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1 Feb

Carnival 2020

The carnival, also known as carnival in many circles, is now once again on the doorstep. Children and adults alike look forward to the dressing up and the colourful hustle and bustle in the villages around the royal castles.From 20.02. to 28.02.2020 numerous events will take place around the carnival. To make sure that everyone […]

14 May

An outing with a kick – scared of heights? Try it!

The HighlIne 179 in Reutte/Tyrol, at a dizzying height of 114 metres you can see the 406-metre-long pedestrian bridge that crosses the valley along which the B179 road runs south across the Alps. With a certain amount of courage you will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the Reutte basin and the surrounding […]

30 Apr

Highlights in May

01.05.19 Putting up the Maypole in Schwangau The maypole is a decorated tree or tree trunk which is ceremoniously placed on the village square on the 1st of May. This has been a tradition in Bavaria for decades and is festively celebrated with dance, music and beer. Venue: Town hall in Schwangau 02.05.19 from 17 […]

24 Feb

Spark fires – Guy Fawkes

The spark fire has a long tradition in the Allgäu and probably goes back to pagan customs, where the winter should be “driven out”. The spark fire always takes place on the first Sunday (spark Sunday) of Lent, i.e. after Carnival. on 10.March, from 17:00, meadow direction Tegelberg, St. Coloman

24 Feb

Schwangauer children’s ball

Always on Shrove Tuesday everything revolves around the young “Maschkerer”. This day is a must for all children in and around Schwangau. On this colourful afternoon there will be music, games, guard dances, the visit of the princely couple, and a best costume competition. on 05. March 2019 at 14:00 o’clock in the Schloßbrauhaus

24 Feb

Carnival parade in Schwangau

Year after year the big carnival parade in Schwangau attracts thousands of visitors to the village of royal castles. For generations, this place has been considered a carnival stronghold far beyond the borders of the region. Numerous associations and delegations from surrounding villages and the neighbouring Tyrol come to Schwangau to take part in the […]

16 Nov

Culinary Santa Claus Market

Forget about lunch earlier in the day, eat a big late breakfast and stroll through the culinary Santa Claus market in Schwangau.