Hidden Treasures
No problem to find a lot of information about the best known and popular land destinations in the world wide web, in blogs, in guide books and from friends and relatives.
Our website would like to encourage you to discover less known & famous places or places which are less considered for a visit because they are in the vicinity of highlights.
We would also like to encourage our readers to contribute to our site by sending us your ideas of places less known but worth a visit.
The idyllic East Allgaeu area
Work on Neuschwanstein began in 1869. This palace, which is situated near Schwangau in Ostallgäu, along with Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof palaces architecturally caused a great stir.
District Ostallgäu
The District East-Allgaeu with it's 45 communities offers a manifold and strongly developing structure of economics and also a remarkably vital cultural life between Fuessen and Buchloe
The cycling boom in Germany which has been continuing for several years, growth rates which are still approaching two-digit levels for cycling holidays and the ideal conditions in the region:
These are all aspects that the Ostallgäu is taking account of in its own special way. Over the past years and with the support of the EU, a comprehensive network of routes covering more than 1500 km with some 90 themed routes and round trips for all types of cyclists, whether leisure cyclists, family groups, sports cyclists or mountain bikers have been worked out and uniformly signed.
Ostallgäu (East Allgaue) is a rural district in Swabia in southwest Bavaria, Germany
What to do
Hiking
The Ostallgäu region is a hiking paradise with currently 909 hiking tours, there are plenty of options for recreational athletes and active holidaymakers. In total 770 hiking trails, 72 long distance hiking trails, 23 pilgrim trails and 44 others are waiting to be explored.
For detailed information check-out : Outdooractive
Cycling
Do you like to hike, cycle (1,133 cycling tours, check the link) or love the mountains? In Ostallgäu you are at the right place to do so. You will find many opportunities of different types of hiking trails, cycling trails and mountain trails to suit you and your abilities. Ostallgäu has you many beautiful lakes and where ever you go you will see the backdrop of the Allgäuer Alps.
Do you like winter sports? Put it on your agenda. For more information just click.
Discovering East Allgäu
In the surroundings of Füssen you will find many lakes for swimming, hiking and cycling around them. Of course Neuschwanstein Castle from Ludwig II of Bavaria is just 2.5 Km away from Füssen, (Munich - Neuschwanstein 306 km). Don't stop with only visiting Neuschwanstein Castle with its many tourist, visit also the Neo-Gothic Castle Hohenschwangau and Discover the "Königswinkel" with its famous and its undiscovered Sights, discover its natural beauty of the area, the cities of Füssen with the High Castle, Schwangau, Pfronten, visit the lakes, find the mountain top castle ruins like Eisenberg, Falkenstein and Ehrenberg in the nearby Tyrolean Alps.
After many years we revisited the Area around Füssen, its natural beauty thrilled us and we are very fond of the landscape and the villages.
Eat & Drink in Allgäu
The Allgäu is known for its very good diary products, like for example the Allgäuer Emmental. If you love meat and venison you will find it here in good quality.
The area is know for its nudle dishes like Käsespätzle, Knöpfle and Maultaschen, but also meat dishes and of course Sauerkraut is an element of the local kitchen.
Need some help in German?
Braten = Roast, Nudeln = noodles, Knödel = Dumplings, Kaiserschmarrn = cut-up and sugared pancake with raisins, Spätzle = noodles
What to eat: (just some ideas)
Flädles soup, Clear soup cut into stripes
Allgäuer Zwiebelrostbraten, a roastbeef with deep fried onions served with Käsespäzle (Cheese noodles with 5 different cheeses)
Fine dinning with Wildfleisch (boar, venison) in form of goulash, steaks or roast
Krustenbraten Pork roast with sauce and potato dumplings
Käsespätzle - type of cheese noodles
Lets switch to sweet dishes:
Apfelküchle with Vanilla Ice Cream, Apple rings baked in dough with Vanilla ice cream and cream
Zwetschgenknödel, Dumplings made with curd cheese and plums, served with red berry compote,
cream, breadcrumbs
Kaiserschmarrn, cut-up and sugared pancake with raisins,
Dampfnudeln made of flour, water, yeast, salt, butter and sugar, cooked in a close pot with little milk and butter until the liquid evaporates and a brown crust comes at the bottom of the Dampfnudel.
ENJOY YOUR ALLGÄUER LUNCH OR DINNER - Guten Appetit
Schwangau
Text and pictures are provided to us by the Tourist Information Schwangau/www.schwangau.de
Visit the webseite www.schwangau.de for more and detailed information
Schwangau for families
It is easily seen from far away, an enchanted castle better than any to be found in the most beautiful book of fairytales. Schloss Neuschwanstein is the fantasy of the Bavarian storybook king Ludwig II, turned into stone. Especially for children, the imposing structure in Schwangau conjures fantastic images, and is the best place to dream of beautiful princesses and noble princes. But even in the ‘here and now’, the Allgäu holiday resort for families has lots of places to play. 120 kilometres of hiking paths and 90 kilometres of cycle paths are perfect for all age groups. From the very first cycle ride to serious sport biking, all family members will find something to their tastes. During the summer months, four very different lakes entice all water sprites into a natural water world. Read more......
