Allgäu

What is special about the Allgäu nature area is the varied landscape: wide, open valleys and gentle hills in the foothills of the Alps, majestic mountains and peaks on the main Alpine ridge.

There's the Große Krottenkopf for example, with its 2657 m the highest mountain of the Allgäu Alps. It is followed by the Mädelegabel with 2645 m and the Hochvogel with 2593 m. Between the rugged peaks lie refreshing rivers and lakes, wild and romantic gorges such as the Breitachklamm, traditional villages and historic towns. The best conditions to get active while hiking, biking and skiing, to enjoy Alpine wellness in the middle of the mountains or to stroll through beautiful towns. And all this combined with the warm hospitality of the locals.

In the Allgäu, great importance is attached to local produce and regional dishes. Be sure to try them: Allgäuer Kässpatzen! In addition to tourism, dairy farming is an important economic sector in the region. Tasty mountain cheese, Allgäu Emmental and many other types of cheese are made from the milk of the typical Allgäu brown cattle in the alpine dairies. In many alpine dairies, you can take a guided tour and look over the cheesemaker's shoulder.

The Allgäu cows spend the summer high up on the green alpine meadows. The associated huts - called alps - are a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers. Hearty snacks are served here until the cattle drive in autumn. The best accompaniment to a snack is a beer from the region. Many Allgäu breweries have award-winning beers on offer. Just like the alpine dairies, a brewery tour in the Allgäu is also well worthwhile.