in Germany

Füssen (Neuschwanstein)

An alpine town gateway to Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle that inspired Disney's own.

Notable spots

Neuschwanstein Castle
Landmark
Mad King Ludwig's turreted fantasy castle perched in the Bavarian Alps.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Landmark
Lake Alpsee
Nature

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Füssen (Neuschwanstein) in Oct: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Neuschwanstein Castle — Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de (CC BY-SA 3.0 de) · Wikimedia