Kißlegg

Kißlegg is a municipality in Baden-Württemberg located in the Landkreis Ravensburg region at roughly 661 meters elevation. The town area extends across around 92 square kilometers with the New Castle as a notable structure.

First documented in 824, the town gained market rights in 1394 as its importance grew. Following various changes in rule, it became part of the Kingdom of Württemberg in 1806.

The parish church of St. Gallus and Ulrich shapes the townscape with its baroque architecture from the 18th century. Visitors can admire a Madonna statue from 1623 and a precious Augsburg silver collection inside.

The nearest major airports are Friedrichshafen at about 31 kilometers away and Memmingen at about 35 kilometers, while Augsburg sits about 105 kilometers distant as another option. The location offers convenient access for visitors arriving from different directions.

The New Castle houses stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer, including impressive life-size Sibyl figures. Guided tours offer insights into these artistic details that visitors might otherwise overlook.

Location: Landkreis Ravensburg

Capital city: Kißlegg

Elevation above the sea: 661 m

Shares border with: Argenbühl, Wangen im Allgäu, Bad Wurzach, Leutkirch im Allgäu, Wolfegg, Vogt

Website: http://kisslegg.de

GPS coordinates: 47.79000,9.88417

Latest update: December 15, 2025 02:29