Füssen

City in Germany

Füssen
Photo: Wolkenkratzer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Füssen is a town in Germany with a population of about 15,300. It is located 583 km from Berlin and is primarily known for its proximity to major historic sites and palaces.

What to see

The area around Füssen contains several significant landmarks. Visitors typically travel here to see the UNESCO-listed Neuschwanstein Castle and the Wieskirche. Other nearby sites include Hohenschwangau Castle and Linderhof Palace.

When to go

The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs around 21 °C. These months also see the most rain, with roughly 186 to 197 mm falling over about 20 days. If you prefer cooler weather, the spring and autumn months offer moderate temperatures. Winter, from December to February, features daily highs between 2 °C and 4 °C and lows dropping to -8 °C, with precipitation occurring frequently throughout the year.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Memmingen Allgau Airport, located 58 km away. It serves as the primary gateway for travelers arriving by air.

Top sights in Füssen

  1. Neuschwanstein CastleUNESCONeuschwanstein Castle
  2. Linderhof PalaceLinderhof Palace
  3. Hohenschwangau CastleHohenschwangau Castle
  4. WieskircheUNESCOWieskirche

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 197 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C2471116192121171473
Average low, °C-8-7-3169121184-2-6
Rainfall, mm8276106921401781971861289597100
Rainy days151314142120201915141314

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Füssen (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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