Neuschwanstein Castle
- Hours:Open daily Apr - Sept: 9am - 6pm, Oct - Mar: 10am - 4pm. Closed Jan 1, Dec 24-25 and Dec 31
- Admission:Adults: € 9
Cultural Experience, Golfing, Must-Do Experience, Monument - Historical
6:45 AM Sunday, May 27
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Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned as the private refuge for Ludwig II of Bavaria, but opened to the public immediately after his death in 1886. Now recognizable as the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle, Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular castles in Europe. The fairytale charm of Neuschwanstein Castle is also felt from the idyllic scenery of the Bavarian Alps. During the winter, some of the best views of the snow-capped mountains can be seen from the palace grounds.
The picture cycles in the castle were inspired by the operas of Richard Wagner, to whom the king dedicated the castle, and the corresponding medieval legends from his works. The throne room is magnificently decorated with frescos of angels, ironically the king died before the actual throne was built. Despite the medieval motif of the decor, the castle was actually outfitted with latest technology of the time with running water and central heating.
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Excellent tour for the money. The castles were gorgeous and the ride was smooth. Our tour guide was retry knowledgable and witty and it made the long bus ride interesting. Worth it to see these wonderful castles up close and learn about them and the architecture. I would highly recommend this tour.
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The day was perfect and the guide made the commentary interesting by injecting humour. The Linderhof Castle was special. Unfortunately, was unable to get a good photo of Nueschwanstein due to scaffolding. Apart from that, this is a highly recommended tour.
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Neuschwanstein Castle is situated near Schangau and Fussen in the Allgau, a short ways from Munich. Day trips via train are popular for the numerous visitors to the castle, and they provided great views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms are only open to viewing through guided tours, either in German or English.
