In the Ostallgäu - near Schwangau-Brunnen am Bannwaldsee - a very special natural spectacle takes place every day in winter that will delight the whole family. From around Christmas and afterwards, as long as there is snow, wild deer come to a feeding station every day via 100 to pick up delicacies that have been prepared for them. The red deer follows a natural primal instinct and can be admired up close.
Daily deer feeding near Schwangau-Brunnen is a unique experience in winter nature. Anyone who stays in Ostallgäu during the cold season should definitely take a look at this special natural spectacle. Especially for children, it is a real highlight that will be remembered for a long time. Deer feeding takes place from 25. December and then, as long as there is snow, every day at 15 Uhr. You should be there on time because the entrance gate only opens for a short time. Many spectators regularly remain in stunned silence around the feeding area until the first deer carefully emerge from the snow-covered forest. As long as the deer is not frightened by loud noises or quick movements, the more timid animals will follow shortly afterwards. At the feeding station they pick up delicacies such as hay, turnips and apples, which a game director and his team have previously prepared for them.
The deer are attracted to the feeding place by an old, natural primal instinct that dates back to times when Lake Forggensee did not yet exist. At that time, the Lech meadows, covered with grasses and herbs, were here in the valley and provided the animals with enough food to survive the winter. The deer's primal instinct is also responsible for the fact that the deer behaves naturally and feels safe. For many of the animals, especially those injured in traffic accidents, for example, feeding at Bannwaldsee is vital to their survival. After the red deer has retreated back into the forest, refreshed, the hunting leader tells the spectators a lot of interesting facts about game and forest in an exciting way. The daily deer feeding in Schwangau-Brunnen promises the whole family unique winter nature impressions and is an experience that should not be missed.
The feeding area near the Bannwaldsee can be easily reached on a half-hour walk from the Schwangau district of Brunnen. This leads through a fascinating winter landscape and offers fantastic views of the snow-covered mountains and the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, which are enthroned nearby. However, it is also possible to have a horse-drawn sleigh take you to feed the deer. Whether romantically as a couple or with family and friends - wrapped in soft blankets, you glide through the magical snowy landscape, while the winter silence is only interrupted by the gentle snorting of the horses and the ringing of the bells on their harness. It's almost impossible to get more winter magic! If there is not enough snow, a horse-drawn carriage drives to the feeding area instead of the horse-drawn sleigh. You can get on for such an unforgettable ride at the large parking lot at the Karbrücke in Schwangau-Brunnen.
Feeding the game in Schwangau-Brunnen is a breathtaking natural experience that all Allgäu holidaymakers who are traveling here in winter should not miss. Combined with a beautiful winter hike or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride, a trip to feed wild animals guarantees unforgettable holiday impressions.
