Neuschwanstein Castle

5 Nick M - a month ago

I had been wanting to visit for many years since my first visit to Bavaria. I'm glad I did as it is, obviously, a very impressive and beautiful building set in fantastic scenery.

No pictures are permitted to be taken while on the tour itself. Obviously some people still try, but thankfully the staff are quick to stop them.

Tours are run on a timed entry system and conducted with audio guides. Surgical masks are required. Homemade/cloth masks are not permitted. If you try to enter without a mask, or with a cloth mask, you will be made to pay €4 for an accepted one.

Buy your tickets ahead of time. A limited number of day tickets are available at the tourist centre in Schwangau (no tickets are available for purchase at the castle itself) but they go very quickly.

Don't miss the view from Marienbrucke before going into the castle itself.

Small cafe on site after the tour. Not bad, not great.

Gift shop has usual kind of trinkets and is pricey.

5 Raul Gavris - 4 months ago

From the car park to reach the castle you can walk or take a ride with the bus or carriage. The tickets to get inside the castle are at the base, where the transportation is. Unfortunately I couldn't visit it inside as I didn't had enough time to wait one hour and a half for the next group tour. But next time I'll be more prepared for this. Even so seeing the castle surroundings was a very nice experience. You have plenty of nice views and lots of nice spots to take beautiful pictures.

5 Islam Mansour - a week ago

It is incredible the details of the only few rooms which have been constructed before the death of the king.

We have enjoyed the tour through the castle ????

I totally recommended to book your ticket in advance through the online system to save time and make sure to get a free spots in advance.

5 ashraf sirajee - 3 months ago

Also known as the Disney Castle are worth to visit. Amazing top views. There are some trails and waterfall as well. Book your tickets online before because they don't have any physical ticket counter after Corona time. There is a timing as well. So to visit the Castle you have to go on that specific time.

5 Wanderers Compass Travel Blog - 4 months ago

What can anyone say about the world famous fairytale castle Neuschwanstein. It is stunning and surreal in person. The tour is well worth but make sure to book in advance. Getting to it is a challenge but no matter the method it is inexpensive. Even the horse drawn carriages was 7 euros a person. Many still walked, even in the rain.

The story around the castle is fascinating and sad. It was far from done when King Ludwig was killed. Only can imagine what it would be if he could have finished it.

Stayed in the nearby town of Fussen. Such a lovely place. Would not stay near the Castles as there is not much to do.

4 Alisa Just - a week ago

If u don't mind a hike and love sunset views I would recommend coming here in the evening just before closing. Buy your tickets in advance. And hike to the bridge after viewing the castle. The views are beautiful and not many tourists after the castle closes... which makes for better pics.

5 Praveen Mehrotra - 2 months ago

Visit to this Disney inspiration and what is an apparent fairy tale castle is a must. It is better to make advance booking to visit this castle. Best place to stay is in nearby town Füssen. Take bus which drops you near castle(10 min ride). From bus stand to castle is a short uphill walk. Alternatively bus or carriages are available. On top this magnificent castle started by Ludwig-II stands with stunning views around. It remained unfinished due to his sudden death. However, interiors are magnificently designed and decorated.
The entry is batch wise and tickets are online or from base. It is advisable to reach 15 minutes early.