Hohes Schloss (1291 – 1503): the extensive late-gothic fortified castle was, for centuries, the summer residence of the Prince Bishops of Augsburg, who were also the Lords of Füssen. The magnificently coloured trompe-l’oeil paintings on the courtyard walls and the gallery in the north wing with pictures belonging to the Bavarian State Collections are well worth visiting and include works of art from the late gothic and baroque periods as well as painters of the 19th century Munich School (including Spitzweg and Pocci). The drop tower and clock tower (above the gallery) offer the most beautiful views over the old town. Opening times: April to October, Tue – Sun 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. November to March, Fri – Sun 1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m., Copyright Füssen Tourismus und Marketing/www.guenterstandl.de
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Little castle
Elaborately renovated little castle (1583) in the town centre., Copyright Stadt Lauda-Königshofen/Peter Frischmuth
The Bavarian’s gate
The Bavarian’s gate, one of the most important and most striking buildings, Copyright Stadt Landsberg am Lech
Hohenschwangau Castle
From 1832 to 1836, Crown Prince Maximilian had the medieval Schwanstein Castle converted into Hohenschwangau Palace in the neo-Gothic style.…
Castle and castle garden
Former castle: the official ducal residence of the 15th century still appears, in spite of the loss of its defensive…
Plague or Holy Trinity monument
Plague or Holy Trinity monument (1722-25), based on the plague monument in Vienna by Joh. G. Bschorer, and Parish Church…
Bert Brecht Memorial Museum
Bert Brecht Memorial Museum: a survey of the life and works of Bertolt Brecht; documentation covering the Augsburg years.









