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Famous German Castles

By Isabelle 4 Comments

SCHLOSS NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

German Castles: Schlöss Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein castle was the inspiration for  Disney`s Sleeping Beauty castle. It is probably the most visited castle in Germany, meaning when you go you won`t be alone.

Here are some tips:

  • Decide in advance if you want to visit the castle inside, as you have to make reservations for a tour. A tour will take about 35 minutes and costs 12 euro/adult* (More info)
  • The best shot of the castle (except if you can actually fly over it) is from the Marienbrücke. You can get here by either walking up, BUT don`t underestimate the hike up, it`s a steep hill! Or you can take a shuttle for 1,80 euros* (2,60 return) that takes you to about 5 minutes from the bridge.
  • My tip, take the bus up and walk down, this way you get some extra good viewing points for more photos of the area. (Too tired and didn`t buy a ticket, you can buy one up there for 1 euro if you still want to take the bus back)
  • It takes you about 20 minutes to get from the Marienbrücke to the castle, so calculate that in when you`ve booked a tour as you don`t want to miss your tour. Your tour number will display on a screen after which you will be able to enter to begin the tour.
  • It`s another 20 minutes to get down from the castle to the shops, bars and parking
  • Food and drinks are not overly expensive which I was expecting at a touristy location, so you can easily buy a pretzel or sandwich here when you get hungry
  • You can park your car all day on the parking at the bottom of the castle for 5 euros*
  • We went in the morning which was a good idea, before the buses with tourists arrive

Schlöss Neuschwanstein as seen from the Marienbrücke:

Neuschwanstein as seen from the MarienbrückeThe view you have walking from the Marienbrücke to Neuschwanstein castle. You see Schlöss Hohenschwangau from a different point in a beautiful setting.

German Castles: Schlöss Hohenschwangau

SCHLOSS HOHENSCHWANGAU

Not many people know that next to Neuschwanstein Castle there is another castle, Schloss Hohenschwangau. It was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was built by his father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria.

German Castles: Schlöss HohenschwangauYou can also visit this castle for 12 euros/adult* (Check for opening hours)

Here`s a map to show you where everything is, as you can see they`re close together.

Map of surroundings of German castlesSource

SCHLOSS LINDERHOF

And it doesn`t stop, Ludwig II liked his castles. Schlöss Linderhof is the smallest of the three castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which he lived to see completed.

German Castles: Schlöss LinderhofYou can visit this castle for 8.5 euros/adult*, but walking around in the gardens and around the castle is free. The parking is 2.5 euros*. (Check for opening hours) This castle is located about an hours drive from the other two castles.

There`s also a combi-ticket called “Königsschlösser” that will give you single entry to Schlöss Linderhof, Neuschwanstein and Herrenchiemsee for 24 euros*.

These are only a few of the castles in Germany, but probably the most visited ones. There`s one more I want to share with you and that`s Herrenchiemsee, but that`s a whole new post.

What`s your favorite German castle?

 

*Prices were accurate at time of publishing

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  1. Gayla says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    If I had to choose a favorite German castle, it would be Neuschwanstein. I think it was the first one I ever visited and I had read about it before arriving in Europe. The visit to Neuschwanstein my husband and I planned in advance, but for others we’d pull out the road map, note where the little castle/burg markers were on the map, then take a road trip to find them. They are everywhere!!
    p.s. Looking forward to your post on Herrenchiemsee 🙂

    Reply
    • Isabelle says

      June 5, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks for sharing Gayla. Sounds like a great road trip, visiting German castles, especially as there are so many! Herrenchiemsee is beautiful, you`ll see.

      Reply
  2. The slow pace says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    What a great post! Lots of information and details!
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Isabelle says

      June 5, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks, glad you like it 🙂

      Reply

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