Neuschwanstein Castle Pictures

‘Mad’ King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle is easily the most amazing castle I’ve seen this far in my travels, and one of the most spectacular buildings. Situated in the foot of the German Alps dividing Germany from Austria, the Castle overlooks not 1, but 2 lakes, is surrounded by mountains on nearly every side, sits above a river and waterfall, and a huge green open field. There is another castle which you’ll see from Neuschwanstein, it was built by ‘Mad’ King Ludwigs father King Ludwig I and is actually quite nice itself. However, ‘Mad’ King Ludwig decided he needed to one up his father and built his bigger and better, and looking down on Hohenschwangau, so this older castle gets no attention. You may recognize Neuschwanstein castle from the Disney movie Sleeping Beauty. Although not true, it looks more like they designed the castle from a fairy tale, not vise versa. The inside is as magnificent as the exterior, although ‘Mad’ King Ludwig II died before he could finish it, so they do not show every room to the public. If you’re visiting Bavaria you can not skip this castle. It’s an easy day trip from Munich or it’s surrounding cities, or you can stay around the Castle in Hohenschwangau or Füssen.

If you’re based in Munich, I recomend hopping on the New Munich Tours trip to Neuschwanstein Castle. They’ll arrange all your trains, buses, and entrance fees. In the end it costs next to nothing over what it would cost you on your own, and it allows you to relax and meet other travelers. Tour costs 35€ for adults and 30€ for students, plus an additional 9€ for entrance to Neuschwanstein. DO NOT SKIP THIS, it’s only 9€, you won’t regret it in a month even if you think it sucks. If you have time stay in the area, hike some of the trails, paraglide, and / or just enjoy the scenery.

*Note: Photos are not supposed to be taken inside the castle (they want to sell them to you instead), so these photos had to be taken in secret

Neuschwanstein Castle Map