Germany's Royal Castles
Cultural Experience, Good for Families, Romantic, Monument - Historical
The inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland, Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century. Capture the grandeur of this architecture and picturesque mountain scenery on a visit to these extraordinary castles, the legacy of Bavaria's fairytale King.
Hidden in the seclusion of the Bavarian mountains, King Ludwig II built two of his dream castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
Elegant Linderhof, King Ludwig's favorite and the smallest of three royal castles, is built in French Rococo style with a fantastic grotto and Moorish pavilion.
On approaching Castle Neuschwanstein, it quickly becomes clear why this magnificent neo-Romanesque style castle is the most famous in the world. The shimmering white towers of the castle among the clouds are instantly recognizable, evoking memories of magical fairytale lands.
Tour ethereal Neuschwanstein Castle from the best vantage points: the lake, the postcard-perfect aerial view of equally beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle, and the waterfall gorge. This glorious folly was built in the 19th century by the famed "mad" King Ludwig II, a man intoxicated by myth and who himself became a legend. Learn the engaging story of King Ludwig's renowned and tragic reign, turbulent times, and the obsession that drove him to build his fantasy castle in the mountains and ultimately destroyed him.
Oberammergau is world-famous for its woodcarvers, richly painted houses, and the Passion Play. During the time of the bubonic plague, the people of Oberammergau swore an oath to perform the "Play of the Suffering, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years if they were spared – and have been faithfully performing it ever since.
Another fantastic result of King Ludwig II's vivid imagination is the Castle of Herrenchiemsee on Chiemsee, the largest Bavarian Lake. A replica of the Palace of Versailles, this was the biggest, most expensive, and final castle of King Ludwig II.
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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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