SCHLOSS HOHENSCHWANGAU WAS THE CHILDHOOD RESIDENCE OF KING LUDWIG II: Most visitors come to Hohenschwangau to see Neuschwanstein Castle, the famous fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II. However, set on top of a rugged hill overlooking the village of Hohenschwangau is another royal castle associated with Ludwig II. The bright yellow Schloss Hohenschwangau was where […]
Getting to Neuschwanstein Castle from Hohenschwangau
How to Get to Neuschwanstein Castle from Hohenschwangau and Back: Getting to Neuschwanstein Castle from Hohenschwangau: If you’re in Hohenschwangau village and want to go up to Neuschwanstein Castle, you have three options: On foot: The walk up takes about 30 minutes going uphill and less coming down. By horse-drawn carriage: Departure point: Hotel Müller, […]
Marienbrücke – Neuschwanstein
From Marienbrücke Ludwig II Admired His Neuschwanstein Castle: When you come up to Neuschwanstein Castle, make sure you get to the Marienbrücke (Mary’s Bridge), a bridge which spans the Pöllat Gorge. It was from this bridge that King Ludwig II admired his dream castle. The gorge with its steep rocky walls had already been “discovered” […]
A Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is the Inspiration for Walt Disney’s Castle: Schloss Neuschwanstein is one of the most recognizable castles in Europe and we are glad that our autumn visit we had time to take a tour of the interior of the castle. On a previous trip in winter, we were only able to admire Neuschwanstein Castle […]