Overview
Begun in 1869 by Bavaria's 'Fairy-Tale King' Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein is a Romantic-style castle and the real-world inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Set on a clifftop against the Alps, it looks like a scene from a storybook, and its interiors burst with decor inspired by Wagner's operas. Around 1.5 million people visit each year, making it Germany's top tourist site - the view from Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge) is the most stunning. Admission about EUR 15 (online booking essential). About 2 hours by train from Munich to Füssen, then 10 minutes by bus.
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00 (10:00-16:00 October-March; closed January 1, December 24-25, and December 31).
Travel Tips
About 2 hours from Munich by train and bus. The view from Marienbrücke is the best, and online reservations are essential in summer.
Hotels near Neuschwanstein Castle
Hotels and guesthouses in Munich, Schwangau, Bavaria
