Neuschwanstein Castle should be one of the first attractions on your list to visit in Bavaria. This elegant, swan-like beautiful creature is a figment of the imagination and dreams of Ludwig II of Bavaria, the "fairy king".
Neuschwanstein Castle
Bavarian castle Neuschwanstein (Schloß Neuschwanstein) - located near the city of Füssen in Germany. Its construction was begun during the reign of Ludwig II of Bavaria and was completed in 1891. The castle is a real work of architectural art. He is beautiful in any weather and at any time of the year. Thousands of curious tourists come here every year to see the castle and take memorable photos.
Ludwig II of Bavaria spent his childhood and youth within the walls of the Hoeschwangau Castle, which was built by his father, Maximillian II, of Bavaria. When the boy was 18 years old, his father died suddenly. And yet the “fledgling chick” became king.
After an unsuccessful experience of government, as well as after a humiliating defeat in the war with Prussia, the young king finally loses the authority of the ruler and closes himself. He begins the construction of his own castle in order to hide from harsh reality.
We are near the castle
The construction of Neuschwanstein Castle began in 1869 on the site of two fortresses, the front and rear Schwangau. King Ludwig II ordered to blow up the rock. As a result, the plateau sank 8 m and a place appeared for the "fairy palace". The construction was entrusted to the court architect Eduard Riedel. And the Munich master Christian Jank embodied his plans in artistic forms.
Courtyard
However, the construction of the castle was slow. It is difficult to imagine what problems had to be faced then, and how much building material was required. The cement manufacturer alone, Jacob Lang from Schongau, provided at least 450 tons of cement in 1872, and the Unhoch company delivered 1,845 hectoliters of lime to the construction site that same year.
Cabinet
Ludwig II devoted more and more time to construction and less to the board. As a result of this, the castle’s design was repeatedly changed, the throne room was rebuilt and other additional rooms were added. The Neuschwanstein throne room is reminiscent of the room in the Grail Castle from the opera Parsifal and is the most impressive indoor hall. In it, the king wanted to sing the mercy of God. In 1883, the construction of the palace was completed. Finishing of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th floors was also completed. In the spring of 1884, the king could already live in his chambers on the 4th floor.
Bedroom
But in 1886, the Bavarian government decided to get rid of the eccentric monarch, and therefore, the huge costs of building the castle. Henry II was declared mentally abnormal and taken to the small castle of Berg. Soon, Ludwig's body was found in one of the local rivers. He died under strange circumstances.
Castle view in winter
Today, tourists can enjoy the beauty and unusual interior of the castle. The view of Neuschwanstein was once fascinated by Tchaikovsky - and it was here, as some historians believe, that he came up with the idea of the ballet Swan Lake.
How to get to Neuschwanstein?
How to get to Neuschwanstein?
In Munich, at the train station, you buy a Bavarian ticket (bayern ticket), for example, for 2 people for € 27. Baby is free. The ticket is valid from 9:00 to 3:00.
Take the train to Füssen. From Füssen station, buses run to Neuschwanstein, by the way through the village of Schwangau (Free of charge for a Bavarian ticket).
However, a paid bus runs to the top of the castles themselves, but it is better to walk.
How to buy tickets in advance
In order not to stand in line and definitely get on an excursion to the castle, be sure to book tickets in advance on the Internet.
What is included in your VIP ticket without a queue?
- Bus from Füssen to Castle
- Shuttle bus to the Marienbrücke bridge
- An experienced English guide who will take you to the castle, to the Marienbruck bridge and tell you about Bavaria, the life of Ludwig II and the Neuschwanstein castle
- Out of turn entry ticket included.
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