Füssen Old Town

Altstadt Füssen

The medieval town at the southern end of the Romantic Road, with colorful gabled streets, a hilltop castle, and a monastery, serving as the base for accommodation and dining.

Füssen lies on the Lech River at an elevation of about 808 meters, making it one of the highest towns in Bavaria. Its history dates back to a Roman-era post station, and it marks the southern end of the famous Romantic Road. The old town is small and can be explored on foot in about 2 hours. The main street, Reichenstraße, is lined with colorful gabled houses, cafés, and souvenir shops. Up on the hill, the Hohes Schloss (High Castle) was the summer residence of the prince-bishops of Augsburg, and its inner courtyard features trompe-l'oeil window paintings that are fun to spot. It now houses the State Gallery. Next door, the St. Mang Monastery contains the Füssen Museum, which displays the famous Dance of Death murals and tells the story of how the town became a center for lute and violin making in Europe. From the old town, it is about a 15-minute walk south along the Lech to the Lech Falls. Füssen train station is on the edge of the old town, and buses to Neuschwanstein depart from the station. Staying in Füssen allows you to visit the castle early in the morning before the crowds arrive, and you can enjoy traditional Bavarian country cooking.

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