Cultural attractions in the Allgäu

The Allgäu is always worth a trip. People who love nature and are interested in art and culture get their money's worth here. In the Allgäu there is an enormous variety of attractions and cultural excursion destinations.

Probably the most famous attraction in the region is the famous castle Neuschwanstein, also known as the fairytale castle former residence of the Bavarian King Ludwig II. The German Fairy Tale Palace was 2007 in the global vote on the new seven wonders of the world in the final round and is visited annually by more than one million tourists. The Festspielhaus on the banks of the Forggensee in Füssen is also very popular. Many performances here provide enthusiasm among culture enthusiasts.

The romantic residential palace Hohenschwangau is also worth a visit. Enchanting old paintings and the stylish interior make the hearts of culture lovers beat faster. The castle ruin Falkenstein near Pfronten is a highly medieval castle ruin worth seeing. Exciting guided tours and performances in the amphitheater in Burggraben provide a lot of fun.

Lots of cultural attractions can be found in the old towns of Wangen and Memmingen. Monasteries, old fountains, historical buildings, museums and libraries do not cause boredom.

The Museum of the City of Füssen is also worth a visit. The main attraction here is the building itself, which is a former Benedictine monastery.

Many other sights such as the Sturmannhöhle near Obermeiselstein, the Scheidegger Waterfalls or the Breitachklamm near Obersdorf invite you to unforgettable impressions and experiences in the Allgäu.