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Steingaden

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Steingaden

Steingaden works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wildsteig, 18km from Linderhof Palace.

Steingaden is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 2,828, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Steingaden sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Steingaden to your route.

About Steingaden

Steingaden (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaɪnɡaːdn̩]) is a municipality in the Weilheim-Schongau district of Upper Bavaria, Germany. It is the site of the 12th-century Steingaden Abbey (Kloster Steingaden) and the Wies Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Where is Steingaden located?

Steingaden is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7000 latitude, 10.8667 longitude.

What is the population of Steingaden?

Steingaden has a population of approximately 2,828 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
2,828
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.7000, 10.8667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Steingaden

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Wieskirche

A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.

3 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Linderhof Palace

The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

18 km · about 20 min drive

historic highway

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Neuschwanstein Castle

Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Oberammergau

A picturesque Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its traditional Lüftlmalerei painted houses.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Steingaden

  • 18 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
  • 18 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
  • 28 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
  • 32 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
  • 36 kmKesselberg RoadBavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
  • 37 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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