The fabulously picturesque German village of Schwangau is known not by hearsay by thousands of tourists from all over the world. All who were fortunate enough to visit here, often exclaimed: "Dastish fantastish"! In Schwangau is really great not only in blossoming summer, but also in snowy winter. So, if fate brought you to hospitable Germany, be sure to visit this place, which, incidentally, is located 125 kilometers from Munich
How to get to
To get to Schwangau from the airport or from Munich train station, you should first take a seat on train to Fuessen (it departs from Pasing station, or Pasing Station). Having reached the Bavarian spa town (ie Füssen), you need to change to the buses following the routes No. 73, 78, 9651 or 9606. They will then take you straight to Schwangau. The stops on which to get off are called Hohenschwangau or Schwangau Rathaus. For this trip it is better to buy the so-called Bavarian ticket (Bayern Ticket). What for?
Search for air tickets in Schwangau
It will allow you to travel on trains, buses, trains and trains in Bavaria for free! You can buy such a pass at the railway station, using a special terminal. If you travel alone or with the whole family, choose a ticket that is for two or five people
But keep in mind that free trips can be used at a certain time. If you plan to travel in the mornings and during the day, purchase a daily ticket, for later trips - an evening ticket (Bayern Ticket Nacht). Flight to Munich from Moscow will take three hours (this is the duration of direct flights). Flights there and back will cost an average of 10 500 rubles. per person.
Hotels Schwangau
In Schwangau there are hotels of any status - from " "To five-star hotels . Five-star hotels offer tourists spacious apartments with separate bedroom, living room and equipped kitchen . The rooms have all the necessary facilities, including free Wi-Fi and satellite TV . Accommodation at the beginning of summer in hotels of Schwangau category five stars will cost an average of 7,500 rubles . Hotels lower in status, for example, four-stars, have conditions by no means x and offer leisure travelers comfortable apartments with everything you need . Accommodation in such hotels in summer costs from 3 500 rub .
For a rest in Schwangau you can easily choose and three-star hotels, as they have cozy rooms - a studio with all amenities (bedroom, kitchen, bathroom). Tourists who settled in the "treshki" can also enjoy free wireless Internet. Accommodation in three-star hotels in Schwangau in the summer will cost from 3,500 rubles. Add that all the hotels in Schwangau are built in the spirit of village mansions two to three stories high and have balconies overlooking the blooming gardens and picturesque resort area.
Cuisine and restaurants
There are enough restaurants in Schwangau where you can quickly grab a bite between sightseeing walks, and spend a few hours enjoying Bavarian treats . @ Wherever you look, in local institutions you are always tasty and fed (this is Germany, after all) . In the restaurants of Schwangau, be prepared for large and substantial portions of meat and meat delicacies and, of course, a tasty beer . To refuse this will be unforgivable oh, so eat with pleasure, even if the conscience persistently appeals to be limited to a modest meal . In summer, many restaurants in Schwangau equip visitors with cozy terraces, from where with a pacification you can watch the beauty of the alpine peaks and the sights of the resort .
Going to the marathon for the restaurants of Schwangau, keep in mind that the prices in them are quite different - from acceptable to tangibly high.
Entertainment, excursion and attractions
The main attraction, without exaggeration glorifying Schwangau for the whole world, is the royal castle Neuschwanstein. As it looks, not only the inveterate tourists know, but also those who have never been to the German lands. Neuschwanstein Castle, by the way, built in the late 19th century by King Ludwig II, is shown as a screen saver for all Disney cartoons, and its prototypes are also built in Disneyland amusement parks. Remembered?
Since the castle of Neuschwanstein in Schwangau is visited by all tourists without exception, it will not be superfluous to say that it is better to plan a trip here in the morning - about nine hours a day. At this time, there are almost no visitors here, so you can look at the castle with a calm heart and take pictures that will not capture unfamiliar smiling faces.
The second most popular sight in Schwangau is Hohenschwangau Castle, also erected at the request of His Majesty Ludwig II. You can visit it right after Neuschwanstein (the castles are opposite each other). By the way, tickets for an excursion to Hohenschwangau are bought separately, but in the same box office as in Neuschwanstein Castle.
What else to see
But Schwangau is famous for its locks. Take time to visit the two lakes - Schwanze and Alpsee. Schwanze is the most famous "Swan Lake", admiring which, composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky created his masterpiece - music for the ballet of the same name. In fact, this is an indescribable water surface, which you can admire for hours on end. Lake Alpsee, perhaps not so famous, but no less beautiful than the Schwanze. And it is famous for its unusual water, which even in winter is shimmered with emerald and blue shades.
At last in Schwangau you can visit no less famous Royal Baths. It is a modern spa center with a world-famous name. Here you will find swimming pools, Jacuzzi, saunas and simply a very relaxing atmosphere. Visiting the Royal Baths will cost from 10 to 25 EUR, depending on the time spent here.
All prices are indicated in March 2014