Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle
Füssen, Germany
The fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II, perched on a cliff in the Bavarian Alps.
Town · Germany · Bavaria
Füssen
A small Alpine-foothill town and the base for the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Füssen matters
Füssen is the gateway to the most famous castle in Germany. This pretty old town sits at the end of the Romantic Road, close to the royal palaces of the Bavarian kings. Most visitors rush through on the way to the castle, but the old town, with its pastel houses and a monastery, rewards a slower visit. Stay overnight and you can enjoy the lakes and mountains after the day trippers leave.
Talking points
- Füssen marks the southern end of the Romantic Road
- Two royal castles are a short ride away
- Alpine lakes lie close to the town
- The old town has a long tradition of lute-making
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What to see in Füssen
Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle
Füssen, Germany
The yellow castle where Ludwig II grew up, across the valley from Neuschwanstein.
Bridge
Marienbrücke
Füssen, Germany
The bridge over the Pollat gorge with the classic view of Neuschwanstein.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.