The beautiful city of Füssen in the Allgäu, near which the Bavarian fairy tale king Ludwig II once lived. built the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle in a picturesque rock landscape, is also called the “romantic soul of Bavaria”. The city on the Lech presents itself particularly romantically in the run-up to Christmas. The Christmas markets around Füssen take with their colorful lights, varied smells and special atmosphere into another world and perfectly tune in to the festival.
The old town of Füssen with its narrow winding alleys, medieval buildings, snug shops and cozy cafes is considered very picturesque and romantic. It presents itself particularly beautifully in the run-up to Christmas, when the idyllic landscape around Füssen in the higher elevations is already wrapped in a wintry white color dress. On the second and third weekend of Advent, the Füssen Christmas Market opens its doors and offers visitors in the baroque courtyard of the old Benedectin monastery of St. Mang an atmospheric sea of lights with Christmas-decorated stalls and numerous attractions. The scents of cinnamon and mulled wine tickle the nose, the shine of Candles and colorful lights are reflected in the eyes and beautiful Christmas music makes the pleasure for the senses at the Füssen Christmas market perfect. From 6. - 8. December and December 13. - 15. In December, you can walk over this magical Christmas market and get in the perfect mood for the festival. At the Christmas decorated stalls, which are modeled on the medieval house facades in the old town, one can expect, among other things, Christmas decorations, gestures, craft products, spices, tea and much more. Of course, you also have the opportunity to snack all kinds of Christmas pastries and other sweet delicacies. Enjoying a mulled wine or punch in this homey atmosphere is part of it anyway and warms you up pleasantly in the cool temperatures. On the Klosterhofbühne chapels, singers and dance groups with Christmas carols, folkloric Dances and performances for best entertainment and attune to the approaching feast. On the first market Sunday, Nicholas distributes small gifts to young and old. The Füssener Adventsmarkt is without a doubt one of the most charming and beautiful Christmas markets in the Allgäu.
Before or after a stroll on the Christmas market, you have the opportunity to visit the Monastery of St. Mang and also the nearby Hohe Schloss or take a beautiful winter walk through the picturesque old town. In the monastery of St. Mang, whose history to the 8. Going back centuries, you can expect some attractions such as the imposing, richly stuccoed and frescoed Imperial Hall or the Monastery Library. In addition, the monastery houses the Museum of the City of Füssen, which presents a valuable collection of lutes and violins as well as the oldest Bavarian death dance. One should not miss the visit of the Hohe Schloss, the landmark of the city of Füssen. Here, from the sixth floor in the gate tower, you can enjoy an unforgettable view over the Christmas-lit old town of Füssen. Also the other towers as well as the military passages and premises of the attraction are extremely Interesting. Art and culture lovers will be amazed by the numerous paintings and Allgäu sculptures that the branch gallery of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and the Städtische Galerie exhibit here. In addition to the monastery of St. Mang and the High Castle, you can expect a walk in the old town of Füssen, numerous other medieval buildings, such as Gothic houses and many historical churches from the time of the Baroque and Rococo. Worthwhile is also a stroll through the snug small and medium-sized shops in Füssen, which offer everything from craft products from the Allgäu to designer fashion. Surely you will also find here One or the other suitable Christmas present.
Also in the neighboring municipality of Schwangau, the village of the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, one is perfectly attuned to Christmas in December. Amb 1. December of 14 up to 20 The Culinary Nikolaus Market takes place here. At lovingly decorated and Christmas-lit wooden stalls, aside from punch and mulled wine, there are numerous homemade treats and regional delicacies such as cookies, waffles, sheep noodles and herb pats. Exotic cocktails and Mediterranean specialties also ensure outstanding moments of enjoyment, after all, the cuisine is in the foreground at this Christmas market. Of course, there is also a colorful supporting program with Christmas music and other entertainment offers. After it has become dark, Nicholas appears and distributes small gifts, which especially the hearts of children are higher Let's hit. With a visit to the Culinary Nikolaus Market in Schwangau you can not only perfectly tune in to the festival, but also do something good. All proceeds of the event organized by the Schwangau landlords and the health and transport association of the place are donated to social institutions in the region.
Great pre-Christmas experiences also promise the 2013 The first Christmas market takes place in Bullachberg Castle, which is only about one kilometer from Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles. In the middle of a romantic ambience, visitors are waiting for regional craftsmanship, many Allgäu treats and a colorful supporting programme. The Christmas market at Bullachberg Castle takes place from 6. - 8. December and December 13. - 15. December.
By the way, a visit to the Culinary Nicholas Market or the Christmas Market in Schwangau can be wonderfully combined with a visit to the world-famous Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, which can now be experienced without the summer crowd. Especially between 1869 and 1886, Built on behalf of the Bavarian fairy tale king Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein Castle is a building of incomparable beauty that must be seen when staying in Füssen. Surrounded by snowy mountains, the castle, which recalls a medieval castle from the outside, is particularly picturesque in the cold season. The magnificent halls inside are opulently furnished with all kinds of art treasures, valuable furniture and lots of gold and velvet. Neuschwanstein Castle is considered a symbol of romance all over the world and is the most popular among foreign German tourists, according to a survey by the German Tourism Association. The attraction of our country. However, the cozy residential palace Hohenschwangau standing directly opposite is hardly less worth seeing. It is advisable to visit both castles one after the other.
Lovingly designed stalls with sweet delicacies and regional craftsmanship as well as a colorful children's program and best pre-Christmas atmosphere, there is also on the Christmas market in the Füssen district hops on the lake, which is located at 23. and 24.11. It takes place in Haus Hopfensee.
The atmospheric Christmas markets around Füssen put their visitors in the perfect mood for the festival and enchant with their colorful lights, the varied smells and many treats and attractions. They contribute to the fact that the Allgäuer Königswinkel is a particularly attractive and romantic holiday destination in the Advent season.
