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Located across from the Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau is a beautiful castle of its own. There is a restaurant you can sit at with a view of both castles. I highly recommend touring this castle if you're already going to see Neuschwanstein. It's really a 2-for-1. The architecture is beautiful.
This castle is located in the same vicinity as the Neuschwanstein Castle. We were disappointed that online tickets were all sold out, but we decided to tour the grounds anyway- and it was worth the trip. We took a horse carriage up and walked down ( easy 10 minute walk). Touring the grounds was absolutely free and fun! This castle doesn't have the Fairy Tale style architecture that The Neuschwanstein Castle does- probably due to the fact that original construction in the 12th Century. The castle was reconstructed in 1863 after the original structure was decayed and war damaged. This castle was the summer residence of the royal family. We took a train from Munich for only $15 each - and this even included the bus shuttle from Fussen to Hohenschwangau. There are lots of dining and shopping options, as well as many many hotel options if you want to stay the night.
Since you came all the way here, why not visit this castle too, right? Separate times ticket is required for this visit and staff at ticket counter will help you space out for both castle visits to ensure you have plenty of time in between. We took a horse carriage here and it was a nice ride out there. It's not too far but I just wanted to ride for experience. They have small gardens nearby to visit while waiting but not much to do. Tour guide was knowledgeable and I thought the time allocated for the tour was just adequate. I learned so much history here during my visit.
Pretty neat place. And a bit of a surprise because we came to this area expecting to tour Neuschwanstein, and I had no idea about this place. (My knowledge of German history is shamefully bad.) Worth visiting. Pretty rooms. Nice tour. Good information from the guides. But probably the nicest part are the views down on the little town from the patio. It's a pretty cool place. Make sure to visit!
I LOVED this castle tour. I was really the most excited about Neuschwanstein (of course) because it is more famous. But if you are already here it would be silly not to tour both castles so that is exactly what my mother and I did on our day trip to Schwangu. Honestly, I think I may have loved the inside of this castle more than the inside of the famous Neuschwanstein. Granted - the other can't be beat for it's appeal from the outside but the inside of this castle is simply stunning. The ceilings of the rooms, especially the main dining room - inlaid with silver and stars and detail work, are gorgeous. The original furniture and details are beautiful and the views. There are so many priceless artifacts in here that I can't even begin to name them and I can't remember them even if I tried. But many of them were gifts to the royal family from nobles at various times to celebrate special events in the lives of the monarchy and they are gorgeous. Many have the sigils of the knights and the houses of those who made the gifts and are inlaid with jewels and made of gold. Really pretty. It's neat to see how the royalty lived as this place has been lovingly preserved. I'm so glad I was able to see it.
If you're touring both castles you will have to do this one first. While the smaller of the two, this is a beautiful castle with rooms that feel cozy by royal standards. The views from the castle are beautiful if you have blue skies so start your hike up to the castle early. I recommend taking the paved road up (instead of the stairs) as that gives you a beautiful look of the lake and a quiet walk through what feels like a forest.
