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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schwangau

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schwangau, Germany

Updated December 3, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Schwangau

Schwangau, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

Schwangau, Germany

MarienBrücke (Maria Bridge)

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

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Ettal, Germany

Linderhof Palace

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

10 miles from Schwangau

Jungholz, Austria

The Jungholz Quadripoint

Two nations form a rare four-sided border at the peak of a mountain, philosophical questions result.

13 miles from Schwangau

Rottenbuch, Germany

Rottenbuch Radio Tower

Cell phone tower constructed entirely of wood.

15 miles from Schwangau

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Castle Werdenfels

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

17 miles from Schwangau

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Corpus Christi Procession

Celebrating the Eucharist, the day is a legal holiday in many parts of Germany.

17 miles from Schwangau

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