Füssen for all

Information about accessible and comfortable vacations

In Füssen, great importance is attached to ensuring that people with physical disabilities can enjoy an eventful and uncomplicated vacation. Right at the start of your travel planning, you will find the most important information and tips for organizing your accessible stay. Offers certified with "Travel for All" ensure greater transparency and show you the way to more comfort on your vacation. The Tourist Information staff are always on hand to help you plan your trip.

Useful information

Start your barrier-free vacation better prepared

It is always an advantage to obtain useful information before you start your trip. This way you can approach your stay in a relaxed manner. That's why you'll find the answers to the most important questions here, such as where are accessible toilets? Where are barrier-free parking facilities? What helpful contacts and addresses are there? How does public transport work? And where are the local information points?

Das Bild zeigt einen Mann in einem Rollstuhl, der sich vollständig in das Spielen eines Videospiels vertieft. Er sitzt bequem in seinem Rollstuhl, welcher sich direkt vor einem großen Bildschirm befindet. Der Mann hält einen Spielcontroller in der Hand, seine Finger fähig, die Knöpfe geschickt zu bedienen. Der Bildschirm vor ihm zeigt ein lebhaftes Spiel voller Farben und Grafiken. Der Mann ist vollständig auf das Spiel konzentriert, seine Aufmerksamkeit unerschütterlich. Die Kulisse scheint ein Raum mit einer Glaswand zu sein, welche genügend natürliches Licht durchlässt. Die Atmosphäre ist eine von Konzentration und Vergnügen.
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Reliable detailed information for your travel planning

"Reisen für Alle" is a nationwide standardized certification system that allows you to assess the suitability of the offer yourself when planning your trip. In detailed test reports, all information worth knowing is presented clearly and with pictures. In Füssen, several accommodations, leisure facilities and hiking trails have already been checked against the extensive criteria. The test reports of the "Travel for All" labeling system provide you with reliable information about the respective facility.

Circular trail around the Mittersee

in the Bad Faulenbach valley

The tour is partially accessible for people with walking, hearing and visual impairments.

North shore path on the Weißensee

always along the water

The tour is partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users.

Barrier-free access to the Füssen boat harbor

along the banks of the Lech

The tour is partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users.

Hopfensee circular trail

Mountain view included

The tour is partially accessible for wheelchair users, people with walking disabilities and visually impaired people.

"Travel for all" - certified leisure activities

Barrier-free experiences in and around Füssen
Forggensee shipping
The boat trip on the often turquoise-blue waters of Lake Forggensee is an experience for all the senses.
Forest Experience Center
At a height of 21 meters, you can fly through the treetops. Get to know the forest from a bird's eye view and feel the tingling in your stomach when you go up high.
Museum of the city of Füssen
In the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang, you can learn all about the history of violin and lute making in Füssen.
Forggensee shipping
Enjoy coffee and cake on the short round trip across Lake Forggensee. And the magnificent view of Neuschwanstein Castle from the water.
Tegelbergbahn
The Tegelbergbahn cable car offers a unique view of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Allgäu Alpine foothills. There is a barrier-free panoramic restaurant with a magnificent view at the mountain station.
Museum of the Bavarian Kings
The Museum of the Bavarian Kings provides an insight into the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty from its beginnings to the present day.
Non-certified barrier-free excursion destinations
Not all leisure activities that are suitable for wheelchair users, for example, have taken part in the "Travel for All" testing process. Nevertheless, we do not want to withhold these leisure tips from you. If necessary, please contact the facility yourself to find out whether a visit is possible for you.
Certified excursion destinations in the surrounding area
Füssen is the ideal starting point for day trips. In the Allgäu you will find many worthwhile barrier-free excursion destinations that have been tested with "Travel for All". For example, the municipal museums in Kempten and Kaufbeuren or the Skywalk in Scheidegg.