You've probably spent $1000s and traveled 1000s of miles/kilometers to get here...so you might as well see this awesome castle before seeing the even more awesome Neuschwanstein Castle, so you might as well spend an extra €11 for €23 combo ticket. You won't be disappointed. King Ludwig, born into the right family and a spoiled trust fund kid, grew up in this lovely castle. Words can't describe, just see the pictures. I'll just say MAKE A RESERVATION! Its so worth the extra € 1,80. Otherwise you can be line for over an hour, or even longer during the summer. We here in September and saw people standing in the rain for 30+ minutes. Go straight to the special much shorter reservation line. As for your appointment time...DON'T BE LATE! (Are you reading this Dad?). €23 to see both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles. Reserve! https://www.hohenschwangau.de/1307.0.html
Although its younger cousin across the valley may get more press, and probably more visitors, Schloss Hohenschwangau is worth more serious attention from the castle enthusiast. Or, to say it another way, Neuschwanstein is a better story, but Hohenschwangau is a better castle. The modern edifice was built on the ruins of a 12th-century fortress maintained until the 16th century by the Knights of the Swan. In the 1830s, Crown Prince Maximilian fell in love with the locale and constructed a modern neo-Gothic castle on the site. It was the primary summer residence of Maximilan's family for the next several decades, and the ill-fated Prince Ludwig and Prince Otto spent much time there during their formative years. The exterior is stunningly handsome; in particular, the burnt-yellow color is very striking. I had the wonderful good fortune to see the castle and the surrounding areas after a substantial late-November snowfall, which of course added immensely to the aesthetic. The interior is surprisingly modern, with gas and electricity that was installed in the Wittelsbachs' time, but as lavish as one would expect from a 19th-century royal residence. The banquet hall or Hall of Heroes is a phenomenal highlight. All guests must purchase a guided tour (self-guided visits are not permitted), but the information imparted by the guide is well worth it. Many of the rooms have an interesting feature such as a secret door or unexpected technological trick that you might never spot on your own. For example, Ludwig II had an electric moon and stars installed in his bedroom--fascinating! If you are making the trip to see Neuschwanstein, there is absolutely no excuse for missing Schloss Hohenschwangau. While both incredibly attractive in their own unique ways, Hohenschwangau gives you the opportunity to see a castle that happens to have been an actual home, whereas Neuschwanstein is more like a partially realized fantastic ideal. Or, the difference between a real castle and a dream castle.
So did this serve as inspiration to Ludwig in his design of Neuschwanstein? It is Daddy's house. Cool place to grow-up. This is a well maintained view into royal living from the past. The rooms open to the public are beautiful with so much detail and artifacts from a bygone era. The childhood pictures and family heirlooms are a mind-blowing glimpse of the lives led in a time before modern conveniences and technology. I wish I could have taken pics... verboten! I especially loved seeing items presented as gifts from other countries and the people within their rule. Our tour guide was wonderful providing the access at a pace allowing us to enjot each room and listen to the audio guide in the language of our choosing. We actually stayed a few extra minutes to talk to her. She was only in her 3rd day on the job but we would have never known this if we didn't ask. This tour is worth the price and hike. Make your way to Schwangau... you won't be disappointed.
Beautiful castle in its own right, but of course overshadowed by the more impressive Neuschwanstein. Like Neuschwanstein, be prepared to walk and climb stairs. At the top of the stairs, before you enter, are toilets, so use them before going on the tour. My friend from Munich booked this castle and a few hours later booked Neuschwanstein, so it is possible to do both. Between the 2 castles tour time, we had enough time to get a bite to eat, and took the bus to Neuschwanstein... but if I had to do it again, I'd pay a little more and take the horse carriage, as the bus ran late, and we were late to the Neuschwanstein tour. No photos allowed inside at this castle, as well as the other. Worth a trip, even though the castles are not as old as many in Europe.
You can purchase tickets online to do a guided tour of the Hohenschwangau Castle. We purchased our tickets a few months in advance so that we could better plan out our day. When you purchase a ticket you are given a time and a number. You wait in a large courtyard for your time and number to signal the right to go through the turnstiles and start your tour. The courtyard has a gift shop and a few benches to sit on. The castle is located in a small quaint German town close to the border of Austria. It was built by King Maximilian ll of Bavaria and used as a summer home for his family. His children Ludwig ll and Otto spent many years here. The tour is informative and moves quickly. You are allowed to take photos and questions are welcomed. The tour goes through about six rooms and lasts around thirty to forty minutes depending on time spent asking questions. The rooms are beautifully maintained and offer an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge of the past. read more
