"Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles" Schloss Neuschwanstein by Azhut

Schloss Neuschwanstein Travel Guide: 277 reviews and 715 photos

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The Classical View In Winter

You had probably seen many pictures about this wonderful castle called "Neuschwanstein", but maybe you don't know that it was build up by the unforgettable King Ludwid II, a charming unlucky man, belowed by the Bavarian people, the same king that lived also in Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Castle and the Herrenchiemsee Castle. In my opinion all those castles are the symbol of the human imaginary, when we think about fairytales and legends. The King loved to live in a fantastic world, where it was possible to have a personal vision of life, full of romantic visions and classical music (don't forget that he was a friend of Wagner, and that the musician was hosted many times by the King).

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles - Schloss Neuschwanstein

I took this picture from the MarienBrucke, a bridge that surrounds the castle area and that connects it to the forest close to it. If you will visit Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau you can't miss to walk along the bridge, because only there you can have a landscape like this.
Remember that, especially in summer, there are very long lines of people entering the castle, so the best way to enjoy your stay is to arrive there early in the morning, to buy your ticket, to wait about 30 minutes and at the end, to choose to walk around it, searching for MarienBrucke. At the end of your visit take a stop by the Alpsee.

Hohenschwangau Castle

The Hohenschwangau castle, built up in the 12th centuries, represents a jewel of the german Romanticism period. After its edification it became a center of Minnesang (a kind of love song). The owners of the castle, the Schwangau knights, were also famous Minnesanger (they are used to talk and sing some songs about love). The Schwangau knights, estinguished in the 16th centuries, quit the castle some years before their end. In the 17th ahd 18th centuries, with the Napoleon wars, the castle was badly damaged. Due to its beautiful position, the ruins of the castle were bought and restored by the King Maximilian II in1832. There the son of the King, the Future King Ludwig II, spend most part of his life, fashinated by the romantic atmosphere of this castle.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful buildings and surrounding areas
Cons:Huge lines of people to enter the castle
In a nutshell:Go there early in the morning

Last visit to Schloss Neuschwanstein: Sep 1994
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2005
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Reviews (10)

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The Kitchens Favorites (5)

The Kitchen of the castle were very modern and technologically to the vanguard at that time. It had a big spit to cook... more travel advice

Singers' hall Favorites (5)

For building up the Singers' hall the architect was inspired by the Wartburg Castle in Eisenach. The paintings (by Ferd... more travel advice

Throne room Favorites (5)

The Throne room represents the most important room of the Castle, when the King received their guests and visitors. It... more travel advice

A nice meeting Local Customs (1)

After arriving by the Alpsee you will probably see a group of wonderful swans. These animals are used to be feed by... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
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Transportation (1)
Walking!

Comments (16)

hunterV Nov 6, 2008 at 7:37 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Azzurra ! You were lucky to visit all those splendid places! Thanx for sharing !
mary2u99 Jun 16, 2008 at 7:35 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday to you. :-)
Jerelis Aug 1, 2007 at 2:30 PM Report Abuse

Gheee, you have been there in winter time? Amazing views!!! Thanx for sharing.
MJB123 Jan 27, 2006 at 3:12 PM Report Abuse

Great Neuschwanstein pages!! Excuse me while I kick myself for not going there when I was in Munich two years ago. I did not go because it was too cold and snowy but from you picture it looks like that is the best time to go.
tessy Sep 23, 2005 at 11:43 AM Report Abuse

The Alpsee looks in your pics so beautiful, so green and the pic at night is just fantastic.
nicolettart Aug 29, 2005 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

Azzu, these pictures are breathtaking! And excellent tips, as always. ~~ Nicoletta~~
JLBG Aug 15, 2005 at 12:21 PM Report Abuse

A very good page ! We were lucky to be in Schloss Neuschwanstein in october and there were no lines, we were almost alone ! What a wonder !
hivaoa1 Aug 15, 2005 at 12:15 AM Report Abuse

boia cis on stata tipo nel 96 con la febbre a 38 con mio zio che venne a trovarmi in germania, mi ricordo che stetti su una pachina fuori tutto il tempo :P belle pagine^__^
rey04 Aug 14, 2005 at 1:19 PM Report Abuse

this is a dream!!
OllySJ Aug 14, 2005 at 12:23 PM Report Abuse

Long time not seen you , how areyou?