Füssen
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Füssen is a town in Bavaria, Germany, in Ostallgäu, one kilometre from the Austrian border. The town is known for violin manufacturing and as the closest transportation hub for the Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. As of 2022-12-31, the town has a population of 15,985.
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Füssen | |
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October 2009 aerial view of Füssen | |
Coordinates: 47°34′N 10°42′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Schwaben |
District | Ostallgäu |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–26) | Maximilian Eichstetter[1] (CSU) |
Area | |
• Total | 43.52 km2 (16.80 sq mi) |
Elevation | 808 m (2,651 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 15,985 |
• Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 87629 |
Dialling codes | 08362 |
Vehicle registration | OAL, FÜS, MOD |
Website | stadt-fuessen.de |
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