Jürgenfeld 12, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8575.
- Dr. med. Helmut Blersch, Mitteldorf 28, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8504.
- Health Clinic Schwangau, Mitteldorf 5, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 9828-0.
- König Ludwig Health Center - Specialist clinic for rehabilitation and follow-up treatment, Kreuzweg 11-15, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 889190.
- Practice for Physiotherapy, Robert Weiss, Kreuzweg 24, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8335.
Practical advice
| Brief information | |
| surface | 76.06 km² |
|---|---|
| Phone code | (0)8362 |
| Post Code | 87643–87645 |
| Mark | OAL |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency call | 112 / 110 |
- 2 Tourist Information Schwangau, Münchener Strasse 2, 87645 Schwangau. Tel.: 49 (0)8362 8198-0.
trips
literature
cards
- German Alpine Club (DAV) (Ed.): Alpine Club Card No. BY 6 (1: 25,000) Ammer Mountains West. ISBN 978-3-937530-36-9 . 9,80 €. Map for the regions Hochplatte, Kreuzspitze, Bavarian Prealps
Web links
https://www.schwangau.de/ - Official website of Schwangau
