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Feb 29, 2024 · Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century palace in southwest Bavaria, Germany, near Hohenschwangau and Füssen. King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle. It was designed in 1868 by set designer Christian Jank and then realized by architect Eduard Riedel.
For many years the former Grand Hotel "Alpenrose" lay below Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau in slumber until the historical building had been converted into a museum and a restaurant. The museum narrates the history of the house of Wittelsbach through many centuries, one of Europe's oldest dynasties.
- The Castle Builder Mad King Ludwig: Crazy Or Artistic?
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Ludwig was a bit of an odd duck. He was known as the Mad King Ludwigor the Swan King. Or maybe could be more aptly nicknamed Addicted to Spending Ludwig. He built some of the most over the top castles in Europe. Ludwig was born on August 25, 1845. He and his schizophrenic brother Otto were brought up by King Maximilian II of Bavaria and Princess Ma...
Neuschwanstein is not Ludwig’s only grandiose abode, but it’s certainly his most famous. It was reputedly the basis for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. There’s definitely an influence. I doubt, however, that it’s the sole influence. What I am sure of is that “Sleeping Beauty Castle” is vastly easier to pronounce than “Neuschwanstein Castle.” At th...
You have to be organized to visit Neuschwanstein. Tickets sell out fast. You can’t just show up. Click hereto book a must have skip the line ticket. You may also want to book a guided day trip tour, especially if you don’t have a car. Click here to book a day tour and skip the line ticket from Munich. If you’re traveling in a group, you can also bo...
Neuschwanstein is a hassle to visit. Ludwig would’ve approved of the difficulty. Previously, you couldn’t even buy online tickets. That changed in 2021. Click herefor online tickets.
Address: Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau. The ticket center address for your GPS is Alpseestraße 12, D-87645 Hohenschwangau. Hours: April to Oct 15, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; October 16 to March 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Entry fee: Ticket price 15,00 € with a 2,50 € charge for booking online. A combo ticket for Neuschwanstein and Hohenshwangau is 31 €...
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Ludwig II, Christian Jank. Neuschwanstein Castle ( German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [ˈʃlɔs nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn]; Southern Bavarian: Schloss Neischwanstoa) is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the border with Austria. It is located in the Swabia ...
- 5 September 1869
- Hohenschwangau, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle was built in 1869 and partially completed in 1886, when King Ludwig II mysteriously died in Lake Starnberg. Since then, it is opened to all visitors around the world and earmarked as the Landmark of Germany, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Germany.
Nestled in the hills of Bavaria, just above the village of Hohenschwangau, lies a beautiful fairytale castle fit for the pages a story-book. Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1869. Rather than hiring an architect to draw up the plans, King Ludwig hired a theater stage designer to create the building’s magical design.
Sep 6, 2023 · Travel Destinations. Introduction. Welcome to Neuschwanstein Castle, a breathtaking masterpiece nestled in the picturesque mountains of Bavaria, Germany. Often referred to as Germany’s Fairytale Castle, it’s a place where imagination and reality merge to create a truly enchanting experience.
