Fuessen

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Fuessen
Fuessen
Fuessen
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An enchanting town in Bavaria renowned for its grand castle, ancient basilica, beautiful monastery and the stunning scenery that surrounds them.

Only three miles (five kilometers) north of the Austrian border, the tiny town of Füssen is home to just 14,000 inhabitants, yet is blessed with a rich Bavarian culture and heritage. It is located on the banks of the Lech River which flows into the man-made lake, the Forggensee. Füssen is the highest town in Bavaria, at over 2,600 feet (790 meters) above sea level.

In recent decades Füssen has become best known as Germany’s southern end point of the Via Claudia, or Romantic Road, part of a Roman route stretching over the Alps from Venice, linking a long series of picturesque towns and castles. The points on the route were chosen for their fine scenery and cultural attractions.

Walk through the town and you will discover the oldest fresco in Bavaria at the crypt of St. Mang Basilica, dating back to around the year 980. St. Mang’s Feast Day, on September 6, is lovingly commemorated with a Holy Mass and procession through the old town. The town also sits just below the Tegelberg ski area, which is popular not only for winter skiers but also summer hikers. Visitors take a lift to the top and enjoy the view, hiking trails and the small restaurants on the mountains.

Yet much of what makes Füssen so special is what surrounds it. Less than two miles (three kilometers) away from the town you can visit Neuschwanstein, a towering structure renowned across the world. This is famed as the fairytale home of Mad King Ludwig of Bavaria, as well as the castle flown over in the film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle is modeled after the Neuschwanstein. You can hike up to the castle, or take a bus to the top of its hillside location.

Take a 30-minute bus ride from Füssen in Steingaden and you’ll discover Wieskirche, a pilgrimage church and one of the world’s foremost Rococo masterpieces, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel a little further to the east to walk the ancient ruins of the castle Falkenstein, near Pfronten.

There's no denying Füssen deserves its coveted spot at the climax of Europe's most scenic route.

Luitpoldpark Hotel

Luitpoldpark Hotel

4 out of 5
Bahnhofstr. 1-3, Fuessen, BY
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fuessen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Since we arrived late by train, this hotel was convenient. The room was spacious and the bathroom was clean. The bed is very hard and the pillows were almost flat. It was so stuffy and stale in the room in July that we didn't asleep well, even with the windows open."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Luitpoldpark Hotel
Hotel Schlosskrone

Hotel Schlosskrone

4.5 out of 5
Prinzregenplatz 4, Fuessen, BY
The price is P9,954 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P9,954
P11,052 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Fuessen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"A great location near the old town and a short walk to the train station. Amenities are all close by. Great breakfast with fresh bread and pastries."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel Schlosskrone
Best Western Plus Hotel Fuessen

Best Western Plus Hotel Fuessen

4 out of 5
Augsburger Str 18, Fuessen
The price is P9,896 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P9,896
P10,989 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Fuessen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (869 reviews)
Füssen for Family
"Great hotel. Air conditioning for the unexpected heatwave. Wonderful breakfast selection. Wonderful location to walk into town."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Fuessen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Haus Gohlke am See

Haus Gohlke am See

Uferstraße 23, Fuessen
Stay at this apartment in Fuessen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Neuschwanstein Castle and Hopfensee are located nearby.
"The view to the lake it’s beautiful. The apartment is ok. I found many spiders in the apartment, balcony and hall. There was no dish sponge, hand soap and just a little toilet paper. I wish there was a microwave. I kept bumping my head on the ceiling every time I was going to sit on the sofa. I really ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Haus Gohlke am See
Guthof Lutz

Guthof Lutz

4 out of 5
Schattwald 28, Schattwald
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Schattwald. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tannheimer Tal and Wannenjoch Lift ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Es war wunderbar . Ich würde es gerne weiterempfehlen."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Guthof Lutz
Zugspitz Lodge

Zugspitz Lodge

3 out of 5
Schmiede 19, Ehrwald, Tirol
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ehrwald. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Eibsee and Zugspitze are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"This lodging was exactly as the pictures show! Each cottage has everything you will need for a night stay or a week long stay; plates, cups, silverware, pots, pans, toaster, mini fridge, etc. It was easy to get into after hours with the door code that was given via email the day of arrival, clean, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Zugspitz Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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