28 days ago
We made reservations for both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castle tours and I preferred the way the Hohenschwangau tour was run. We were told to arrive 1 hour before our reservation but 30 minutes would have been plenty of time. We were in a small group and our guide made sure that all of us were settled in each room before starting. She gave us a brief overview before starting the prerecorded audio narration. I left feeling more knowledgeable about King Ludwig's childhood and family life at Hohenschwangau. The tour took about 30 minutes and there was not much to see afterwards. We had thought we needed 3 hours for this castle but the walk up was short, but 2 hours for everything was plenty of time for us. read more
This was our second favorite castle of our stay. Again, ticket times are precisely as stamped. You need to scan before 5min is up or you'll be denied. The tour was full & it was rushed again. You listened via a remote device. Our guide was good about making sure everyone was getting the info via their equipment but nothing more. It was kind of odd having someone silently tag along and avoid eye contact called a guide. You can't take pictures inside & it really isn't what I'd call kid friendly. I would do this tour again if I were with someone who wanted to, read more
11 months ago
The castle is located near Neuschwanstein Castle and is the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is built on a hill above Lake Alpsee- nice views. We didn't tour the interior, but we walked around the castle garden. It was a quick side trip. read more
Located across from the Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau is a beautiful castle of its own. There is a restaurant you can sit at with a view of both castles. I highly recommend touring this castle if you're already going to see Neuschwanstein. It's really a 2-for-1. The architecture is beautiful. read more
This castle is located in the same vicinity as the Neuschwanstein Castle. We were disappointed that online tickets were all sold out, but we decided to tour the grounds anyway- and it was worth the trip. We took a horse carriage up and walked down ( easy 10 minute walk). Touring the grounds was absolutely free and fun! This castle doesn't have the Fairy Tale style architecture that The Neuschwanstein Castle does- probably due to the fact that original construction in the 12th Century. The castle was reconstructed in 1863 after the original structure was decayed and war damaged. This castle was the summer residence of the royal family. We took a train from Munich for only $15 each - and this even included the bus shuttle from Fussen to Hohenschwangau. There are lots of dining and shopping options, as well as many many hotel options if you want to stay the night. read more
Since you came all the way here, why not visit this castle too, right? Separate times ticket is required for this visit and staff at ticket counter will help you space out for both castle visits to ensure you have plenty of time in between. We took a horse carriage here and it was a nice ride out there. It's not too far but I just wanted to ride for experience. They have small gardens nearby to visit while waiting but not much to do. Tour guide was knowledgeable and I thought the time allocated for the tour was just adequate. I learned so much history here during my visit. read more
Pretty neat place. And a bit of a surprise because we came to this area expecting to tour Neuschwanstein, and I had no idea about this place. (My knowledge of German history is shamefully bad.) Worth visiting. Pretty rooms. Nice tour. Good information from the guides. But probably the nicest part are the views down on the little town from the patio. It's a pretty cool place. Make sure to visit! read more
I LOVED this castle tour. I was really the most excited about Neuschwanstein (of course) because it is more famous. But if you are already here it would be silly not to tour both castles so that is exactly what my mother and I did on our day trip to Schwangu. Honestly, I think I may have loved the inside of this castle more than the inside of the famous Neuschwanstein. Granted - the other can't be beat for it's appeal from the outside but the inside of this castle is simply stunning. The ceilings of the rooms, especially the main dining room - inlaid with silver and stars and detail work, are gorgeous. The original furniture and details are beautiful and the views. There are so many priceless artifacts in here that I can't even begin to name them and I can't remember them even if I tried. But many of them were gifts to the royal family from nobles at various times to celebrate special events in the lives of the monarchy and they are gorgeous. Many have the sigils of the knights and the houses of those who made the gifts and are inlaid with jewels and made of gold. Really pretty. It's neat to see how the royalty lived as this place has been lovingly preserved. I'm so glad I was able to see it. read more
If you're touring both castles you will have to do this one first. While the smaller of the two, this is a beautiful castle with rooms that feel cozy by royal standards. The views from the castle are beautiful if you have blue skies so start your hike up to the castle early. I recommend taking the paved road up (instead of the stairs) as that gives you a beautiful look of the lake and a quiet walk through what feels like a forest. read more
