Camping in Allgäu
cheese cuisine of Germany
Most of the region's farmers are still dairy farmers, which is why nowhere else in Germany is as much cheese produced as here. In early summer, dairymen drive their brown cattle from the farm up to the alpine pastures. The cows eat herbs and fresh grass there, which makes their milk taste spicier. Mountain farmers use it to make cheese and butter - add some good farmhouse bread and the stop is perfect. The region's most traditional dish, Kässpatzen, is made with spicy mountain cheese and served with lots of fried onions.Fairytale-like
Anyone who thinks of Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia when planning their camping holiday usually has a picturesque image in mind: Neuschwanstein Castle. Ludwig II's fairytale castle ranks right at the top of the list of the most popular German travel destinations. The historic towns of Kempten, Memmingen, Wangen, Nördlingen and the Fugger city of Augsburg are also absolutely worth seeing. A special insight into Swabian history can be gained by visiting the Apollo Grannus Temple, one of the most important Roman sanctuaries north of the Alps. The Austrian Empress Elisabeth is also part of the region's history to this day: Duke Max's former hunting lodge in Bavaria, also known as Sisi Castle, is a must for fans of the Empress.
paradise for active holidaymakers
Säuling, Hochvogel, Trettachspitze, Höfats, Nebelhorn and Hochgrat are the well-known peaks in the Allgäu - and from almost every one you can look down on picturesque mountain lakes. The town of Füssen alone is surrounded by nine lakes. A geological speciality of Bavarian Swabia is the Ries Geopark. The "Ries event", the impact of a meteorite 14.5 million years ago, still shapes the landscape of the region today - just like the Swabian Danube valley between Iller and Lech, which is one of the largest contiguous alluvial forest complexes in Germany. The region's diverse landscape is ideal for active vacationers: leisurely hikers will find short, easy paths in small side valleys or by lakes that are even suitable for strollers. Those who prefer something more ambitious can hike from hut to hut in the Alpine foothills. Things get more sporty in the high alpine terrain, where mountain paths and climbing routes demand stamina. The reward - very close to the sky - is magnificent views. Biking, skiing and snowboarding – everything is possible in the Alpine foothills and in the Alps. This means you can choose your very own Allgäu program based on your fitness and preferences.
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Augsburg Water Management System
22 stations bring the UNESCO World Heritage site to life: The evidence of water management ranges from the oldest water towers in Europe to the fountains of artistic and historical significance to outstanding monuments of industrial culture or the canoe course in the former Olympic site - characterized by human inventiveness, groundbreaking engineering knowledge and great works of art.
Allgäu Mountain Farmers' Museum
In Immenstadt, Germany's highest open-air museum shows the everyday life of Allgäu mountain farmers: explore the path from grass to milk in a walk-in cow's stomach, experience museum animals up close, jump into the fragrant hay in the museum farm. Guided tours, action days or courses on butter, cheese, felting, beekeeping or Allgäu herbs invite curious visitors to the 300-year-old Sattler farm.
First vegetarian mountain hut in the Alps
Instead of schnitzel and bacon platters, the menu at the Hündeleskopfhütte includes cheese spaetzle and vegan zucchini lasagne. Silvia Beyer is the first hut owner in the Alps who doesn't serve meat. What seems like a contradiction to many is a success. Her concept attracts many guests to the Allgäu.
