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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany. It is located in the …

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Oct 28, 2024
Gorgeous in Autumn! The walk up to it was steep at times, but well worth it. I’m so glad we took the bus up! If you didn’t know it, you can easily miss the sign for Mary’s Bridge, which gives you a s… Full review by Voyager55662183770
Oct 16, 2024
Seen in many films, including Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang and The Great Escape, this castle is just spectacular. Inside you can see murals of the Wagner operas and decorations filling the walls and c… Full review by Michelle A
Oct 16, 2024
We visited Neuschwanstein castle at the end of September and thought it was worth the visit, even without a pre-booked ticket. We did not go in the castle. But, DON'T DO WHAT I DID and put Marienbruc… Full review by 571leahg
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Located on a mountainside overlooking the Hohenschwangau valley, the Neuschwanstein Castle is a dream-like structure in an idyllic se…
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Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn], English: "New Swanstone Castle") is a ninete…
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As a former tour guide, I've spent years taking groups to visit the region around Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria. Which me…
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Neuschwanstein Castle is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. The p…
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The New Swanstone Castle or Neuschwanstein is perched on a forest covered hill above a small town, the fairy-tale castle inspired Disney's ca…
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Built tucked away in the mountains to let King Ludwig II be away from other people, this castle is not doing the job well after his death. With a…
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Type:Chondrite
Architectural style:Romanesque Revival
Located:Hohenschwangau, Germany
Construction completed:c. 1886 (opened)
Owner:Bavarian Palace Department
Construction started:5 September 1869
Architect:Eduard Riedel
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Can I get tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle the same day? I will be there early November
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Better to book online - long lines and very limited tickets at physical counter
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Picturesque Romanesque Revivalcastle that was built in the 19th century
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Starting at the Castle of Neuschwanstein, you will hike up the Pöllartschlucht (it's a ravine with a creek) until the first big waterfall
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Tickets need to be purchased at the ticket center in the village of Hohenschwangau, so be sure to stop there first
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The castle is not easy to reach as it requires a 45-minute steep uphill walk of 1½ km (1 mile) to its entrance
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Tickets go on sale in early February for the coming September
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Without a reservation you might wait for hours to get a tour spot
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The best times of year for this hike are in early October
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The castle has been featured in many movies as well Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Great Escape
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More than 61 million people have visited this destination
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Before or after your visit to this museum, enjoy a quick delicious bite at the café outside
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Stopping at the marienbrüke bridge to get the best views of this 200 year old castle and the alps in the background
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Visitors must visit the nearby mary's bridge, from where the view of the castle and its surroundings is stunning
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If you want to visit in style, consider a horse-drawn carriage ride back to your car
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Note particularly the third floor, which contains a facsimile grotto
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And climb up on the side of the ravine avoiding to enter the ravine at all
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Is a must visit destination for anyone who comes to the destination
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Neuschwanstein (which translates to new-swan-stone) is the most photographed building in all of germany
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Open apr-mid oct 9am-5pm; mod oct-mar 10am-4pm
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Exotic locations and views that will blow your mind is what the destination
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You then go up a really steep mountainside fully overgrown with all kind of plants and trees
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