Neuschwanstein castle, a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace, is located on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Fussen in southwest Bavaria and one of the famous tourist attractions in Germany. After the king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, who had been forced to live here as a prisoner passed away in1886, the place was opened to the paying public and attracts over 60 million visiting since. The record shows that there is more than 1.3 million visiting annually with up to 6,000 per day during summer.
Dinning room
The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat. Bavarian King, Ludwig II, built the castle, Neuschwanstein, in order to reach his fantasy and achieve his ambition. It is a beautiful architecture and has a stunning panorama of the the Fahlge Lake, Allgäu Alps and Füssen vast landscape.
Bedroom
Neuschwanstein is not suitable for living since the time they start the construction. However, because of its spectacular beauty and noble temperament, people name it “closest to the fairy-tale place”. For the king, Ludwig II, people name him the “fairy tale king”, who has a sensitive and fragile personality filled with romantic.
Hall of the Singers
A writer, Richard Wagner, after seeing Ludwig II wrote: “He is so handsome, educated, passionate and sincere that I really fear that his life will be gone just like a sacred dream.”. When Ludwig II ascended the throne in 1864, he was only a 18 years old, tall and handsome boy who likes art, especially the love of music and drama. Ludwig II has a fairy tale prince looks since teenager. However, he himself is filled with tragedy, abhorrence of reality and the disappointment about relationship with people. Also, He can not suppress the homosexual habit and continuous self-torture. Because of that, Ludwig II is only indulging in the fantasy world of dreams and aesthetics.
Drawing room
Castles, Neuschwanstein, Linde Palace and Chiemsee, are built because Ludwig II wants to achieve the dream of his heart through the construction. These are not practical but pricey. Finally, the ministers are no longer willing to pass the budget and inspire a medical team with four persons to declare that Ludwig II is insane and have to be recalled and exiled to the Starnberg Lake Berg castle. In the evening of June 13, 1886, Ludwig II and his physician have been found drowned in Starnberg Lake.
Studying room
The charm of Neuschwanstein and the story about Ludwig II add a bit sentimental and romantic atmosphere into this exquisite exquisite castle.
Throne Hall
Hours in Neuschwanstein
- April – September: 9 am – 6 pm, Cash desk open from 7.30 am
- October -March: 10 am – 4 pm, Cash desk open from 9 am
Things to do
- Visit waterfalls on Marienbruck bridge
- Join the tour for Neuschwanstein