Het beste van Füssen

Füssen Essentials

Füssen serves as a historic gateway to the Bavarian Alps, defined by its medieval layout and religious heritage. This selection includes the Benedictine St. Mang’s Abbey and the High Castle’s art galleries. Natural landmarks like the twelve-meter Lechfall and the Baumgarten park offer panoramic views of the Alpine landscape. The central Reichenstraße follows the path of the ancient Roman Via Claudia Augusta, connecting the town's Gothic architecture with its commercial heart.

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Lechfall

A twelve-meter-high weir where the Lech river cascades over rock ledges into a narrow gorge. A pedestrian bridge provides views of the turquoise water and the surrounding limestone formations.

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Former St Mang’s Abbey

St. Mang's Abbey, Füssen or Füssen Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Füssen in Bavaria, Germany.

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Staatsgalerie und Städtische Gemäldegalerie

Located within the Hohes Schloss, this gallery displays Late Gothic and Renaissance artworks from the Bavarian State Painting Collections, focusing on regional Allgäu and Swabian masters.

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Reichenstraße

The main pedestrian thoroughfare of the old town, lined with historic townhouses. It traces the route of the ancient Roman imperial road, the Via Claudia Augusta.

Altstadt Panorama

An elevated vantage point providing a view of Füssen's medieval rooftops, church spires, and the surrounding mountain peaks.

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Mädchenbrunnen

A decorative fountain located in the historic center, featuring a bronze sculpture and providing a source of drinking water.

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Baumgarten

A quiet public park situated on a hill adjacent to the High Castle. It features terraced paths, stone walls, and views over the town’s southern district.

Klettergarten Ziegelwies

A recreational area near the Austrian border featuring limestone climbing walls and a viewpoint overlooking the Lech river valley.