King Ludwig II's world-famous castles stand proudly against the spectacular backdrop of the Alps. Neuschwanstein, his fairytale castle, is the most-visited building in Germany, and was designed to resemble a medieval German knight's castle.

Spectacular castles in a stunning setting
The "fairytale" king's castle has an audacious and other-worldly feel. A tribute to Wagner's operas and German heroic legends, Neuschwanstein is a testament to the ideals and yearnings of King Ludwig II. Neo-Gothic Hohenschwangau Castle meanwhile has a romantic and welcoming appearance and was the former summer residence of the royal family. The magnificent alpine backdrop is straight out of a picturebook, with lush green meadows and dark forests.

The Füssen Heritage Museum in the former monastery of St. Mang is particularly worth a visit, with historical lutes and violins and the painting of the "Füssen Dance of Death" displayed in St. Anna Chapel. Fine examples of late-Gothic and Renaissance art can be found in the Bavarian State Gallery in Hohes Schloss Castle. Model railway enthusiasts will love the Zeitschienen Model Railway Museum.

Füssen boasts an impressively varied programme of events, including the annual Fürstensaal concerts, its three-day Kaiserfest medieval festival and many more prestigious individual events, including a number staged in honour of King Ludwig II.