Family fun without getting your feet wet
Rainy weather in the Allgäu:
5 bad weather tips for the Ostallgäu
Bad weather tips for every region
When the skies open over the Allgäu and it pours with rain, your excursion plans don't have to fall through. The Allgäu, with its picturesque landscapes and charming towns, offers numerous opportunities for exciting excursions even on rainy days. We have put together five tips for activities in bad weather for each region. From exciting museum visits to relaxing wellness oases - in the Allgäu, rainy weather is an opportunity to get to know the region from a completely new perspective. Experience the Allgäu at its best with the family, whether it's sunny or rainy!
To the tips in Oberallgäu , Westallgäu and Unterallgäu
1. Marvel at tropical beauties in the butterfly world
Butterfly, you little thing! With a subtropical climate, there is a lot to marvel at and discover in the small butterfly adventure world in Pfronten. Around 200 butterflies of all sizes and colors flutter freely through the air, catch themselves, rest on the many plants and flowers, sometimes on the ground, so keep your eyes open! And when they want to regain their strength, they enjoy the fruits provided. One of our lucky child landed right on his head. What an experience!
There are lots of information boards explaining how a caterpillar eventually becomes a butterfly. If you want to see it live, you can look at the many cocoons and pupae on site. We found it really exciting!
The adventure world also has other animals to offer. The most impressive was Bob the giant tortoise. We were even allowed into his enclosure to see him up close and pet him. Did you know that tortoises can feel when you stroke their shell? So you have to be careful. There are also lots of colorful birds, iguanas and curious bearded dragons.
The attached café serves home-made cakes and hot drinks, and in the shop you can buy toys and soft toys to take home as souvenirs.
Info:
>>> To the website of the butterfly world
Address : Gernweg 5, 87459 Pfronten
Opening hours : Daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. >>> Be sure to reserve tickets online in advance!
Costs : Children (4-16) €8.50, adults €10.50, family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) €38.50
Parking : Directly in front of the building
2. Crossing borders at the Ziegelwies Forest Adventure Centre
In the Füssen Forest Adventure Center, you can experience, feel and explore the (floodplain) forest and its inhabitants. If it's too wet for the three great adventure trails, you and your children can find out everything you need to know about the forest, the forest animals and their environment in the indoor exhibition "My Forest". Everything is explained in a playful way and very well, so that forest adventurers of all ages can have fun.
When we visited the adventure center, it rained all day. Our motivation for the trip was therefore initially limited. But when we got there, our joy quickly became limitless. The first glimpse of the beautiful, deep blue Lech right next to the car park made our hearts beat faster. Well wrapped up, we ventured onto the floodplain forest path (always along the Lech) through the beautiful forest. We soon didn't notice the rain anymore, the play stations and climbing on the large riverbank stones were so exciting. The detour to the Lechfall and the roaring masses of water was another highlight of our day in the forest. How turquoise can water be? Add to that the colorful autumn colors of the trees... a sight like chicken soup for the soul.
After a warm-up and refreshment break at the forest snack bar, we continued on to the treetop path. At a lofty height (16 to 21 meters above the ground) you can literally cross borders here. Because here you actually cross the German-Austrian border and, if you want, you can stand with one foot in another country. We were absolutely thrilled by everything!
Info:
>>> To the website of the Forest Adventure Centre
Address : Tiroler Str. 10, 87629 Füssen
Opening hours : Daily 10am to 4:30pm
Costs : Everything is free, except the treetop walk: children up to 15 years free, adults 5 €
Parking : Large parking lot at the Lech
3. The Wildbach Alm: Perhaps the most family-friendly restaurant in the Allgäu?
Finally want to have a meal in peace? Families (or parents) can do that at the Wildbach-Alm in beautiful Nesselwang. The Wildbach-Alm is not just a restaurant, there is a whole indoor playground waiting for the little visitors. Only separated by a door, the children can let off steam before, after and, in our case, during the meal. A tunnel slide, a climbing room, a giant billiards table and other play equipment are available. Our (then) 5-year-old daughter walked back and forth here alone and did not need to be accompanied. Younger children should be supervised (at least here and there). Children and families are definitely welcome here and if things go well, the parents can actually chat while eating.
The Wildbachalm also has a beer garden with a playground, but unfortunately we didn't see it because it was raining heavily during our visit.
Info:
>>> To the Wildbach Alm website
Address : Bürgermeister-Martin-Str. 8, Nesselwang
Opening hours : Tuesday to Friday 5pm - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 10pm
Costs : The indoor playground is free for all restaurant visitors
Parking : Right outside the door
4. Climbing Biessenhofen power plant
Bouldering has been on the rise for some time, bouldering halls are booming, the sport has just become an Olympic sport. For active, sports-loving families, it is an absolutely brilliant activity for a rainy day and a truly sustainable sports alternative. Important for parents: So that all athletes can enjoy the bouldering hall undisturbed and To ensure that children can do their sport safely, it is very important that parents actively accompany and supervise their children at all times - so that no accidents happen. The soft floor mats and the colorful bouldering grips are very inviting, and not just for children.
Where else can mom or dad really let off steam while their children practice the best coordination and skill sport there is? From school age onwards, bouldering is the sport par excellence!
Families are in good hands at Kraftwerk Climbing in Biessenhofen. There is, of course, a climbing wall for children and courses for all ages and fitness levels.
Info:
>>> To the website of the bouldering hall Kraftwerk
Address : Kreener Str. 14, 87640 Biessenhofen
Opening hours : Sunday to Friday 6am to 11pm, Saturday 6am to midnight
Costs : Children (0-5 years) 5 €, Children (6-13 years) 6.5 €, Youths (14-17 years) 7.5 €, Adults 12 €
Parking : In front of the door
5. All cheese? Family trip to the Walder cheese dairy
How do the holes actually get into the cheese and why does it have to mature for so long before you can finally eat it? These and many other questions about cheese production are answered in the Walder show dairy. In addition to the opportunity to watch cheese being made live, the excursion destination has even more to offer: In the rustic brewery, there are hearty delicacies of the finest quality. From home-brewed beer to pot roast to a raclette buffet. Cheese and other items to take home are available in the farm shop.
In the mountain inn next door there are also open stables and a small indoor playground in the barn.
Info:
>>> To the website of the show dairy in Wald
Address : Nesselwanger Str. 44, 87616 Wald/Ostallgäu
Opening hours : Monday + Tuesday Closed / Wednesday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Saturday 09:30 - 18:00 (Bräustüberl from 11:30) / Sundays and public holidays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (farm shop only) 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Bräustüberl and farm shop) >>> Please inform us in advance about live cheese making
Cost : Free
Parking : Right in front of the door
Packing list for children’s backpack:
This is something you should not miss on any trip with kids:
- Drinking bottle
- Snacks preferably fresh in a lunchbox
- Spare clothes - Do you already know our cute and cuddly children's socks ?
- Our children's adventure pass is always a nice daily task during an excursion
- Favorite toy
About our guest author:
Purista is a copywriter and social media manager from Wangen im Allgäu. When she is not putting her word art on paper in the form of texts for various clients (mostly virtual), she indulges her passion for traveling. Not only has she made it her mission to know every corner of the Allgäu, but she also suffers from constant FOMO (fear of missing out). There are simply too many countries in the world!
To Purista's website puristamerk.de .
—Photos: Purista Merk, Aquaria Oberstaufen
