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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Germany  /  Bavaria  /  Upper Bavaria  /  Schwangau  /  Schloss Neuschwanstein

Schloss Neuschwanstein, Schwangau

4.3
#1 of 783 in Historic Sites in Bavaria
Must see · Castle · Architectural Building
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Looking like an illustration from a book of fairy tales, Schloss Neuschwanstein stands perched on a mountain cliff. King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned this 19th-century palace. He paid for it out of his personal fortune rather than from public funds. It was intended as a refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public immediately after his death in 1886. Since then, more than 60 million people have visited, drawn by the picturesque location and romantic design. Constructed under the direction of architect Eduard Riedel, the building embodies the architectural fashion known as castle romanticism. You'll also note that it embraces Ludwig II's immoderate enthusiasm for the operas of his close friend Richard Wagner. Check the weather conditions before you plan your trip; misty conditions and rain often reduce visibility to almost zero at those heights. You can buy tickets online or at the ticket center in the village below the castle. PutSchloss Neuschwanstein into our Schwangau trip site and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
On the web:  
http://www.neuschwanstein.de/
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Recommended duration
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30 minutes
Hours
Sunday9am - 6pm
Monday9am - 6pm
Tuesday9am - 6pm
Wednesday9am - 6pm
Thursday9am - 6pm
Friday9am - 6pm
Saturday9am - 6pm
Contact

Neuschwansteinstrasse 20,
87645 Schwangau,
Bavaria Germany

+49 8362 930830

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Tours to Schloss Neuschwanstein

FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich
4.4
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $63 BOOK WITH VIATOR Neuschwanstein Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Munich Neuschwanstein Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Munich
4.5
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FROM $171 BOOK WITH VIATOR Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Small-Group Premium All-Inc Tour from Munich Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Small-Group Premium All-Inc Tour from Munich
4.8
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with Skip the Line from Hohenschwangau Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with Skip the Line from Hohenschwangau
5.0
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Day Trip from Munich Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Day Trip from Munich
4.9
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line: Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Hohenschwangau Skip-the-Line: Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Hohenschwangau
4.5
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-line Ticket+tourguide Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-line Ticket+tourguide
3.8
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $365 BOOK WITH VIATOR A Full Day Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle from Garmisch-Partenkirchen A Full Day Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
4.9
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $494 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich Private Tour: Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich
4.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $512 BOOK WITH VIATOR Exclusive SKiP-THE-CROWDS Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castle Tour fr. Munich Exclusive SKiP-THE-CROWDS Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castle Tour fr. Munich
5.0
Duration: 570 to 660 minutes
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FROM $405 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fairytale Castles Private Tour from Füssen Fairytale Castles Private Tour from Füssen
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $167 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line Neuschwanstein Castle Half-Day Tour from Munich Skip-the-Line Neuschwanstein Castle Half-Day Tour from Munich
3.7
Duration: 7 hours
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  • By hansolofh
    The village at the level of the parking place is rather large and give many alternatives for a good lunch. From the village you also have a good view of the bright yellow castle there Ludwig the... 
    The village at the level of the parking place is rather large and give many alternatives for a good lunch. From the village you also have a good view of the bright yellow castle there Ludwig the...  more »
  • By kaliforniakathy
    Even if you don't go inside, which we didn't, it is a wonderful hike with spectacular views and every turn a Kodak-moment. 
    Even if you don't go inside, which we didn't, it is a wonderful hike with spectacular views and every turn a Kodak-moment.  more »
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  • By Kenneth Murphy
    Great enjoyment for everyone. Architecture, history, views, so much for the entire family to see. Spent the day walking around the castle and the area. A very unique experience. Take your time walking the paths and experience this beautiful castle from its many angles. The strolls through the "back" areas are well worth the walk.
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  • By P Knut
    A great experience! It’s a quick tour but walking around the castle is awesome too!!! Try and get there early to catch a horse and carriage ride up and make sure to take the trails for a little walk behind the castle; you will see some beautiful scenery as well as great views of the castle. Speaking of great views, make sure you stop on the flats below the castle! Absolutely beautiful! If your in Bavaria you must stop at Neuschwanstein. It’s tourist law:)
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