Relaxing by the lake, excursions into the mountains and coffee & cake on the mountain pasture - a relaxed holiday at Bannwaldsee near Schwangau. Here you can find out where you can park your camper and what there is to experience around the lake.
Camping at Bannwaldsee - Campsites by the lake
Bannwaldsee campsite
There isn't a huge selection of campsites at Bannwaldsee - but according to the reviews, this isn't a bad thing because you can spend a good holiday at the two that are available.
If you follow the Münchener Straße from Schwangau, you will soon reach the Bannwaldsee campsite, which is located directly on the lakeshore. The campsite is equipped with pretty much everything you could need for a camping holiday and even a bit more:
Sanitary facilities
Laundry room including washing machines, spin dryer and drying room
Dishwashing room including dishwashers
WLAN throughout the site
Restaurant with café and beer garden, pizzeria in the Bannwaldsee Stadl
Shopping facilities directly on site, including homemade products and regional products
Facial treatments, massages and more in the Rundum schön salon
Bike and boat hire facilities
Lawn and bathing jetty directly on the lake
Children's playgrounds and children's/family programme in high season
Volleyball courtMotorhome service station
Dog shower
From the beer garden to a spa treatment and then cooling off in the lake? Sounds quite nice actually. You can find out more about what the campsite has to offer here on the website of the campsite.
The Caravan park Schwangau is part of the Bannwaldsee campsite and is located right next to it. Although you camp a little further away from the various facilities of the campsite, you can use them during your stay. There is also electricity and a supply and disposal station on the grounds of the motorhome park. Camper Clean also ensures that your camping toilet is cleaned quickly and easily.
Activities & sights at Bannwaldsee
Swimming and water sports
The Bannwaldsee and its surroundings are a nature reserve, so swimming is only permitted to a limited extent in signposted areas. You will find bathing spots on its southern shore, right next to the campsite. Visitors also have to exercise a little restraint when it comes to water sports - SUPs have to stay at home, but pedalling or rowing boats are permitted. Not travelling in summer? In winter, you can also go ice skating and curling on the Bannwaldsee.
There are plenty of hiking opportunities around the Bannwaldsee lake. This loop between Forggensee and Bannwaldsee or the Tegelberg loop are just two of many hiking routes. Those who like to walk a little longer can also set off on the the path to the Kenzenhütte and the Kenzen waterfall.
Buchenberg Alm
If you want to enjoy a cup of coffee, a portion of Kaiserschmarrn and of course the fantastic view at the Buchenberg Alm, you can either put on your hiking boots or take the chairlift up in comfort. Here you can find directions to the alpine pasture.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a well-known classic in the region - and always worth a visit. You can visit the castle from the outside only (the Marienbrücke is a popular viewing point) or take a guided tour to explore the interior. A trip to the castle can easily be combined with a hike through the Pöllat Gorge.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is not the only castle worth seeing in the region. You can also take a guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle on Lake Alpsee to see the inside, but another highlight is the castle garden, from where you have a great view of the lake and the surrounding forests and mountains.
Off you go!
Once you've made your reservation at the campsite and booked your campervan, you can set off in the direction of Bannwaldsee. Whether you spend the whole day relaxing by the lake or are drawn to the surrounding mountains, we wish you lots of fun and relaxation on your trip.