Schwangau, the village of royal castles
Schwangau, the village of the royal palaces of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, is situated in a picturesque spot in the Allgäu where the German Alpine Road and the Romantic Road cross. Schwangau charms visitors with its four lakes, the gentle landscape of the Alpine foothills and the mountainous uplands. Beyond the world-famous castles Schwangau offers many exciting possibilities for an interesting holiday trip. The small village has something to offer for everybody´s taste: a journey with the cable car up to the mountain Tegelberg (1,720 m) in order to enjoy the panoramic alpine-view, excursions into the nature reserve of the Ammergebirge (Ammer Mountains) or boat cruising or sailing and swimming in one of the lakes. Traditional Bavarian music belongs to it just as well as Bavarian cuisine and chummy evenings in cozy cabins. For nine days in September high-caliber concerts take place in the picturesque Singer´s Hall of Neuschwanstein Castle. Read more......
Summer activities in Schwangau
Activity time in the village of the king’s castles
Gentle green hills, flower strewn meadows, deep blue lakes, glittering Alpine peaks. What sounds like a film set is the most beautiful reality in the pure nature around Schwangau in the Allgäu. As soon as the sun has driven away the last remains of snow, a whole range of free-time summer activities awaits
visitors to the village of the king’s castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. It makes no difference whether you are a nature lover or an ambitious amateur sportsman, everyone finds what he is looking for in the spa resort of Schwangau. Hikers and Nordic walking fans take to 120 km of excellently signposted routes at different altitudes. For cycling, 90 km of routes are available to suit the tourist or the keen cyclist. Nordic walkers can get their sticks out on 40 kilometers of route. If you want to
save yourself the climb of the Tegelberg, Schwangau’s home mountain, you can take the mountain railway and enjoy the marvellous view of the Allgäu, Tyrolese and Ammergau Alps at an altitude of
1730 m. Read more......
Winter in Schwangau
All Shades of White: The Winter Wonderland around the King’s Castles
Sports-minded winter holiday makers who love the crisp, cold season are equally enchanted as people with a keen interest in history. The Bavarian village of Schwangau caters to many tastes. From the wide plain that slowly rises towards the alps, from along the winter hiking trails, the cross-country ski trails certified by the German Ski Association (DSV) as well as along the 4.2 kilometre downhill ski run you time and again get new, breathtaking views of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, the famous castles of King Ludwig II.
The leisurely ambience around the rural little town of Schwangau, the glittering ice surfaces of the numerous frozen lakes and the DSV ‘s Nordic skiing centre provide ample opportunities for exercising body, mind and soul. And activities don’t stop at sundown. Downhill fans ski on the slopes of the floodlit winter sports arena at the foot of the castles while Nordic skiers and skaters circle the illuminated two-kilometre Neuschwanstein track where the view alone takes your breath and the snow’s always perfect, thanks to the automatic snowing system. Red more ......
Cultural Schwangau
Culture in all its facets - delectation in the village of the king’s castles
Lovers of historical art treasures, enthusiasts of classical concert and top quality music, those who enjoy customs and traditions – all will strike gold in Schwangau im Allgäu. As varied as culture itself, what is on offer in the vivacious holiday resort at the foot of the Allgäu and Ammergau Alps is equally broad in scope. The unmistakable landmarks, the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, give the one time home of King Ludwig II a truly fairytale character. The splendid Sängersaal (singer’s hall) of his world-famous castle has for many years formed an incomparable setting for the Neuschwanstein Castle concerts. In parallel with this, the people of Schwangau practice their customs and traditions throughout the year. In the midst of nature created from lakes, mountains, meadows, and woods, traditional costumes and music, and colourful festivals are an integral part. The high point of the customs during the Schwangau year is the traditional Colomansfest with its equine procession on the second Sunday in October. Here in the baroque pilgrimage church located in open fields, the Alpine Mariensingen (choral music in praise of the Virgin Mary) is an honoured tradition. Read more......
