Alpsee was absolutely beautiful and one of our favorite scenic stops in the Füssen/Schwangau area…read more The lake is surrounded by mountains and forest, with gorgeous clear water and views toward Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles. We stopped here while visiting the castles and I'm so glad we took the time to see the lake. It was peaceful, incredibly picturesque and a nice break from the much busier castle areas. There is also a walking trail around the lake if you have more time. The full loop is about 5.2 km and takes roughly 1.5 hours, but you definitely don't have to walk the entire thing to enjoy the views. Pet friendly for walking around the lake, which is another big plus! Dogs are also welcome in the kiosk area of the Alpseebad, although not on its swimming lawn. Absolutely worth stopping at when visiting Neuschwanstein or Hohenschwangau. The scenery is gorgeous and it's a great place for photos!

If you're headed to Schloss Neuschwanstein, you'll stop first in the town of Schwangu, and before…read moreyou do any hiking up to the castle - you'll see Lake Alpsee! And it's worth visiting Schwangu and the lake in their own right, if you want to stay near Neuschwanstein and see a little/a lot of cool nature. Alpsee is nestled in the foothills of the Alps, so your view will be breathtaking as you stand on the shoreline of the lake, looking at the behemoth mountains! The water is crystal clear, so you can see the rocks and shoal right through the surface. It's heralded as one of the cleanest lakes in Germany. There are swans and other fowl that like to lay claim to Alpsee and they also make for great photos as they glide across the pristine water. There are boats available for rent, great swimming spots in the lake, and hiking trails all around Alpsee. So it's not just Insta-worthy here, there's also a ton to do and see. So definitely don't skip over Alpsee on your Bavarian adventure!

What a wonderful zoo! We were amazed at all the local animals. There were some we would never see…read morein the zoos where we live in the states so it was very exciting to explore the zoo here. The staff was super kind and the animals were so cute! I never saw so many baby animals until today! The animals definitely seem happy here with the big spaces.

A rather small zoo with alpine animals. Do not expect lions and the like. Fabulous view, too. Take…read morethe Hungerburgbahn to get there for an additional benefit . (They offer a combined ticket - ask for it.)

It was my very first Ketterwald experience and I must admit I loved it :-) Set high up in the hills…read morejust a stones thrown from the Wankbahn this is a great place for having some thrill and fun. There are numerous courses from easy to tough. Brown coloured signs being quite technical and the black ones being the hardest. The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful and always on hand during the time you are there. Their instructions are clear and to the point and there is something here for everyone, experienced or not. Some of the courses look easy but they can be quite brutal when you get on them. I had a fabulous time here and I would happily come back here again. Please note that there is no food here largely drinks so if you plan to stay a few hours bring a packed lunch or snack like we did.

A great place to test yourself and see what you are capable of. Also a great place to just have fun…read moreand have some amazing photos to cherish.