Listening tour Füssen

A city tour for all the senses

The audio tour takes you to the city's most important sights in around 1:15 hours. Various settings can also be made in the app. You can choose between German and English and also select an audio-descriptive version in German. If you have not heard or understood something exactly, you will find the spoken texts at each stop under the displayed image for you to read. Under the motto "Listen and discover", you will find a total of 14 stations in the city.

Der Schrannenplatz in Füssen mit historischen Gebäuden und Blumenkästen. Ein idyllischer Ort im Herzen der Stadt.
Das Bild erfasst einen Moment in einem Museum, in dem ein Mann im Rollstuhl auf eine große Steinskulptur zeigt. Die Skulptur, die den Mittelpunkt des Bildes darstellt, ist ein großer Steinblock mit komplizierten Schnitzereien. Der Mann, der der Hauptmotiv des Bildes ist, trägt ein blaues Hemd und benutzt seine rechte Hand, um auf die Skulptur zu zeigen. Er sitzt in einem Rollstuhl, der mit einer Rückenlehne und Armlehnen ausgestattet ist.  Im Hintergrund steht eine Frau hinter dem Mann. Sie trägt auch ein blaues Hemd und hält eine schwarze Handtasche. Die Museumsszenerie wird durch die Anwesenheit eines großen Fensters im Hintergrund betont, durch das natürliches Licht die Szene erhellt. Die Gesamtatmosphäre des Bildes ist eine des Neugier und Faszinations, da der Mann und die Frau die komplizierten Details der Skulptur erkunden.
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"Mit dabei" - events organized by the Wertachtal Werkstätten

The Wertachtal workshops in Füssen offer a varied program of events throughout the year under the motto "Mit dabei" ("Join in"). These include painting and craft courses, cooking courses, guided tours, excursions and making music together. People with disabilities and people without disabilities spend their free time together. You are cordially invited to join us!

"Travel for all" - certified restaurants

Enjoy in comfort
House Hopfensee
A multi-faceted event venue. With a magnificent view over Lake Hopfensee, you can enjoy home-style delicacies from Allgäu cuisine in Haus Hopfensee's panoramic restaurant. Various events such as farmer's theater, markets, health lectures etc. take place at regular intervals in the adjoining event hall.
Café Werkgeplauder
Whether you want to have a leisurely breakfast, stop for lunch or enjoy coffee and cake. The Café Werkgeplauder serves healthy and freshly prepared dishes that change daily. The restaurant employs people with disabilities who put a lot of joy and passion into their work.
Non-certified barrier-free restaurants
Not all restaurants in Füssen that are suitable for wheelchair users, for example, have taken part in the "Travel for All" testing process. Nevertheless, we do not want to withhold them from you. If necessary, please check with the restaurant yourself whether a visit is possible for you and whether the offer meets your needs.
Restaurant in the Hotel Hirsch
The a la carte restaurant Hirsch serves traditional Bavarian dishes as well as modern cuisine. In the warmer months, you can take a seat in the beer garden under the chestnut trees. Inside, an original beer bar and other beautifully designed restaurant areas await you. The hotel has been labeled Travel for All.

Leaflets and flyers

View, download or order brochures, local maps and leaflets.

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Frequently asked questions about accessible travel in Füssen

Is Füssen a good destination for an accessible holiday, and who can help me plan it?

Yes. Füssen attaches great importance to ensuring that people with physical disabilities can enjoy an eventful and uncomplicated holiday. There are certified accommodations, trails, leisure activities and restaurants, plus information on toilets, parking and mobility aids. The Tourist Information staff are always on hand to give you personal advice when planning your trip. Tourist Information in Füssen

What does the "Travel for All" (Reisen für Alle) label mean?

"Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All) is a nationwide standardised certification system in Germany. Detailed test reports with pictures present all the relevant information, so you can judge for yourself while planning whether an offer suits your needs. In Füssen, several accommodations, leisure facilities and hiking trails have already been checked against its extensive criteria. More about "Travel for All"

Which hotels in Füssen are accessible?

