In June 2018 we will be taking a riverboat tour from Nuremberg but have decided to take a trip to Fussen before the tour begins. So we will fly into Munich instead of Nuremberg and travel by train to Fussen on the same day that we arrive in Munich. My question is how long should we stay in Fussen? We would like to do some easy hiking in the area (we are in our early 70's) as well as see the two more famous castles. We don't want to rushed so should we stay for two or three nights in Fussen? I'm assuming that we can easily get trains to Nuremberg from Fussen.
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
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We saw both castles and walked around a bit on a day trip from Munich.However, I can imagine you may be tired from your travels on the first day. If you have the time, I think it be lovely to stay three nights, but you probably could do what you what with a two night stay..
Posted by
Green Bay
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If you don't want to be rushed, spend 3 nights. You can get to Fuessen from the airport after 9 am with a Bayern Ticket costing 31 EUR for 2 people. Just buy out of a vending machine at the airport train station.
Same deal going to Nuremberg if you stick to regional trains and leave after 9 am on a week day. That will take about 4 hours with a train change in Munich.
Day 1, relax and recover from jet lag.
Day 2, visit castles. Make an advance time reservation for Neuschwanstein.
Day 3, hiking or walking.
Day 4, travel to Nuremberg.
Posted by
OP
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That is exactly what I was thinking! Thank you so much. You also answered my (unasked) on whether we should buy the Bayern ticket. A great help!
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
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Also, I highly recommend visiting Hohenschwangau first. It provides context for Neuwschwanstein. At Hohenschwangau, they provide some background of the family and "mad" king ludwig. It is furnished and was actually lived in.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
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Day 1, relax and recover from jet lag.
Füssen itself is a nice town just to visit. Lots of Fachwerk building, cute shops, and restaurants in a large pedestrian zone.