Near the town of Füssen in southwestern Bavaria, close to the Austrian border is the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle . Almost every one of us, viewing beautiful cliparts on the Internet , certainly more than once stumbled upon photos with this lock . Indeed, the castle in reality is not inferior to its graceful graphic images . As if hovering over inaccessible mountains, the castle of Neuschwanstein is simply enchanting from the first second of acquaintance . Refurbished in 2009 year, the castle now looks even more majestic and elegant .

Grand Neuschwanstein Castle

A Little History

Neuschwanstein Castle was not built as a defensive structure. For royal festivities, it was also not intended. Neuschwanstein is the result of the romantic fantasy of the monarch Ludwig II. It was in 1869 that he commissioned to lower the rock plateau to 8 meters to create a miracle of architecture - the Neuschwanstein knight's castle, executed in the medieval style.

At the construction of the Neuschwanstein castle, a record amount of 6 million gold marks left at that time. Immediately after the death of Ludwig II, the castle was opened for visits to at least somehow recoup the construction.

Getting there

Getting to the castle is not so difficult . The most popular route starts 130 km from the castle - from the Munich train station . By purchasing the Bayern Ticket for 29 EUR, you get an entrance ticket for all types of public transport of the region . Please note that it is valid only from 9 am on weekdays and, therefore, the trip needs to be organized on a day off, when the Bayern Ticket operates from the night . You can, of course, just buy a ticket to Fussen for 12 EUR in the ticket machine, but do not forget that you still have a way back, so buying a multifunctional ticket will be the surest decision .

Directly to Fussen, the train hardly ever goes, so you will have to make a transfer in the town of Buchloe. Arriving in Füssen, a small old Bavarian town, whose surroundings are simply covered with castles, you can find the appropriate bus to the castle (here we will also need the Bayern Ticket).

Upon arrival, go to the right of the stop. After a while you will see a graceful castle on the rock on the left - this will be Neuschwanstein. However, before that you need to find a ticket sales office for excursions to the castles. It is located next to Hohenschwangau Castle. Attend the castle strictly at the time indicated on the entrance ticket. Otherwise pedantic Germans may well turn you in the opposite direction

At the car

There is a variant of traveling to Neuschwanstein Castle by car . You can go along the A4 highway from Munich to the west, then turn to the south towards the direction of Schwangau . This route will take about an hour and a half . You can also go in the direction Munich - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, without reaching 60 km to this famous resort, turn right to Schwangau . Such a path is very twisting . It is no accident that many tourists , who chose this route, are mistaken by turns . Te no less, if you have a gps-navigator, then choosing this option, you'll spend a little more than an hour . Of course, you can not drive to the gate of the castle, so you'll have to leave the car at the end of the Schwangau village at a local restaurant, or on paid parking near the castles .

Audioguides and visiting rules

At the entrance to Neuschwanstein you will be given an audio guide in your language. The history of the castle does not take its beginning in the Middle Ages, therefore for more than 140 years of its existence the castle has not been overgrown with legends and stories. Unlike other castles, Neuschwanstein did not experience bloody wars, it did not torture prisoners, and did not poison the kings. Perhaps that's why some guides, telling about Neuschwanstein, manage to put their narrative into several dozen offers.

Interiors and decor

The most majestic and beautiful in the interior of the castle are the royal apartments and spacious halls designed by King Ludwig II himself, coordinated .There can clearly be seen passion monarch of German literature and folklore . castle walls painted with excerpts from "Lohengrin Saga", a small grotto in the style of the grotto of Venus from the works of "Poem of Tannhäuser" . songs and festive halls are made based on the "Legends of the Partziphale ». And only in the royal bedroom you can see gothic notes that are different from other halls .

Neuschwanstein Neighborhood

Neuschwanstein Castle also has something to look at. In addition to the already mentioned Hohenschwangau Castle, walks along the steep rocky paths of the Allgäu valley will be of particular interest. For sure, every tourist wants to climb the bridge, from which everyone usually likes to take photos of Neuschwanstein, and also go to the Alpsee and Schwansee lakes. The waters of the first of them are considered the cleanest in the whole of Germany. Panorama of countryside complements the village Valley, correct geometry of the fields and the lake Forggensee, completes the landscape.

