Schloà Neuschwanstein
The mother of all German castles is only 3 kilometers away from Füssen. This fairy-tale castle is well-known worldwide. The ticket office closes an hour before the castle does. Make sure to sit behind the driver while bussing to the castles. You can also walk to the castle, which is about 30 minutes walk uphill. Be warned that taking photographs is prohibited inside the castle.
Hohenschwangau
The castle directly across from Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle. This castle served as Ludwig II's home while he was growing up. The ticket office closes half-an-hour before the castle does. Make sure to sit behind the driver while bussing to the castles.
Wieskirche: This pilgrimage church is one of the world's great rococo masterpieces, located only a ten-minute bus ride from Fussen in nearby Steingaden. A work of Dominikus Zimmermann and his brother Johann Baptist, it has been designated a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Two bus trips daily; check at the station or Fussen tourist bureau for departure times.
Falkenstein: Another castle, this one is a ruin, a short distance from Füssen, near Pfronten. There is a great hotel and restaurant nearby, but driving there is a bit tricky.
Via Claudia: Füssen is on the Via Claudia â the old roman road from Donauwörth over the alps to Venice. You can travel the Via Claudia or parts of it by bike.
Tegelberg: A ski area, but in the summer you can take the lift to the top. Enjoy the view, hike some trails and stop by one of the little restaurants.