Füssen

Füssen is a small town in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, sitting between Alpine foothills and the Forggensee lake. The High Castle rises above the old quarter with its narrow lanes, painted facades, and the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang.

Roman traders used the settlement as a resting point along the Via Claudia Augusta, connecting Italy with the north. During medieval times the town grew through salt trade and received municipal rights, while the monastery and prince-bishops left their marks.

Local residents still gather in the old quarter's cafés, where painted facades and window shutters recall centuries of Alpine tradition. The violin-making legacy continues through workshops that open their doors to curious visitors during certain months.

From the train station the center is reachable on foot within minutes, while buses run regularly to the surrounding castles. The old quarter is easy to explore on a walking circuit, though sturdy shoes help with the cobblestone surfaces.

The former monastery of St. Mang now houses a museum documenting the local tradition of violin-making. Workshops in town continue this craft and occasionally open for visitors.

Location: Ostallgäu

Elevation above the sea: 808 m

Shares border with: Pfronten, Vils, Schwangau, Pinswang, Rieden am Forggensee, Hopferau, Eisenberg

Website: https://stadt-fuessen.de

GPS coordinates: 47.56760,10.69932

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:47