Beautiful view

Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein Castle and the winter landscapes Fussen

Neuschwanstein Castle View from Castle

Castle Kitchen

Neuschwanstein Castle chandelier in the room of the castle

Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein Castle by moonlight

Reviews of Neuschwanstein Castle (6)

Evaluation 10

Transfer to the beautiful era of kings! August 24, 2014

Dorotkaa

was here in August 2014

I was here with the group . The most beautiful place! Of course, the path to the castles was long, because almost 5 km we walked, but it was worth it . You will forget about the money spent on the ticket . Take a walk at the locks with headphones to the music of Mozart or Tchaikovsky, inspiration, and love of life . Imagine yourself in dresses or, conversely, in a knight's armor . Standing up from the morning with a Turkish canapé, looking at the rising fog over the mountains around you . Forget the rhythm of the city's life . Understand the greatness and domination over nature man . Mountains . Fairy-tale castles . Read the legend of Swan Rytsar . Pogru in the magic of Bavaria .

Neuschwanstein - the maximum of pleasure, without getting inside 27 January 2014

The author of the review

was here in January 2014

Evaluation 10

Neuschwanstein - maximum of pleasure, not getting inside 27 January 2014

Igor

was here in December 2013

The purpose of our trip was Neuschwanstein Castle - I really wanted to see it with my own eyes. But how badly they got it for Christmas, when the castle itself did not work. But we did not despair and decided at least to enjoy the surroundings - and it was worth it. Getting to the castle is not too easy, although if you know at least English, then there should be no problems. At the railway station you need to buy a ticket to Bavaria, which for a low price during the day you can move on any mode of transport through the territory of Bavaria .... Read the full review

Evaluation 8

Locks winter January 16, 2014

Alena

was here in January 2014

We visited the castle of Noischweinstein and Hohenschwangau in the winter of 2014, tickets cost 12 euros, 2 castles together 23 euros, the child is free. The tour to the first was very short about 20 min. and left disappointment with its speed and low content. To the child of 8 years at all it would not be desirable to leave and it was insulting. that the tour did not capture all the rooms of the castle. The bridges with good views were apparently closed. There were no queues for tickets and tourists were not very numerous.
Castle Hohenschwangau liked more. The excursion was 40 minutes. attention was paid to decoration, interior and historical facts. I would like longer and interesting excursions with a description of the history. It seems that in the summer the castle will be charmed by fountains on the court grounds. I advise you to visit both castles and get different impressions.

Evaluation 6

Mad beauty or beautiful madness? October 17, 2013

Alliry

was here in June 2012

My old dream was to see the castle Neuschweinstein, a wonderful creation from the Disney cartoon screensaver, with my own eyes. In dreams, the insane ideas of Ludwig of Bavaria, embodied in life in this castle, seemed the most amazing and beautiful spectacle in the world. In fact, everything turned out to be much more banal.
On the road from Munich, Neuschweinstein appears to be a beautiful white swan drowned in the verdure of the mountain peaks and alpine meadows. When approaching, it becomes an ordinary lock, tightened in construction ... Read the full review

Evaluation 10

Neuschwanstein - swan castle of the "fairy-tale king" September 11, 2013

Olga Beier

was here in August 2013

Neuschwanstein Castle is the amazing creation of Ludwig II of Bavaria, the beloved "fairy-tale king", a lonely and vulnerable man with a tragic fate. This is one of the most beautiful places in Germany and one of the most historically important places, where not only are crowds of tourists constantly traveling, but also certainly carried by groups of German schoolchildren.
My husband and I were there in early August 2013. In Munich, at the main train station Hauptbahnhof, a Bayern ticket was taken (for two persons 26 euros) and sat down ... Read the whole review