Tips 1 - 9 of 9 Schloß Hohenschwangau Things to Do
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Things To Do: Hohenschwangau - just opposite of Neuschwanstein
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Hohenschwangau is the castle just opposite the much more famous castle of Neuschwanstein.
It is a pity, most people go to the castle that seems more pretty from outside and on a perfect location on top of a mountain.
BUT Hohenschwangau is much more authentic !
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Directions: 10 minutes to walk from Schwangau
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Things To Do: Hohenschwangau - Ludwig's childhood-castle
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"Mad" King Ludwig II of Bavaria spent most of his childhood in castle Hohenschwangau.
He was very sensitive and when you make the tour through the castle you will admire lots of paintings at the inside-walls of the castle :
Old fairytales, persons of German History and Legends...
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Directions: Opposite of Neuschwanstein castle
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Things To Do: Hohenschwangau
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According to some guide-books and to the explanations of the tour-guide King Ludwig started to read all these old legends and learned about the persons, that were painted on the walls....
That way they became his obsession !
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Directions: Inside the small park at the castle
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Things To Do: a lovely castle
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The tour will take about 30 minutes, and also here you have to buy the tickets down at the village of Schwangau.
You may buy a combination-ticket for both castles for 15,- €
The tour through Hohenschwangau will always be FIRST ! ( as it is very close to the ticket-box)
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Directions: This pic was taken in the innercourt of the castle
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Things To Do: the entrance for the guided tour
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This is the entrance for the guided tour.
Your ticket will have the time indicated, and will be valid ONLY at this very time !
During the rain, they had some sort of an umbrella / sunshade for the people waiting.
When your ticket is tour 118 - put your ticket into the machine and proceed to the entrance-gate.
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Directions: Inside the castle-court
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Things To Do: be there in time and have a look out !
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Be at the ticket-check-point in time and you will have a few minutes to take a pic of the great valley underneath the castle, with Forggensee.
This small terrace is your only chance for such a pic...
...and lets hope, YOU will have more sunshine !
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Directions: On the terrace of the castle
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Things To Do: the entrance & last chance for a photo !
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Photography is forbidden inside the castle, so THIS is the last chance to take a pic !
The tours are very crowded and start every 5 minutes, in many cases you will have the sound and explanations of the next group as well in a short distance.
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Directions: At the entrance of the castle
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Things To Do: the castle-kitchen
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The castle-kitchen is opposite of the main castle, in the same building as the shop.
There you may take pics without problems, through a window , but somehow this kitchen looks a bit "artificial" to me.
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Directions: Opposite the castle on ground-floor, just inside the souvenir-shop
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Things To Do: take your time and walk around the castle
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You may easily enter the 1st court of Hohenschwangau castle and walk through the 2 other gates and leave through the back entrance, that was used by the kings, when they got there by carriage.
Watch out for the beautiful balconies, small towers and ornaments all over the castle.
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Directions: Inside the 1st court of the castle
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More Schloß Hohenschwangau Tips
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Tips: 9 - Photos: 9 | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8 | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 | Local Customs | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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Destinations near Schloß Hohenschwangau- Hohenschwangau, 0 km / 0 miles
- Schloss Neuschwanstein, 1.25 km / 0.78 miles
- Füssen, 3.1 km / 1.93 miles
- Schwangau, 3.7 km / 2.3 miles
- Pflach, 3.91 km / 2.43 miles
- Hopfen am See, 6.7 km / 4.16 miles
- Reutte, 7.51 km / 4.67 miles
- Plansee, 10.55 km / 6.56 miles
- Pfronten, 14.23 km / 8.84 miles
- Grän, 14.83 km / 9.21 miles
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Fri Aug 18, 2006 07:37 UTC
I quite agree with you, Michael! This schloss at least not less interesting then more famous New schloss. But in together they formed one of the most misterious place I ever seen. I think we'll discuss this theme when you arrive to Moscow... | maple_air Sun Jan 15, 2006 23:35 UTC
Another beautiful page michael! Brilliant!.....i couldn't get enough of your travel pages...i have to check out more ;D | Anjutka Thu Oct 28, 2004 15:29 UTC
I havent been to this Ludvig parents' castle. But it really looks amazing from that point of view. Where did you take this picture from? | dr.firas Wed Oct 8, 2003 11:30 UTC
I'd call that marble bath: The Marvelous Bath! Great New Page Michael! |
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