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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schwangau

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schwangau, Germany

Updated December 3, 2021
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Schwangau, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
View of Neuschwanstein from MarienBrücke 07.1999

Schwangau, Germany

MarienBrücke (Maria Bridge)

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
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Füssen, Germany

The Ice Age Erratics of Füssen

Two unremarkable-looking rocks on a cobblestone street are actually ancient wanderers; one a 150-million-year-old limestone, the other a 1.8-billion-year-old granite.
1 mile from Schwangau
This perfectly petite palace makes for a calm and cozy wintry retreat.

Ettal, Germany

Linderhof Palace

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
10 miles from Schwangau
The cross site at the peak of Mt. Sorgschrofen, viewed from below

Pfronten, Germany

The Jungholz Quadripoint

Two nations form a rare four-sided border at the peak of a mountain, philosophical questions result.
13 miles from Schwangau

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Rottenbuch Radio Tower

Cell phone tower constructed entirely of wood.
15 miles from Schwangau
Höllentalklamm

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Höllentalklamm

A beautiful gorge filled with streams and waterfalls.
16 miles from Schwangau
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