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Visit Schloss Hohenschwangau Castle near Munich

Visit Schloss Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, Germany

Visit the Neo-Gothic Schloss Hohenschwangau to see the childhood home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria which inspired the construction of the Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle near Munich in Germany. Schwangau near Füssen in Southern Germany is mostly visited to see the Disney-like, fairy-tale Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle. Less famous is the nearby Neo-Gothic Schloss Hohenschwangau where … Read more
Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is a top day-trip destination from Munich or Salzburg and is easily reached by car or on public transportation (train). Boats to the palace depart from Prien am Chiemsee.

Transportation to Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle

Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is a top day-trip destination from Munich or Salzburg and is easily reached by car or on public transportation (train). Boats to the palace depart from Prien am Chiemsee. Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is on the Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most opulent … Read more

See Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle in Bavaria

Versailles-like Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Germany is an opulent fantasy palace built by Bavarian King Ludwig II. Mad, or Fairy Tale, King Ludwig II of Bavaria, is famous for the three fantasy castles he erected in his kingdom near Munich during the nineteenth century. The most … Read more
Opening hours are long to visit Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Most tickets to see the palace are sold on Herren Island.

Visit Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle near Munich

Opening hours are long to visit Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herren Island in the Chiemsee Lake near Munich in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Buy skip-the-line tickets online. Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle is the most opulent palace built by Bavarian King Ludwig II during the nineteenth century. It is less famous than the Disney-like Schloss Neuschwanstein – the … Read more
Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria in summer

Visit Mad King Ludwig’s Fantasy Castles Near Munich in Germany

It is easy to visit King Ludwig’s fantasy Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee Palace on day trips from Munich.
Schloss Nymphenburg in München

Save on Top Sightseeing Sites Tickets in Bavaria, Germany

The Bavaria castles and palaces discount season passes give cheap access and save on admission tickets at top sightseeing destinations such as Schloss Neuschwanstein and the Munich Residenz. Visitors to Bavaria in Southern Germany may save on admission fees to top castles and palaces by using special discount season tickets and passes. These savings tickets … Read more
Getting to Basel Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is easiest by public transportation bus and train from Switzerland, Germany, and France.

Cheap Public Transportation to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Euro Airport

Getting to Basel Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is easiest by bus and train from Switzerland, Germany, and France.
Romantic Road Coach in Germany

Tour the German Romantic Route (Romantische Straße) by Bus or Coach

The Romantic Road Coach (Europabus / Deutsche Touring / EurAide bus) connects Frankfurt and Rothenburg ob der Tauber along the Romantische Strasse on Sundays from May to September. In 2025, the bus only runs on Sundays and not to towns on the southern half of the Romantic Road, or to Munich. The Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) was … Read more
Glacier Express on the Landwasserviadukt

Ticket Prices for Travel on the Glacier Express Train in Switzerland

The luxury Glacier Express trains with panoramic windows connect Zermatt and St Moritz via some of the most spectacular Alpine scenery in Switzerland — ticket prices are the same as for regular trains on the route but obligatory seat reservations are extra. The Glacier Express trains from Zermatt in the Valais Alps travel up the … Read more
Glacier Express in Snow

Saving Tips for Traveling on the Glacier Express Trains

Advance reservations, special saving deals, and rail passes allow for cheaper travel tickets on the Glacier Express train, one of Switzerland’s most famous panorama railway journeys. Discounted tickets, savings fares, rail passes, and package deals are often available for cheaper travel on the luxury Glacier Express panoramic train in Switzerland. All regular Swiss Railways discounted … Read more
Bernina Express Train

Bernina Express Train Tickets Saving Tips and Cheap Discount Deals

Many savings options, discounted tickets, tours, and railway passes are available for traveling in the panoramic cars of the Bernina Express trains through the Alps in Switzerland. Many savings tickets and special deals make traveling on the Bernina Express trains in Switzerland cheaper. All Swiss Railways discount cards and deals may be applied including the … Read more
Bernina Express - The Bernina Express crosses the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct.

Travel on the Bernina Express Trains in Switzerland

The luxurious Bernina Express trains with panoramic windows travel through the Swiss Alps in Graubünden from Chur and St Moritz via Poschiavo to Tirano in Italy. The Bernina Express trains cross the Swiss Alps twice in Graubünden on the UNESCO-listed Albula and Bernina railways with 55 tunnels and 196 bridges. The luxury Bernina Express trains … Read more
Zaanse Schans Panorama

Transportation to Zaanse Schans Windmills by Train, Bus, or Day-Trip Tour from Amsterdam

Getting to the working windmills at Zaanse Schans takes less than an hour by public transportation (train or bus) from Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans Windmills

See Working Windmills at Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam in the Netherlands

The historic working windmills at Zaanse Schans are just outside Amsterdam and a top day-trip destination.
Buy skip-the-line timeslot tickets for the Louvre Museum online or book guided tours for fast-track admission to the Mona Lisa and top art in Paris.

Louvre Museum, Paris: Tips on Buying Tickets and Tours

The Louvre require time-slot reservation tickets for all visitors in summer 2024 — the museum is open during the Paris Olympic Games.
Horseshoe Arches in the Mezquita

Visit the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba, Andalusia

Visit the Mezquita in Córdoba, Andalucia, to see one of the most impressive Islamic buildings and Catholic cathedrals in Spain.
White-and-red horseshoe-shaped arches in the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba

Tips for Visiting the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba, Andalusia

The Mezquita in Cordoba has long opening hours but buy time-slot reservation tickets in advance or visit for free early morning.
Seville Cathedral Rooftop Tours

Book Cheap Tours of the Roof of Seville Cathedral

Tours of the roof of Seville Cathedral not only give fantastic views of the city but also a close-up look at the architectural details of the world’s largest Gothic church. A fun and interesting way to visit Seville Cathedral is to book the surprisingly cheap roof tour. Rooftop tours give visitors close-up views of the … Read more
Seville Cathedral Exterior

Buy the Cheapest Seville Cathedral Skip-the-Line Tickets and Tours

Buy the cheapest tickets for Seville Cathedral online with skip-the-line time-slot reservations included. You can also save by booking combination tours with the Real Alcazar. Very limited slots allow for free entry on Sunday afternoons. Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the world, attracts around two million annual visitors making it among the top … Read more
Crossing Vaulting of Seville Cathedral

Visit Seville Cathedral — The World’s Largest Gothic Church

Seville Cathedral is one of the top sights to visit in Andalusia and Spain — it is the largest Gothic church in the world and filled with wonderful art. Top tip: Buy skip-the-line tickets in advance to enter without endless queuing. Seville Cathedral is one of the most popular attractions of Sevilla in Andalucia in … Read more