Plansee
Tyrol's second-largest lake, with clear turquoise water ringed by mountains. In summer, take a boat trip or cycle around the shore on a classic scenic drive from Füssen.
Plansee lies in the Austrian state of Tyrol, about 25 km from Füssen. It is Tyrol's second-largest lake, about 6 km long, at an altitude of 976 metres. Its water is clear, turquoise and emerald, and steep limestone peaks surround it. In summer, boats run between the two ends of the lake. Along the shore you can swim, paddle and dive, and the road around the lake is a scenic route for driving and cycling. The road from Füssen to Linderhof Palace or Garmisch runs along the lake, so you can stop on the way. There are a few hotels and restaurants by the lake, and it can be busy in summer. There is no direct public transport, so driving is recommended.
Opening hours
All day (boat tours roughly May–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Highline 179
- Ehrenberg Castle Ruins
- Tegelberg Cable Car
- Marienbrücke
- Pöllat Gorge
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Museum of the Bavarian Kings
- Hohenschwangau Castle