Hotels certified with "Travel for All" include:

  • Luitpoldpark-Hotel: two barrier-free double rooms, lift to all floors, two designated disabled parking spaces in the underground garage
  • Hotel Hirsch: one barrier-free room bookable online, two lifts, step-free main entrance
  • Hotel Schlosskrone, opposite the old town: one completely barrier-free room, other rooms with level-access showers
  • Biohotel Eggensberger above Lake Hopfensee: 11 barrier-free rooms/suites, all entrances step-free

Certified accommodation in Füssen

Are there accessible holiday apartments in Füssen?

Yes, two are certified with "Travel for All". The Ludwig and Sissi apartments are in the pedestrian zone of the old town on the first floor; the staircase has a stair lift, the showers have a low entry height and shower stools, and a wheelchair is available to borrow free of charge. The apartment at Birkenhof Volger by Lake Weissensee is on ground level and step-free, with a marked parking space for people with disabilities. Accessible accommodation

Which walking trails around Füssen can I use in a wheelchair?

Three trails marked with "Travel for All" are partially accessible for wheelchair users and people with walking disabilities:

  • North shore path on Lake Weißensee, always along the water
  • Route to the Füssen boat harbour, along the banks of the Lech
  • Hopfensee circular trail (also partially accessible for visually impaired people)

You will find the details for each trail in its test report. Accessible route to the Füssen boat harbour

Are there trails in Füssen for people with visual or hearing impairments?

Yes. The circular trail around Lake Mittersee in the Bad Faulenbach valley is marked with "Travel for All" and is partially accessible for people with walking, hearing and visual impairments. The Hopfensee circular trail is partially accessible for wheelchair users, people with walking disabilities and visually impaired people. Circular trail around Lake Mittersee

Which activities and leisure facilities in and around Füssen are accessible?

Certified with "Travel for All" are, for example:

  • Lake Forggensee boat trips on the MS Füssen and MS Allgäu
  • the treetop walk at the Forest Experience Center
  • the Museum of the City of Füssen and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings
  • the Tegelbergbahn cable car, with a barrier-free panoramic restaurant at the mountain station

Certified day-trip destinations in the Allgäu include the municipal museums in Kempten and Kaufbeuren. More about "Travel for All"

Can I take a Lake Forggensee boat trip in a wheelchair?

The Forggensee boat company offers partially accessible trips on its two ships: the large round trip on the MS Füssen and the small round trip on the MS Allgäu are certified with "Travel for All". You can check in the respective test report whether the trip is suitable for you and your wheelchair. The ships run from June to around mid-October, departing from the Füssen boat harbour, among other stops. Test report for the large round trip on the MS Füssen (in German)

Can I visit Neuschwanstein Castle in a wheelchair?

Yes, with restrictions: register in advance at the Ticket Center; visits are only possible on a guided tour accompanied by a member of staff. The asphalt road from the Ticket Center to the castle is about 1.5 km long and steeply uphill; transfers by bus and horse-drawn carriage are possible. An accompanying person and a folding wheelchair are required. The Museum of the Bavarian Kings at the foot of the castle is certified with "Travel for All". Accessible leisure facilities without certification

Which sights in and around Füssen are accessible?

Certified with "Travel for All" are, among others, the Museum of the City of Füssen, the Museum of the Bavarian Kings and the treetop walk. Some non-certified facilities also offer accessible features, e.g.:

  • Neuschwanstein Festival Theater: ramp access, wheelchair spaces, disabled toilet
  • Ehrenberg adventure world: inclined lifts, DragonFly zipline for wheelchair users
  • Wieskirche: step-free south entrance, inductive hearing system, touch model on request
  • Alpentherme Ehrenberg: bathing wheelchair and mobile bath lift (up to 110 kg)
  • Lech Falls viewing platform: barrier-free access only via Tiroler Straße

Check with the provider before your visit. Non-certified accessible facilities

Where can I eat out accessibly in Füssen?

Café Werkgeplauder, where people with disabilities work, and the restaurant at Hotel Hirsch are certified with "Travel for All". Several other restaurants state that they offer step-free access to the dining area and an accessible restroom with grab bars, among other things. As this information has not been verified, please check with the restaurant in advance. Accessible restaurants without certification

What is the Lauschtour audio tour, and is there an audio-described version?

