Hohenschwangau Castle

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Early morning right after opening or late afternoon, when the crowds of tourists at Neuschwanstein are smaller and it is calmer in these parts.

Budsjettips

The entrance ticket costs around 15 euros, but it is worth buying a combined ticket for both castles (Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein) online in advance, you will save time in line and a few euros.

Anbefalt for

History lovers, Families with children, Romantics, Fans of King Ludwig II

Planlegg ditt besøk

1.5-2 hours

Om

Raske fakta: Kong Maximilian II valgte denne borgen som sitt sommerslott og lot den ombygge i romantisk stil. Sønnen hans, Ludvig II, tilbrakte store deler av barndommen her og observerte senere byggingen av det nærliggende Neuschwanstein herfra.

Høydepunkter: I riddersalen henger enorme veggmalerier som forestiller legenden om svaneridderen Lohengrin, som inspirerte Wagner til sin berømte opera. Fra slottets vindu har man perfekt utsikt rett mot Neuschwanstein, som om de to slottene fører en stille dialog over dalen.

Insidertips

Take a sweater or jacket for the tour, it is cold inside even in summer.
The best photo is from the road below the castle, where you can capture the entire facade with the snow-capped Alps in the background.
After the tour, take a walk to Lake Alpsee, it is only a 10-minute walk and the water has a beautiful turquoise color.
Avoid the lunchtime hours (11:00-14:00), that is when the largest organized groups arrive.