Pure winter happiness and unforgettable experiences promise the beautiful horse sleigh rides through the snowy Allgäu near Füssen. Shrouded in warm ceilings, it goes through the magnificent snow landscape with its magnificent mountains, which now present themselves in winter as imposing white guardians, and the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Such a winter horse carriage ride is a great undertaking for the whole family.
Wide white valleys, glittering snow crystals and impressive mountains wherever you look – the landscape around Füssen turns into a winter wonderland of superlatives in the cold season. There is hardly anything more beautiful than to sit in a horse sled and glide in warm blankets through the magnificent nature while listening to the quiet snorting of the horses. Whether romantic for two or with the whole family – such a winter horse sleigh trip promises unforgettable experiences and lots of fun during a holiday in Füssen. Like once the popular fairy tale king Ludwig II. Approaching the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which sits in front of the gates of Füssen in a picturesque snowy rock landscape. The impressive magnificent building, which was commissioned by the fairy tale king between 1869 and 1886 originated, is regarded all over the world as a symbol of romanticism and is probably the most famous sight in Germany. Around Füssen, individual horse-drawn sleigh rides through the municipal area as well as regularly offered trips to fixed destinations are possible. Indescribably beautiful are night drives with torches, which take one to two hours and allow a magnificent view of the illuminated royal castles. A horse-drawn sleigh ride through the wintry Allgäu at night is an experience that should not be missed. During such a horse-drawn sleigh ride around Füssen, the special, quiet magic of this season can be experienced, you can enjoy beautiful Enjoy views of the mountains and famous sights as well as simply feel at home and relax.
A real highlight of a winter holiday in Füssen are the regularly offered horse sleigh rides for wildlife feeding, which takes place every afternoon on the forest edge between the Forggensee and the Bannwaldsee. They die every day. 15 The clock around the 150 wild game to a feeding site to pick up previously prepared delicacies such as hay, apples, bran and beets. The animals follow an old, natural instinct and especially for injured game, for example, hit by cars, this feeding is vital. On the fence in front of the feeding site, numerous people regularly follow this special spectacle and marvel at the wild animals at close range. For both children and adults, this wildlife feeding provides very special impressions. It can be followed daily from Christmas, and as long as there is snow. The horse-drawn sleigh ride for wildlife feeding offers of course also wonderful views of the snowy mountains and a dreamlike beautiful winter landscape. The whole family can experience the cold season from a particularly great side and enjoy pure winter happiness.
Individual horse-drawn sleigh rides, regardless of wildlife feeding, are also possible around feet. During a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride in the area of Füssen and Hopfensee, Hopfener Wald or in Schwangau it goes through idyllic snow landscapes to particularly beautiful places in the region. There are fantastic views, including the historic old town of Füssen, the High Castle, the church of St. Coloman and of course the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Some rides even lead partly through the Forggensee, the largest lake in the Allgäu, which is dammed in winter. In addition, one changes in such a Horse-drawn sleigh ride in the footsteps of King Ludwig II, because he too used to travel here in the region often and gladly with an impressive, golden horse-drawn sleigh. Very dreamlike experiences promise the nightly horse sleigh rides with torches. This creates an almost mystical atmosphere when you glide through the nightly Allgäu in the warm light of the torches and enjoy the winter silence interrupted only by the quiet snorting of the horses. Stunning now is the view of the illuminated royal castles, which look particularly fairytale in the dark. In addition, around Füssen, in the neighboring municipality of Schwangau, also so-called Glühweinfahrt offered. These are romantic horse sleigh rides at twilight and with torches. After enjoying the dream view of the castles and the picturesque Schwangau, you can warm up really nicely with mulled wine and punch. Horse sleigh rides to rustic mountain huts in the area are also possible. There you will be spoiled with delicious Allgäu specialties and can enjoy real cottage romance before it goes back warmly wrapped in blankets with the horse sled.
The sleigh rides in winter around Füssen offer unforgettable impressions and the opportunity to enjoy the cold season from all its most beautiful sides. Whether for couples in love or in the circle of the family – such a horse sleigh ride should not be missed on a winter holiday around Füssen.