Discover the Apple-Green Foothills of the Alps and Visit Germany’s Legoland from your holiday home Allgäu!

In Allgäu, everyone enjoys a holiday perfectly suited to their taste — from hiking along mountain lakes to leisurely city strolls in the historic centre of Kempten! The region’s undisputed showpiece is Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a ridge overlooking the Hohenschwangau Valley. You can also admire this castle in miniature form at Legoland in Günzburg — an ideal family outing from a holiday home Allgäu!

Alpsee Coaster and the Hündlebahn: book a holiday home Allgäu for a day of tobogganing!

Be sure to spend an afternoon at the Alpsee Coaster, Germany’s longest toboggan run! This summer toboggan run is also open in winter and features nearly 70 bends. Along the ride you can enjoy beautiful views of forested hills and alpine meadows. Another popular attraction is the Hündlebahn gondola. It takes you to a small adventure park with a toboggan run, a mini-golf course and a playground. The park is also a perfect starting point for short mountain walks. Climb to the Hündle summit or hike back to the valley station in about two hours. There are cafés and restaurants both at the mountain station and the valley station.

Hike the Jubiläumsweg to the Schrecksee

Imagine walking along a mountain ridge with blue-green lakes below and steep peaks covered in light-green alpine grass. That is exactly what awaits you on a hike along the Jubiläumsweg to the Schrecksee! Via the Landsberger Hütte and the Traualpsee, you can return to the Visalpsee — the starting point for a not-too-demanding walk. Adventurers can take on the full 17-kilometre route past four mountain lakes. On a warm sunny day, the Schrecksee looks tempting for a swim. However, beware of the icy temperatures and don’t jump into the water! Always check the weather conditions, especially in spring. At nearly 2,000 metres, there can still be snow. The mountain landscape is beautiful, but shorts and a T-shirt won’t keep you warm. Make sure you dress properly for the hike!

Visit Legoland in Günzburg

A holiday home in Allgäu is also the perfect base for visiting Germany’s Legoland! With delighted amazement, you can watch a yellow NS-train pass windmills and the canals of Amsterdam — almost as if you were walking through Madurodam! Many other miniature landmarks are part of the Lego city, including Neuschwanstein Castle, Berlin’s green-domed basilica and Saint Mark’s Square in Venice. This miniature world is not the only attraction: Legoland also features thrilling rides and family-friendly amusements in true Lego style. Race a hovercraft across the water, take off in the Flying Ninjago planes, or dash through the curves of the Guardian roller coaster!

Enjoy a relaxing day in Kempten from your holiday home Allgäu

Kempten is one of Allgäu’s oldest towns and an ideal stopover on a holiday in Bavaria or Austria. Thanks to its compact size and historic charm, the town is also perfect for a day trip from your holiday home Allgäu! Enjoy a relaxing city walk past highlights such as St. Lawrence Basilica, and admire the cheerful flower beds in the small park by the church. The Rathaus — less grand yet charming in its own way — invites visitors with a pleasant row of outdoor tables along its side wall. On a sunny day in Kempten, when the white buildings glow like a Mediterranean village, you can stroll leisurely and enjoy a scenic walk along the river.

Admire the most beautiful castles from a holiday home Allgäu

Apart from a few ruins, Allgäu doesn’t boast many castles — but it does offer access to one of Europe’s most beautiful! To the east of the region lies the famous fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. No other castle in Germany dominates the landscape like this colossal UNESCO wonder with countless turrets. It is one of the country’s most iconic attractions, beloved not only for tours but also for its impressive views from the Hohenschwangau Valley. Perched on a ridge, Neuschwanstein draws attention to the dramatic mountain chain rising behind the open plains. Another panoramic gem is the yellow hilltop palace of Hohenschwangau next to Lake Alpsee. Both architectural highlights lie close together, making it easy to walk from one to the other. Part of the route follows the lake and the Pöllat River.

Tip: visit St. Coloman Church near Schwangau! This onion-domed chapel sits photogenically in the middle of the plains with Bavaria’s rising Alps as its backdrop.

Geratser Wasserfall: a gorge waterfall with magical evening light

This waterfall is created by the confluence of mountain streams in a mixed forest. The water plunges steeply at first and continues its course through a gorge with mossy rock walls. Make sure to visit in the evening: the light falls beautifully on the leaves, cascades and fine water mist. There is a car park close to this idyllic woodland scenery, but there is also a walking trail that lets visitors enjoy a lovely hour-long hike. Park at the church of Vorderburg and follow the signs towards the gorge. On the way back, you can walk across the alpine meadow of Müllersberg.

Rent a holiday home Allgäu

Hiking across alpine meadows with views of lakes, valleys and castles — Allgäu offers all these panoramas and more! Alongside adventurous mountain trails, there is plenty of fun for children, from tobogganing at the Hündlebahn mountain station to visiting Legoland in Günzburg. Enjoy a relaxing day in the old town of Kempten, sitting on a terrace by the Rathaus or strolling along the river.

Do you want to take a legendary hike to a fairytale castle? Drive from your holiday home in Allgäu to the valley town of Schwangau and walk past the Baroque chapel towards Neuschwanstein Castle!