The Lauschtour is a free audio city tour via app that takes you to 14 stations and the most important sights of the old town in around 1 hour 15 minutes. You can choose between German and English; in German there is also an audio-descriptive version. If you miss something, you can read the spoken texts under the image at each stop. More about the Lauschtour

Can I do the Lauschtour through Füssen's old town in a wheelchair?

Yes, with an adapted route, as the old town has cobblestones and some steep sections. The route from the Seiler Tower to the Basilica of St. Mang is flat, and the basilica has a wheelchair ramp. The High Castle can only be reached via a long 13 % incline, and the way down to the Heilig-Geist-Spitalkirche has a gradient of about 13 %. For a fully accessible tour, skip that section and go from the St. Mang monastery courtyard straight to the Brotmarkt. Audio tour information for wheelchair users

Is the classic old town tour accessible?

The classic city tour leads through the narrow, cobbled lanes of the old town and is not designated as barrier-free. For wheelchair users and people with walking disabilities, groups can book a separate barrier-free old town tour with a specially adapted route. It lasts about 1.5 hours, costs EUR 95 all-inclusive and takes up to 25 people per group, including a maximum of 15 wheelchair users; at least one accompanying person per wheelchair user is required. Barrier-free city tour

Where are accessible toilets in Füssen, and do I need a Euro key?

Most public accessible toilets in Füssen can only be used with a Euro key. It is best to get one before your trip from CBF Darmstadt e. V.; you can also buy it locally at the Tourist Information Füssen. Toilets open around the clock include those at the train station (outside), the Morisse car park (P3), the Sparkasse underground car park (P5) and the skate and bike park; there are more in Bad Faulenbach, Hopfen am See and Weißensee. Accessible toilets in Füssen

Where can I find disabled parking spaces in Füssen?

Designated parking spaces for severely disabled people, usable with the blue parking permit, include:

  • Brotmarkt (bread market) in the old town and Franziskanerplatz
  • the car park at the Füssen boat harbour and the BLZ car park
  • in Hopfen am See: the car park at the campsite and Haus Hopfensee
  • in Weißensee: the lido and Seeweg (at the village store and tourist info point)
  • Lake Alatsee

All disabled parking spaces

Do I get a reduced spa fee in Füssen with a severely disabled person's pass?

Yes. With a severely disabled person's pass showing a degree of 50 % or more, you pay half of the spa fee; with 100 %, you stay free of charge. This also applies to one accompanying person if the pass is marked "Begleitung erforderlich" (accompaniment required). You receive the FüssenCard on arrival at any accommodation; it lets you use public transport free of charge as part of allgäumobil. Important information for your stay

Where can I rent a wheelchair or other mobility aids in Füssen?

Orthopädie Manufaktur Schad & Lorenz in Füssen rents out wheelchairs, rollators, electric wheelchairs, scooters, care beds, bath lifts and patient lifts. You can reach them by phone at +49 8362 7059715. Rental service and other contacts

How can I get around Füssen with an electric wheelchair?

The Krüger taxi service can transport an electric wheelchair plus up to four other passengers, and dogs are allowed. Book in advance by phone at +49 8362 37788. For travelling by bus and train, see the page on local mobility. Getting around by bus and train

Is medical care in Füssen accessible?

In an emergency, call 112. The emergency centre at Klinik Füssen (Stadtbleiche 1) is open around the clock and has barrier-free access. The on-call practice of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (Stadtbleiche 3, tel. 116 117) has step-free access via a lift. The Tourist Information staff can tell you which specialist practices have step-free access. Medical care in Füssen

Are there inclusive activities for children in Füssen?

Yes. Since spring 2026, there has been a partially inclusive playground at Lake Weißensee, with a wide variety of play options to suit every child's individual needs. The skate and bike park has ramps that can also be used by wheelchair users, plus a children's playground and a disabled WC. Playing and climbing in Füssen