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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

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Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."
MarienBrücke from the Castle 11.03.2010

Schwangau, Germany

MarienBrücke (Maria Bridge)

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
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This perfectly petite palace makes for a calm and cozy wintry retreat.

Ettal, Germany

Linderhof Palace

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
10 miles from Schwangau
The cross site at the peak of Mt. Sorgschrofen, viewed from below

Pfronten, Germany

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
Höllentalklamm

Grainau, Germany

Höllentalklamm

A beautiful gorge filled with streams and waterfalls.
16 miles from Schwangau
Castle Werdenfels

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Castle Werdenfels

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