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Hohes Schloss (High Castle)
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, when the sun highlights the illusionistic paintings on the facade and from the tower you have the best light for photographing the panorama of Füssen and the Alps.
Budget tips
Entry costs around 6 EUR for adults, children get a discount. A combined ticket with St. Mang Monastery or the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung pass will save you money if you plan to visit more sights in the area.
Recommended for
Medieval enthusiasts, Photographers, Families with children, Couples seeking romance
Plan your visit
1-1.5 hours
About
Quick facts: The facade is decorated with 150 hand-painted illusionistic motifs that create an impression of spatial depth. The complex also includes the Gothic Chapel of St. Anne with original frescoes from the 16th century.
Highlights: In the courtyard, you will find a unique "meadow gate" with a drawbridge that is still raised manually using a historical mechanism. Every evening a fairy-tale illumination rises above the steep roofs, making the castle look like an illustration from an old book.
Insider tips
- Come right after opening at 10:00 AM to avoid the crowds from bus tours that arrive around noon.
- The most photogenic angle is from Ulrichsplatz, where you can capture the entire painted facade with the Alps as a backdrop.
- Do not miss the small chapel of St. Anne with its original frescoes, most tourists overlook it.
- In winter, the visit is more magical, the castle courtyard is often covered in snow and almost empty.
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