Allgäu

The Allgäu (pronounced [ˈaːlɡɔʏ]) is a southern German region in Swabia. It covers the south of Bavarian Swabia and southeastern Baden-Württemberg. The region stretches from the prealpine lands up to the Alps. The main rivers flowing through the Allgäu are the Lech and Iller.

It is sub-divided into the following regions:

• Oberallgäu (in Bavarian Swabia, in the state of Bavaria)
• Unterallgäu (in Bavarian Swabia, in the state of Bavaria)
• Ostallgäu (in Bavarian Swabia, in the state of Bavaria)
• Westallgäu (mainly in Upper Swabia in the state of Baden-Württemberg, but also a very small part in Bavaria)

The area is notable for its beautiful landscapes and is popular for vacations and therapeutic stays. It is well known in Germany for its farm produce, especially dairy products including Hirtenkäse ("herdsman's cheese"). The alpine regions of the Allgäu rise over 2,000 metres in altitude and are popular for winter skiing. The world-renowned castle of Neuschwanstein is in the eastern part of the Allgäu.

External links

Allgäu as seen from a hot air balloon

• http://www.allgaeu.de/
• Tourist Information
• Non-commercial Allgäu Information
• Allgäu information
• Orchids in Allgäu
• Alpine Club Oy/Allgäu
• Recipes from Allgäu