The red deer feed near Schwangau Fountain

One of the most beautiful and impressive activities for families on a winter holiday around Füssen in the Allgäu is an excursion for daily red deer feeding near Schwangau Fountain. From 25. December come here daily as long as there is snow, until 140 free-living deer to a feeding site to pick up delicacies previously prepared by a hunting chief and his team. The red deer can be admired at close range, which promises unforgettable impressions.

The daily red game feeding in Schwangau is a real highlight for families on a winter holiday in the Ostallgäu. Big and small are regularly amazed at this winter experience in the wild. Timely around 15 The clock comes from the 25. December and after, as long as there is snow, until 140 Deer to a feeder near Schwangau Fountain to pick up delicacies such as hay, apples, beets and bran, which were previously prepared by the hunting chief and his helpers. The deer follows an old, natural survival instinct, which dates back to the time when the Forggensee did not exist. At that time, in the valley there were the lechaues covered with grasses and herbs, which were visited by the deer for wintering. The Rotwild-Ur-Instinct still lures the deer out of the snowy forests and ensures that they feel comfortable and safe despite numerous spectators. The almost motionless people on the fence can thus admire the red deer at close range and gain unforgettable winter impressions. In particular, for injured animals and animals hit by cars, for example, red deer feeding is vital. After feeding, the hunting chief informs the audience in an exciting way about the behaviour and peculiarities of the red deer and other animals that are native to the forest near Schwangau. Especially for children, the red game feeding in Schwangau is a unique experience that is not forgotten so quickly and also sensitizes to animals and the environment. It is important to get on time 15 To appear clock to this natural spectacle, because only then the gate to the feeding point is opened briefly to the entrance.

The feeding area can be reached from the Schwangau district of Brunnen on a cozy winter walk in about half an hour. You can enjoy the wonderful snow landscape and fantastic views of the Königsschlosss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Even more winter magic, on the other hand, promises a horse-drawn sleigh ride for feeding red deer. Whether romantic for two or with family and friends - cozy wrapped in warm blankets you glide with the sleigh through the magical Allgäu snow landscape, while only the quiet snorting of the horses and the ringing of the bells on their dishes in the ears. In addition, the Enjoy a view of the snowy mountains and the most beautiful sight in Germany – this is truly pure winter romance. A boarding option for the horse-drawn sleigh ride is available at the large car park at the Karbrücke in Brunnen. If there is little snow, the horse sleigh ride becomes a carriage ride.

If you want to experience a unique natural spectacle on a winter holiday in the Füssen / Schwangau area, you should not miss the red deer feeding at Schwangau Fountain. Here, the whole family can expect impressive winter nature impressions that will be remembered for a long time.