Wellness in Schwangau
Wellness time in the village of the king’s Castles
Do nothing, relax, enjoy, be pampered – and all that in one of the most beautiful parts of Germany. Nature intact, consisting of lakes, pastures, woods, and mountains, creates the ideal conditions for a varied wellness and health holiday. And finally, the village spoilt by nature which lies at the feet of the world famous king’s castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau can look back on a long tradition in matters of health. As well as the necessary medical skills, the spa with its outstanding pre-alpine climate is a winner because of the excellent quality of its water, whether from the public supply or in lakes and rivers. The magnificent landscape continually invites to activity in the pure air, whether on foot, by bicycle, or cross-country skiing. Anyone longing for relaxation will find exactly what they are looking for in the wellness hotels in Schwangau or in the Royal Kristall-Therme spa. Recognised treatments from the wide range of wellness pleasures drive away the stress and rush of our everyday lives. Prevention and rehabilitation are also taken very seriously in Schwangau. Outstanding medical and therapeutic equipment, highly skilled personnel, and immaculate spa equipment are the guarantee of success for a classical spa treatment. If wellness is not enough for you, and spa treatment is too much, medical wellness will provide the way to ongoing wellbeing. Read more ......
Wald Erlebnis Zentrum / Forest Experience Center Ziegelwies
Picturesque on the banks of the Blue Lech, formerly the border station between Germany and Austria, the forest experience center Ziegelwies offers a boundless nature experience.
The tree canopy trail (480m long) takes the visitor into the fascinating world of treetops. At a height of up to 21m you gain new views into the wild river landscape of the Lech, as well as into the mountains of Bavaria and Tyrol.
The adventure paths playfully explain which important protective functions the forest has. One learns interesting information about animals and plants and finds out, for example, how far deer, grasshopper and Co. can jump or why the Lech is so turquoise. In addition to various game elements, you can also move from one river side to the other in a variety of ways.
In addition to the nature trails, the mountain and the Auwaldpfad, the forest adventure center offers an exhibition about the mountain forest, a newly opened geological exhibition and in the pavilion a wood exhibition, which shows the diverse uses of the raw material wood. Also, if you want to learn something about beekeeping of the past and today, this is the place for you. We are looking forward to your visit!
Visit the website www.walderlebniszentrum.eu
Unfortunately for our English speaking readers, the website of Wald Erlebnis Zentrum (Forest Experience Center is in German. However, go and visit the center and enjoy a wonderful and informative day with your children !
Interested in experiencing our nature? Then our Forest Adventure Center is just right for you.
Our River Forest Trail is 1.5 km long. There you can cross a river in many different ways. You can be a ferry - man yourself or move hand over hand over the river.
Our Mountain Forest Trail is 1.7 km long. There you can enjoy our adventure playground or play your own music on wooden instruments. Climb the giant spider web or jump as far as a deer.
The treetop nature trail is 480 meters long and runs at the eye level with the trees of the lowland forest. From a height of 21 meters you enjoy entirely new insights, great perspectives and a panoramic view to the Lech and the surrounding mountains.
Visit our showroom and learn about the importance of our mountain forest, expand your knowledge about bees or have fun in our “Kids Corner”.
Source: Wald Erlebnis Center at
http://www.walderlebniszentrum.eu/site/assets/files/1038/wez_natur_erleben.pdf
HERE you can download Flyers & Information (all in German) about the Center, about nature and VERY IMPORTANT about bees (BBC)
Pictures by Mathias Struck
provided by Walderlebnispark
Füssen-Ziegelwies
Forest Experience Center, Tiroler Straße 10 D-87629 Füssen Tel.: +49(0)8362 93875-50 Telefax: +49 (0) 8362 93875-59 info@walderlebniszentrum.eu www.walderlebniszentru m.eu Picture by Mathias Struck, provided by Walderlebniszentrum Füssen-Ziegelwies
Forest Experience Center, Tiroler Straße 10 D-87629 Füssen Tel.: +49(0)8362 93875-50 Telefax: +49 (0) 8362 93875-59 info@walderlebniszentrum.eu www.walderlebniszentrum.eu Picture by Mathias Struck, provided by Walderlebniszentrum Füssen-Ziegelwies
Forest Experience Center, Tiroler Straße 10 D-87629 Füssen Tel.: +49(0)8362 93875-50 Telefax: +49 (0) 8362 93875-59 info@walderlebniszentrum.eu www.walderlebniszentrum.eu Picture by Mathias Struck, provided by Walderlebniszentrum Füssen-Ziegelwies
Forest Experience Center, Tiroler Straße 10 D-87629 Füssen Tel.: +49(0)8362 93875-50 Telefax: +49 (0) 8362 93875-59 info@walderlebniszentrum.eu www.walderlebniszentrum.eu Picture by Mathias Struck, provided by Walderlebniszentrum Füssen-Ziegelwies
Forest Experience Center, Tiroler Straße 10 D-87629 Füssen Tel.: +49(0)8362 93875-50 Telefax: +49 (0) 8362 93875-59 info@walderlebniszentrum.eu www.walderlebniszentrum.eu Picture by Mathias Struck, provided by Walderlebniszentrum Füssen-Ziegelwies
Protecting BEES
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