Neuschwanstein Castle
Munich, Germany
📍 GPS: 47.5576, 10.7498
🌍 Germany
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Last Updated: December 14, 2024 - Information verified by local experts
The fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle, perched dramatically in the Bavarian Alps.
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and homage to Richard Wagner. It's one of the most visited castles in Germany.
Insider Tips
Book tickets online well in advance - they sell out quickly. Take the shuttle bus or horse carriage up the hill to save energy. The best photos are from Marienbrücke bridge, but it can be crowded.
History & Culture
Construction began in 1869 but was never completed. King Ludwig II lived in the castle for only 172 days before his mysterious death in 1886. The castle was opened to the public shortly after his death to pay off debts.
✨ Highlights
- ✨Inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle
- ✨Built by the 'Mad King' Ludwig II of Bavaria
- ✨Stunning location in the Bavarian Alps
- ✨Over 1.4 million visitors annually
- ✨Lavish interior with Wagner opera themes
- ✨Never fully completed - only 15 rooms finished
🚊 Getting There
🚊 Train
Take train from Munich to Füssen, then bus 73 or 78 to Hohenschwangau
€25-35 for train + bus
Journey takes about 2.5 hours from Munich
💰 Current Deals
💰 King's Ticket
Combined ticket for Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles
€2 off individual tickets📋 Quick Info
Location:
Munich, Germany
Coordinates:
47.5576, 10.7498
Parking:Available
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