Schloss Herrenchiemsee Palace on Herreninsel in Lake Chiemsee near Munich is an opulent Versailles-inspired fantasy palace built by Bavarian King Ludwig II. King Ludwig II of Bavaria, often called the Fairy Tale King, is famous for the three fantasy castles he erected in his kingdom near Munich during the nineteenth century. The most popular is … Read more
Transportation to Schloss Herrenchiemsee Palace is easy from Munich or Salzburg by train, car, or organized tour. All visitors must continue by boat from Prien am Chiemsee to Herreninsel, followed by a pleasant 20-minute walk to the palace. Schloss Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria, is the most opulent of Bavarian … Read more
Schloss Linderhof is the smallest and only completed palace of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Set in an elaborate park near Oberammergau, it is famous for its lavish Rococo interiors, fountains, and spectacular Venus Grotto. Schloss Linderhof is the smallest of the opulent palaces and castles built by Bavarian Mad King Ludwig II. It is … Read more
Füssen in Bavaria is an excellent base for visiting Schwangau (Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles) as well as nearby Linderhof Palace, Wieskirche, Ettal Abbey, and Oberammergau. Hotels are often cheaper than in Munich, while the attractive old town has several worthwhile historic sights of its own. Füssen is in the beautiful Allgäu region of Bavaria, a … Read more
Buy Neuschwanstein Castle tickets online well in advance, as admission tickets to Bavaria’s most famous castle sell out on most days. Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle has been a must-see sight since the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1886. The romantic, fairy-tale Schloss Neuschwanstein and nearby Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig spent his youth, are … Read more
Visit Neo-Gothic Schloss Hohenschwangau, the childhood home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose romantic upbringing helped inspire the nearby Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle. The fairy-tale Schloss Neuschwanstein is the must-see destination for most visitors to Schwangau near Munich in Bavaria. Far fewer travelers see the nearby Neo-Gothic Schloss Hohenschwangau, where Mad King Ludwig spent happy … Read more
One of Germany’s most romantic and popular castles is Schloss Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. This Disney-like castle is a popular day-trip destination from Munich at the end of the Romantic Road. → Read more
Trains and buses provide cheap transportation for a day trip from Munich to the Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavaria Alps in Germany. Tour buses offer good deals too. → Read more
It is easy to visit King Ludwig’s fantasy Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee Palace on day trips from Munich. → Read more
The Bavaria Castles and Palaces Pass can save visitors a substantial amount on admission to more than 40 royal castles, palaces, gardens, and historic sites, including Neuschwanstein Castle, the Munich Residenz, and Schloss Nymphenburg. Visitors to Bavaria in Southern Germany may save on admission fees to top castles and palaces by using special discount season … Read more