Fussen Travel Guide

 IreneMcKay Says:  Hohenscwangau was looking good during our visit but Neuschwanstein which is normally magnificent was being renovated and was covered in scaffolding. Work on Neuschwanstein will continue into 2013.You can walk to the castles from Fussen in around 40 minutes. It is about 3KM.... 

 IreneMcKay Says:  The Alpsee is right next to Hohenschwangau. It is a lovely lake and wonderful for a swim. You can also hire boats here or do the round the lake walk. We fed a family of swans and ducks here on our last visit.This visit our swim was uneventful. Last time we swam on a bright,... 

 IreneMcKay Says:  Water was low on our last visit, so this waterfall was not as scary as usual. When it is in full spate, the viewing bridge shakes from the force of the water. Terrifying!!! We've stood on it many times debating how you would die if you fell in, crushed by the water, freeze... 

 IreneMcKay Says:  I have never researched Fussen, because I have been going there for short visits for years. The old town has a castle, a museum, churches including several painted churches and several churches by the river, colourful old houses, squares, fountains. It is a wonderful place... 

 IreneMcKay Says:  The Schwansee or Swan Lake. This lake hides itself well if you approach from the castle side it is very well hidden in the trees and takes a while to find. There is a good, though very distant view towards both castles from here. Very pleasant for a swim. 

 Sunshine64 Says:  Mad King Ludwig II's castle is a must-visit site. It's so much like a fairytale it's no wonder it was used as the basis for the Disneyworld castle. The castle was built from 1869 to 1886, but building ceased upon Ludwig's mysterious death - with only 1/3 of the castle... 

 Krumlovgirl Says:  I visited here with a tour group out of Munich. Along with this castle, we also visited Linderhof and Hohenschwangau Castle. Obviously, Neuschwanstein was the most impressive architecturally, but the other two were also nice in their own rights. What I enjoyed most about the... 

 Bavavia Says:  Of course the castles are here, but this is a really cute area to explore! i would recommend walking around or driving, just seeing the sights. On my drive here from Munich, i have to say it was a beautiful drive! it would be fun just to spend maybe half day or a day... 

 Hellfirejen Says:  Best restaurant in Fuessen, hands down. It is done in a medieval style, complete with stocks outside, and knights armour everywhere! The rule of house is that you eat with your fingers and a dagger, and a bib is placed around your neck when you place your orders! You can... 

 cjg1 Says:  Deutschebahn has a happy weekend ticket for 30 euros that will allow a group of 5 to travel on IRE, RE, RB, and S-bahn trains unlimitedly from noon to 3am Saturdays and Sundays. It is now much more expensive than I remember but its an idea to consider if you are more than a... 

 CandiceHalee Says:  Not really a trap, and probably quite common in touristy areas. Most of the shops in the town of Hohenschwangau sell similar things and can be differnt prices. If you find something you'd like to buy, take note of the shop, then check around the other stores. There are... 

 iandsmith Says:  In a way it's not really an "Off the beaten path" activity as there is a well trod path around this small lake at the base of the alps. It's just that compared to Neuschwanstein and Hohenswhangau, the number of tourists is a trickle.I had wanted to walk around it on my... 

 iandsmith Says:  There is an opportunity to move out onto the old palace walls and then climb one of the towers. Should you choose to do that on a winter's day when it's snowing, you'll be glad the wall was covered! I should warn those who tend to have vertigo attacks that the stairs are...