Highlights
- King Ludwig II's Royal Castles tour from Munich
- Fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle - the model for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle
- Four hours to explore the castle and grounds
- Linderhof hunting lodge castle
- Two-hour visit to Linderhof
Recent Photos of this Tour
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NeuschwansteinMe at Neuschwanstein May 2012.Photo by: alan gUnited Kingdom, 05 2012 -
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IMG_0687[1]linderhof , small , beautiful , very well taken care of, beautiful sights . can't take pics inside .Photo by: fotomom09 2011 -
munich tour day 10 075Hunting cabinPhoto by: MICHAEL PUSA, 10 2010 -
Linderhof gardenThe water fountain and surrounding gardenPhoto by: Roxanne W10 2010 -
Hohenschwangau CastleWe didn't go up to this castle as the walk up to Neuschwanstein had us drained.Photo by: Terence P10 2010 -
Germany 008Very relaxing trip. I highly recommend it.Photo by: Thomas Z09 2010 -
Winter in GermanyOur first view of the castlePhoto by: Maria JUSA, 12 2009 -
Castlen/aPhoto by: Olga BIreland, 11 2009 -
Castlen/aPhoto by: Olga BIreland, 11 2009 -
Hills/Scenaryn/aPhoto by: Olga BIreland, 11 2009 -
From Marienbrucke bridgeTaken in late OctoberPhoto by: Ye LSweden, 11 2009 -
Royal castle of Linderhoffantastic. The interior is as beautiful as exterior. Highly recommended.Photo by: Harvey H10 2009 -
View from the window of ...This is the only look of this lake you see on the tour, because the guide puts heavy pressure for you not to take the ...Photo by: Theodore J09 2009 -
Fountain-LinderhofA gorgeous fountain from the palace of LinderhofPhoto by: Jeremiah BUSA, 08 2009 -
A view from the bridge.Neuschwanstein from a candalever bridge.Photo by: Mark BUSA, 04 2009 -
Me and NeuschwansteinMy fave photo of the day!Photo by: Lucy SUnited Kingdom, 01 2009 -
Neuschwanstein Castle, View ...View from way I was told not to go.Photo by: Janell BUSA, 04 2008 -
NeuschwansteinThe famous view from the Mary's Bridge.Photo by: Heather JUSA, 04 2008 -
Neuschwanstein CastleHorse and cart ride down the hill from the castlePhoto by: Lisa66Australia, 05 2013 -
Neuschwanstein CastleMy daughter and I on the bridge overlooking the castlePhoto by: Lisa66Australia, 05 2013 -
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Useful Information
Linderhof, Germany
Departing Munich, visit the smallest of three royal castles, Linderhof, which was built by King Ludwig II during the 19th century as a hunting lodge. Built in French Rococo style, the castle has a Moorish pavilion which can be visited during your two hour stay. You have the option to join a guided tour of the interior of Linderhof.
After departing Linderhof, you will have a short shopping stop in Oberammergau, world-famous for its woodcarvers, richly painted houses (Luftl-paintings) and Passion Play.
On the approach to Neuschwanstein, it will quickly become clear as to why this magnificent neo-Romanesque style castle is the most well known castle in the world. It appears through the mist like something out of a fairytale, and you will not be surprised to hear that the man who conceived its design - King Ludwig II, was considered quite eccentric. If it all seems very familiar, it may be because the castle was the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
You will have four hours to explore the grounds of Neuschwanstein, and the option of joining a guided tour of the interior of the castles if you wish.
Reviewed by Lisa66, Australia, May 2013
We did this tour with our 9 year old daughter on a beautiful sunny day early in May this year and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The bus was modern and comfortable and left on time without a hitch. Our tour guide was an older gentleman with a quirky sense of humour (which we loved!), and a vast knowledge of every aspect of the day from the minute we left Munich city til our return in the evening.
Because of the good weather and the fact it was a Sunday meant that he anticipated greater crowds than normal at the castles so the guide phoned ahead and organised to switch the order of the day so we actually went to Neuschwanstein first then Uberammergau township then Linderhof Castle in the afternoon. This proved to be a good decision on his part as we didn't really encounter any huge crowds and the morning sun at Neuschwanstein was gorgeous!
We didn't find any problems with timing throughout the day although we did get back to Munich about 45 mins late due to heavy traffic returning to the city after a lovely Sunday. We chose to walk up the road to Neuschwanstein castle which was pretty easy if you're moderately fit and took about 15-20 mins. I would recommend this as the scenery and forest surrounds are really peaceful and pretty plus the shuttle bus up the hill costs extra so why not walk it if you feel up to it!
The extra walk up to the bridge above the castle is a MUST for the incredible view and photo opportunity!
The castle tours were both fairly short but very informative and fascinating to see as everything in the castles is untouched and unrenovated since King Ludwig's death. Our daughter says that this day was here favourite of our three and a half weeks travelling through Europe and she remembers every detail of information given in the tours and on the bus from our guide!!!
A really great tour, especially if the weather is nice!
Reviewed by Catherine P, USA, May 2013
Absolutely gorgeous scenery and a good opportunity to see two of the Ludwig castles with an excellent guide (Josef) who provided a great deal of historical and geographic perspective.
