Forggensee
Bavaria's fifth-largest lake, north of Füssen. Summer boat trips offer views of Neuschwanstein and the Alps at the same time.
Forggensee is a reservoir created in 1954 when the Lech River was dammed. It covers about 15 square kilometres and is Bavaria's fifth-largest lake. The open water is framed by the Alpine foothills, and from the south shore you can see the Alps and Neuschwanstein in a picture-perfect view. In summer (roughly June to mid-October), when the reservoir is full, boats leave from Füssen's pier. Options include a one-hour short cruise and a two-hour lake circuit, costing about €12–17. In winter, when the water is drawn down, the lakebed is exposed and visitors can walk on it. The roughly 32 km lakeside cycle path is a popular ride, and there are several free lakeside bathing spots along the shore. From Füssen station it is about a 15-minute walk to the boat pier.
Opening hours
Boat trips approx. June–mid-Oct
Nearby sights
- Königliche Kristall-Therme Schwangau
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Pöllat Gorge
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Marienbrücke
- Schwansee
- Museum of the Bavarian Kings
- Füssen Old Town