Things to do in Neuschwanstein Castle
Built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century fairy-tale like palace located on a cragged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near the town of Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany.
Construction started in 1869 and was completed less than twenty years later in 1886. King Ludwig II constructed the castle as a retreat to escape the public and also in honour of his friendship and admiration of Richard Wagner, the famous German opera composer. King Ludwig II, also known as the “Swan King” or the “Fairy-tale King”, was a patron of the arts and a great lover of music. His great passion for Richard Wagner can be seen inside the castle with wall paintings that illustrate scenes of his most famous operas. Every room within the castle is an expression of Ludwig’s love of music, art, poetry and writing.
Neuschwanstein Castle is allegedly the inspiration for many of the Disney castles including the Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty Castles. This dramatic Romanesque fortress with soaring fairy-tale turrets, overlooks the level green land and also Ludwig’s childhood home, where Ludwig supposedly envisioned the castle.
The castle can be easily accessed from Munich in less than 2 hours by car or 2.5 hours by train. Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe today and with as many as 6,000 visitors a day in peak season it is advised to book your tickets in advance to discover one of the most idyllic fairy-tale castles in the world.
Our recommendations in Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich by Train
Neuschwanstein is a must if you are in Munich. Reach it with this comfortable tour by train. See Neuschwanstein Castle inside and also its surrounding area.
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Full-day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof from Munich
Visit the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace built by King Ludwig II, on a full-day trip from Munich.
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Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Oberammergau excursion from Munich
Travel to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, through beautiful fairy-tale places in Bavaria, during a day trip from Munich. Enjoy also the charming village of Oberammergau.
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Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, and Oberammergau from Munich
Travel to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, through beautiful fairy-tale places in Bavaria, with a VIP tour from Munich. Enjoy also the characteristic Oberammergau.
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Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich by Train
Neuschwanstein is a must if you are in Munich. Reach it with this comfortable tour by train. See Neuschwanstein Castle inside and also its surrounding area.
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Full-day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof from Munich
Visit the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace built by King Ludwig II, on a full-day trip from Munich.
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Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Oberammergau excursion from Munich
Travel to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, through beautiful fairy-tale places in Bavaria, during a day trip from Munich. Enjoy also the charming village of Oberammergau.
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Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, and Oberammergau from Munich
Travel to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, through beautiful fairy-tale places in Bavaria, with a VIP tour from Munich. Enjoy also the characteristic Oberammergau.
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VIP Tour to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich
Tour Linderhof Palace and visit the fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein on a full-day guided tour from Munich.
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Reviews Neuschwanstein Castle
“Great tour. Good amount of time at Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Could use 15 more minutes at Oberammergau. Great driver and guide.”
“Johnny our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun! The bus driver also was very careful and ride was smooth. Visiting the castles was easy with Johnny's help and Oberammergau was a fun little German town to check out and shop in!I would highly recommend this tour company!!”
“Views from outside and inside the castles were amazing.”