Wangen im Allgäu

Wangen im Allgäu is a city with around 27,000 inhabitants (in 2020) in Baden Württemberg, Germany. The Landesgartenschau will take place here in 2024.

Understand
The city was first mentioned in 815 (and therefore celebrated its 1200th birthday in 2015). The old town (city centre) is well preserved and features buildings from the early middle ages until the late baroque era.



By plane
The two closest airports are Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen near Friedrichshafen and Allgäu Airport Memmingen  near Memmingen.

By car
Take the A96 and exit between Memmingen and Lindau.

Get around
The old town (central area) which is of most interest to tourists is very small and best explored on foot.

There are eight local bus (Stadtbus) routes to connect to various parts of the entire city. Free Wi-Fi on board.

Buy
The old town (city center) features many independent and local shops.

Drink
The two main (and independent) breweries from nearby are Farny and Meckatzer.



Go next

 * Lindau
 * Ravensburg