Füssen is more than just another idyllic town in Germany. Home to some of the most whimsical and beautiful attractions in the world, this is a great place to go to for those who want to enjoy a fairy tale adventure at least once in their lives. This article takes a look at some of the tourist attractions you can see in Füssen.
Sights to see near Füssen
You can actually see a lot of tourist attractions even before you enter Füssen. Some of the sights you can see include:
- Castles. The fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are about 4 kms away from Füssen, so you can simply drive there if you want to check out the castles of King Ludwig.
- Churches. Die Wieskirche, otherwise known as the "Church in the Meadow", is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The architecture follows the Bavarian Rococo design and is definitely worth the side trip. Ettal, a neighboring town of Füssen, also has a beautiful abbey church and a monastery that are worth seeing. If you want to bring home a religious souvenir, you can drop by the town of Oberammergau, which is famous for its beautiful religious items that are available for purchase.
- Outdoor activities. Skiing is always a popular tourist activity in the region. There are also several hiking opportunities in the Alps around Shwangau. You can also spend your leisure time by the Forggensee, which is Bavaria's fifth largest lake.
Sights to see in Füssen
Füssen also has its own attractions, such as:
- Hohes Schloss. Füssen has its own castle in Hohen Schloss, a late-Gothic castle that once served as the summer residence of the bishops of Augsburg. Some of the must-see things in the castle are the Knights Hall and the Swabian Artwork (which were made between 1400s and the 1700s).
- Benedictine Monastery of St. Mang. The monastery was built in the 9th century and has Baroque architecture. Several stories revolve around the monastery of the patron saint of Füssen, particularly those involving St. Mang himself. The monastery is also the home of the oldest preserved fresco in Bavaria. The FüssenHeritage Museum can also be found within the monastery itself.
- The Chapel of St. Anne. The Chapel of St. Anne is home to the macabre painting Totentanz (Dance of Death).
- Reichenstrasse. Reichenstrasse is essentially the shopping district of Füssen. Aside from shopping, you can also spend time there walking along the cobblestone paths to enjoy the scenic sights offered by Füssen.
- The St. Coloman Church in Schwangau.
Füssen offers several sights and attractions to tourists of Bavaria. If you want to experience a vacation that's near-magical, do consider visiting this town and its nearby attractions for an unforgettable holiday.
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Visit the wonderful town of Füssen. More information can be found at Füssen Tourismus. You can also stay at Schwangau Hotel.
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