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Neuschwanstein Castle
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Neuschwanstein Castle
COUNTRY
Germany
ADDRESS
Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

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About Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a castle located on a hill in the Hohenschwangau village of Bavaria in Germany. The construction of the castle started in 1869 as a private residence of King Ludwig. But the King died in 1886 before the castle could be completed. It was open to the public after a small time of the king's death. Over a million people visit the castle every year. It can be visited between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm throughout the week. If you want to reach the castle by car then it took only two hours from Munich while if you want to come here by train the last station is Fussen from where you can take a bus to Hohenschwangau village. Children under 18 are free to visit the castle while Euro 13 are charged for an adult. The senior citizen and students can also apply for a concession.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neuschwanstein Castle

  • It is one of the most visited castles all over the world.
  • The castle became an inspiration for Disneyland. It looks just like the castles in the fairy tale
    The castle became an inspiration for Disneyland. It looks just like the castles in the fairy tale
  • It could be visited throughout the year as it looks beautiful whether it is covered with snow or glowing with the hot sun. But it's better to avoid visiting the castle in the peak summer months of July and August. It is also suggested to reach the castle before nine or after three in the evening to avoid the crowd.
    It could be visited throughout the year as it looks beautiful whether it is covered with snow or glowing with the hot sun. But it's better to avoid vi
  • You can also plan your trip in September and October which is a time for a 16-day Oktoberfest celebration when you can enjoy the event alongside a trip to the fairyland castle and other beautiful places in Munich.
  • Though Ludwig wanted to make the castle of his dream only 14 rooms are finished until now. You can see the king's bedroom, Singer's Hall and cave-like grotto, and other rooms.
    Though Ludwig wanted to make the castle of his dream only 14 rooms are finished until now. You can see the king's bedroom, Singer's Hall and cave-like
  • There are beautiful paintings and murals on the ceiling of the king's dressing room. The finishing of the rooms is made with silks of gold and violet colors.
    There are beautiful paintings and murals on the ceiling of the king's dressing room. The finishing of the rooms is made with silks of gold and violet
  • The Byzantine church in the castle has a 13-foot-tall chandelier, floor mosaic and a painted cupola, and other things that make it magnificent.
    The Byzantine church in the castle has a 13-foot-tall chandelier, floor mosaic and a painted cupola, and other things that make it magnificent.
  • Don't miss seeing the beautiful scenario from the Marienbrucke bridge which is made over a waterfall. Also, there are wooden trails around the castle that show more photogenic scenes of the Bavarian Alps.
    Don't miss seeing the beautiful scenario from the Marienbrucke bridge which is made over a waterfall. Also, there are wooden trails around the castle
  • Hohenschwangau Castle is situated close to this castle which can also be visited during a trip to this castle. It is the childhood castle of Ludwig.
    Hohenschwangau Castle is situated close to this castle which can also be visited during a trip to this castle. It is the childhood castle of Ludwig.

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