You've probably spent $1000s and traveled 1000s of miles/kilometers to get here...so you might as well see this awesome castle before seeing the even more awesome Neuschwanstein Castle, so you might as well spend an extra €11 for €23 combo ticket. You won't be disappointed. King Ludwig, born into the right family and a spoiled trust fund kid, grew up in this lovely castle. Words can't describe, just see the pictures. I'll just say MAKE A RESERVATION! Its so worth the extra € 1,80. Otherwise you can be line for over an hour, or even longer during the summer. We here in September and saw people standing in the rain for 30+ minutes. Go straight to the special much shorter reservation line. As for your appointment time...DON'T BE LATE! (Are you reading this Dad?). €23 to see both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles. Reserve! https://www.hohenschwangau.de/1307.0.html read more
Although its younger cousin across the valley may get more press, and probably more visitors, Schloss Hohenschwangau is worth more serious attention from the castle enthusiast. Or, to say it another way, Neuschwanstein is a better story, but Hohenschwangau is a better castle. The modern edifice was built on the ruins of a 12th-century fortress maintained until the 16th century by the Knights of the Swan. In the 1830s, Crown Prince Maximilian fell in love with the locale and constructed a modern neo-Gothic castle on the site. It was the primary summer residence of Maximilan's family for the next several decades, and the ill-fated Prince Ludwig and Prince Otto spent much time there during their formative years. The exterior is stunningly handsome; in particular, the burnt-yellow color is very striking. I had the wonderful good fortune to see the castle and the surrounding areas after a substantial late-November snowfall, which of course added immensely to the aesthetic. The interior is surprisingly modern, with gas and electricity that was installed in the Wittelsbachs' time, but as lavish as one would expect from a 19th-century royal residence. The banquet hall or Hall of Heroes is a phenomenal highlight. All guests must purchase a guided tour (self-guided visits are not permitted), but the information imparted by the guide is well worth it. Many of the rooms have an interesting feature such as a secret door or unexpected technological trick that you might never spot on your own. For example, Ludwig II had an electric moon and stars installed in his bedroom--fascinating! If you are making the trip to see Neuschwanstein, there is absolutely no excuse for missing Schloss Hohenschwangau. While both incredibly attractive in their own unique ways, Hohenschwangau gives you the opportunity to see a castle that happens to have been an actual home, whereas Neuschwanstein is more like a partially realized fantastic ideal. Or, the difference between a real castle and a dream castle. read more
7 years ago
So did this serve as inspiration to Ludwig in his design of Neuschwanstein? It is Daddy's house. Cool place to grow-up. This is a well maintained view into royal living from the past. The rooms open to the public are beautiful with so much detail and artifacts from a bygone era. The childhood pictures and family heirlooms are a mind-blowing glimpse of the lives led in a time before modern conveniences and technology. I wish I could have taken pics... verboten! I especially loved seeing items presented as gifts from other countries and the people within their rule. Our tour guide was wonderful providing the access at a pace allowing us to enjot each room and listen to the audio guide in the language of our choosing. We actually stayed a few extra minutes to talk to her. She was only in her 3rd day on the job but we would have never known this if we didn't ask. This tour is worth the price and hike. Make your way to Schwangau... you won't be disappointed. read more
12 years ago
Beautiful castle in its own right, but of course overshadowed by the more impressive Neuschwanstein. Like Neuschwanstein, be prepared to walk and climb stairs. At the top of the stairs, before you enter, are toilets, so use them before going on the tour. My friend from Munich booked this castle and a few hours later booked Neuschwanstein, so it is possible to do both. Between the 2 castles tour time, we had enough time to get a bite to eat, and took the bus to Neuschwanstein... but if I had to do it again, I'd pay a little more and take the horse carriage, as the bus ran late, and we were late to the Neuschwanstein tour. No photos allowed inside at this castle, as well as the other. Worth a trip, even though the castles are not as old as many in Europe. read more
One of the CROWN JEWELS of the many Castles in Germany, it is a MUST SEE. It is HIGHLY advised to make reservations well ahead of time. It is roughly € 35 per person for the Castle and museum package (2 castle's and the museum). Be prepared to strenously walk up and down very steep mountain roads to reach either Castle. There are horse drawn carraiges which will take you to either Castle for €6 up and €3 back down. There are also buses to get you there as well. You must be on time for your reservation. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list experience. read more
7 years ago
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Beautiful castle for the Bavarian kings, mostly used as a Summer residence or for hunting trips. Built on the remains of the grounds from a fortress from the 12th century, fairly small, but with a lot of atmosphere and ambiance. Truly beautiful views! Highly recommended! read more
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