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The castle was built by king Ludwig II of Bavaria between 1869 and 1886. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. As of 2006, the total number of visitors was more than 57 million. king ludwig ii castles stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images
- Neuschwanstein
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Schloss Linderhof
- Between Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
The epitome of over-the-top 19th century Romanticism, it’s easy to see why Neuschwanstein is the most famous of King Kudwig II’s castles. The design of Neuschwanstein, with its many turrets and lavish interior, was inspired by medieval castles and Wagner’s operas – a combination that romanticises the Middle Ages. Built on the foundation of twin med...
Situated atop a low hill not far from Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau was built by King Maximilian II, Ludwig’s father, in neo-Gothic style and was completed in 1836. The young Ludwig spent much of his childhood here. From his bedroom window, he could see the ruins of the twin medieval castles, and some time later, the construction of Neuschwanstein...
Linderhof Palace may be the smallest of King Ludwig II’s palaces but its spectacular location, surrounded by mountains, exquisite gardens and lush forests, makes it my favourite! Furthermore, in addition to the palace itself, there are various smaller structures on the palace grounds that are simply awe-inspiring. King Ludwig II lived much of his l...
Linderhof is approximately an hour’s drive from Neuschwanstein. There are two routes you can follow: a slightly shorter route through Austria, or the northern route that stays within Germany. If you opt for the northern route, there are several places to visit along the way:
Hohenschwangau. Castles. Ludwig. Neuschwanstein. Herrenchiemsee. Linderof. Gardens. Passion PLay. Beyond the Coach. Travel. Ludwig II built three lavish castles to realize his dreams in brick and stone. He wanted to create palaces that captured the romance of Teutonic Sagas and the splendor of Versailles.
The palace has appeared prominently in several movies such as Helmut Käutner's Ludwig II (1955) and Luchino Visconti's Ludwig (1972), both biopics about the King; the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), the spoof comedy Spaceballs, and the war drama The Great Escape (1963).
- 5 September 1869
- Hohenschwangau, Germany
Dec 20, 2017 · December 20, 2017. • 4 min read. High in the Alpine foothills of Germany sits one of the most iconic castles in Europe. The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling...
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Ludwig II on a night-time sleigh ride, painting by R. Wenig, around 1885. Photo: Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung. Idealized designs by scene painters for a "New Hohenschwangau Castle" high above the tranquil Hohenschwangau of Ludwig II's father, a "Byzantine Palace" and a copy of Versailles were already in existence by 1868.
Jun 14, 2011 · In this picture, we can see the Austrian Tyrolean Alps, the Alpsee Lake, and on the right side, Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig II grew up. This castle was constructed by his...
