cathedral
Wieskirche
A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Kaufbeuren
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Kaufbeuren
Kaufbeuren sits on the route: 5 minutes from Mauerstetten, 44km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.
Kaufbeuren is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 43,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mauerstetten, about 4 km away.
Kaufbeuren (German pronunciation: [kaʊfˈbɔʏʁən] ; Bavarian: Kaufbeiren) is an independent town in the Regierungsbezirk of Swabia, Bavaria. The town is an enclave within the district of Ostallgäu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kaufbeuren?
Within an hour or so of Kaufbeuren: Wieskirche (31 km), Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein) (37 km), Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) (37 km), Neuschwanstein Castle (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Kaufbeuren?
The nearest famous roads are Romantic Road (Romantische Straße), Oberjoch Jochstrasse and Fern Pass.
Where is Kaufbeuren?
Kaufbeuren is in Bavaria, Germany, about 4 km from Mauerstetten.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,505
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 47.8824, 10.6219
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Kaufbeuren
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
37 km · about 45 min drive
historic highway
Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)
A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Neuschwanstein Castle
Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.
37 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Hohenschwangau Castle
The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.
37 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Linderhof Palace
The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Andechs Monastery
A hilltop Benedictine monastery above the Ammersee famous for its potent monk-brewed beer and pilgrimage church.
43 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Oberjoch Jochstrasse
The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Kaufbeuren
- 37 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
- 37 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
- 44 kmOberjoch JochstrasseThe most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
- 55 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
- 58 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
- 60 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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