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MUSEUM OF THE BAVARIAN KINGS
Palace-fatigued visitors to Füssen often head straight for the bus stop, coach park or nearest beer
after a tour of the royal homes, most overlooking the area's third attraction, the worthwhile
Mu-
seum der Bayerischen Könige
(
www.museumderbayerischenkoenige.de
;
Alpseestrasse 27; adult/
concession €8.50/7; 8am-7pm Apr-Sep, 10am-6pm Oct-Mar)
, installed in a former lakeside
hotel 400m from the castle ticket office (heading towards Alpsee Lake). The big-window views
across the lake to the Alps are almost as stunning as the Wittelsbach bling on show, including Lud-
wig II's famous blue and gold robe. The architecturally stunning museum is packed with historical
background on Bavaria's first family and well worth the extra legwork.
Sleeping
Accommodation in the area is surprisingly good value and the tourist office can help track
down private rooms from as low as €25 per person.
Altstadt Hotel zum Hechten €€
( 916 00;
www.hotel-hechten.com
; Ritterstrasse 6; s €59-65, d €90-99; )
This is
one of Füssen's oldest hotels and a barrel of fun. Public areas are traditional in style but
the bedrooms are mostly airy, light and brightly renovated. Children are welcome and one
of Füssen's better eateries awaits downstairs.
HOTEL
Pension Kössler €€
( 4069;
www.pension-koessler.de
; Zalingerstrasse 1; s/d €40/80)
This three-storey
Alpine guesthouse with a friendly family atmosphere offers outstanding value. Rooms are
simple but comfortable and all have private bathroom, TV, phone and balcony - some
overlook the attractive garden. Turning up unannounced is not recommended; call ahead.
GUESTHOUSE
HOTEL
Hotel Sonne €€
( 9080;
www.hotel-sonne.de
; Prinzregentenplatz 1; s/d from €79/109; )
Al-
though traditional looking from outside, this Altstadt favourite offers an unexpected
design-hotel experience within. Themed rooms feature everything from swooping bed
