Schwansee
A tranquil lake and English-style landscape park west of Hohenschwangau Castle, away from the crowds, where you can look back at Neuschwanstein from the lakeshore meadows.
Schwansee lies in the forest west of Hohenschwangau Castle. Around the lake is the Swan Lake Park (Schwanseepark), laid out in English landscape style during the reign of Maximilian II, with meadows, forest paths and water arranged in harmony. It truly lives up to its name, 'Swan Lake'. Few tourists come here. The lakeside path is about 3 km long, and from the north shore meadow you can see Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau together in one frame. A natural bathing spot on the lake allows swimming in summer. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Hohenschwangau ticket centre and connects to the Alpsee lakeside route, making it a good place for a peaceful stroll after visiting the castles.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Alpsee
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Museum of the Bavarian Kings
- Königliche Kristall-Therme Schwangau
- Füssen Old Town
- St. Mang's Abbey
- Hohes Schloss Füssen
- Lech Falls