Best of Allgau

Allgäu's Absolute Essentials

Allgäu features a diverse range of historical and natural landmarks, from the iconic 19th-century Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles to the UNESCO-listed Ice Age caves of the Lone Valley. The region is home to the Alpsee lake and the Marienbrücke, offering views of the Pöllat Gorge. Cultural sites include the Benedictine Andechs Monastery, known for its baroque architecture and brewery, and various medieval ruins like the Burghalde in Kempten and the Fugger castle in Biberbach.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Historic neo-romanesque castle known for its fairy-tale architecture and cultural significance, featuring guided tours and scenic views of the Bavarian countryside.

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Marienbrücke

Wondering where you can get the best views of the Neuschwanstein Castle? Spanning the Pöllat Gorge, this bridge is the right place.

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Hohenschwangau Castle

Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. It was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was…

Alpsee

The Alpsee is a lake in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany, located about 4 kilometres southeast of Füssen.

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Andechs Monastery

Andechs Abbey is a Benedictine priory in the municipality of Andechs, in the Landkreis of Starnberg, Upper Bavaria, Germany .

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Bocksteinhöhle

A large rock shelter in the Lone Valley and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, this cave is one of the oldest occupation sites of Neanderthals in southern Germany.

Hohlenstein-Stadel

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, this cave in the Lone Valley is where the famous 40,000-year-old Lion-man figurine was discovered.

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Schloss Klingenstein

A hilltop castle complex overlooking the Blau valley, featuring a late-baroque manor house and the ruins of a medieval fortress dating back to the 11th century.

Jungsteinzeitliches Dorf bei Ehrenstein

A UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site containing the remains of a Neolithic pile-dwelling settlement in the Blau valley, dating from approximately 4000 BC.

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Sankt Blasius

A Catholic parish church and protected monument located in the Hirblingen district, featuring traditional regional ecclesiastical architecture.

Burg Markt

Also known as Fuggerschloss, this historic castle sits above the village of Markt and served as a residence for the prominent Fugger banking family during the 16th century.

Freibad Bärenkeller

A public outdoor swimming complex featuring multiple pools, diving platforms, and large sunbathing lawns.

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Furthmühle

A historic grain mill and museum that demonstrates traditional milling techniques. The site includes a shop selling regional farm produce and flour ground on-site.