Around the beautiful city of Füssen in the Allgäu there are many large and small pre-Alpine lakes, which are a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Whether sailing, rowing, surfing, water skiing, boating or canoeing - who likes water sports, there are versatile and fantastic conditions.
The first point of contact for water sports enthusiasts around Füssen is about 16 Square kilometres of Forggensee. The fourth largest lake in Bavaria is surrounded by forests and green areas and is nestled in the middle of the Allgäu mountain world. In the summer months until October, this reservoir blends wonderfully with the surrounding nature and offers plenty of leisure opportunities. In addition to swimming, hiking and cycling, you can also pursue various water sports activities here. If you like it cozy, take a ride on the pedal boat and enjoy the great view of the mountains and the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. For sailing and surfing, the lake also offers fantastic conditions. Around the lake there are sailing clubs and sailing and Surf schools, from which you can get the necessary equipment on request or have the sports expertly taught from the beginning. For beginners, trial classes are also offered. Lake Forggensee is often the scene of international sailing regattas. Rowers, windsurfers or kitesurfers as well as kayakers also get their money's worth at Forggensee. Especially the canoe tours offered here enjoy great popularity and can also be booked by absolute beginners, as competent staff is always at your side. Unforgettable is a sunset tour with the canoe on the Forggensee. Dreamlike views and nature experiences are included guaranteed.
The Hopfensee and Weißensee are also popular with water sports enthusiasts, especially the wind conditions in the morning are very appreciated by surfers. Also the legendary Alatsee, as well as the Bannwaldsee or Mittersee and Obersee in the Faulenbacher valley are recommended excursion destinations and offer various water sports opportunities.
A special tip to finish: The Lechtal, located not far from Füssen, is one of the most beautiful white water and natural landscapes in Europe. Here you can experience action-packed rafting tours or very good canoeing. Various local providers offer tours and equipment.
Around feet, water sports fans really do not have to miss anything. The selection of beautiful lakes, which convince by crystal clear water and a magnificent nature that surrounds them, is great. If you like water sports, Füssen is an ideal destination.