Traveler Description
Yet another of the eccentric King Ludwig II's magnificently odd architectural creations.

Address: Neuschwansteinstrasse 20
Phone: 83-62-939880

http://www.neuschwanstein.de

Traveler Reviews

Excellent castle
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Sep 19, 2008


Very enjoyable visit to this fairytale castle. Defintely get there early, or reserve your tickets in advance. We reserved ours early in the U.S., and they have a separate line for reserved tickets. If you show up at 8 or 9 (whenever they open), they line will be very short even without reservations. By 10, it is a zoo. The castle is very picturesque and modern since it is a relatively young castle. The tour through was great, and our guide spoke english well. Ol' Kind Ludwig was pretty crazy, but I like his castle. I especially liked the artificial cave to listen to Wagner's operas. Crowds get thick quick, so go early. The hike to the bridge nearby is easy, and the view is nice, but there was scaffolding on that whole side. The normal picture you see of the castle is from a hill further away (or helicopter) and not a picture you're going to be able to get. Also, the typical picture shows it like it is in the middle of the alps, but it is on the very edge of the mountains with a beautiful view of the plains. We stayed at a campground near Fussen and you could see the castle from our tentsite. Parking was cheap (2 euros). See it if you're in the area. The whole Romantic Road drive is a very relaxing drive, and this is a nice start/finish to it.

outstanding views
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jul 28, 2008


The fairy tale castle is absolutely beautiful and a must see if anywhere near Munich. The tour is worth the 9 euros. You must go on the bridge above the castle for the best views.

Pretty castle, but tours suck
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jun 23, 2008


Neuschwanstein Castle is a magestic looking building which was apparently the model for the Disney World castle. It was clearly built for show (and not for defense) and features interesting towers, colors and some neat displays of wealth inside. Unfortunately, you can't take pictures inside the castle, so snap as many photos as you can while walking around it. Overall, it's worth a visit, and even a tour of the inside, but GO THERE YOURSELF (by car or train). I recommend against any kind of tour that takes you to the castle, especially the Gray Line Tours. Being part of a tour group limits the time you can spend there, so you don't get to hike around the castle (to get a gorgeous view from the bridge) or see the other castle nearby.

Beautiful Castles of Fussen, try to go in the evening and enjoy a peaceful visit
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jun 21, 2008


As we drove into the Fussen area the Castles appear on the great mountain side. It seems almost unreal as they looked pirched on the edge of the mountian. My family really enjoyed seeing the history of the castles. The best part for us was coming over to the castles the night before we took the tour when the castles tours were closed. We had a rental car so we had the freedom to do this. We were not sure how far we would get, but ended up getting all the way up to the main parking lot. You will pass a lower parking lot, contiue around the bend in the road and drive back towards the lake. The area was empty and we were able to take it all in without all the crowds. We did bump into a group of three people on the path around the lake and shared a nice conversation with them. The views of the castles and the mountians should not be missed. We were there at sunset and it was beautiful. I would say that this was one of our hightlighs of the trip.

The castle is GREAT! The tour.. slightly disappointing
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jun 4, 2008


My husband and I visited Neuschwanstein Castle on our honeymoon in spring 2007. The castle is like a fairytale.. high upon a hill, looking over rolling green mountains. It really is an amazing sight and experience. I highly recommend reading about this castles short history before you visit. Its inhabitant was in interesting man who had many quirks, but an obvious love for beauty. You may also want to read about individual rooms in the castle (such as the Grotto). This will really help you understand King Ludwig, as well help you get the most out of the castle tour because the tour is lacking in many areas. My husband and I took a horse-drawn carriage up the hill (how romantic!). The road up to the castle is quite long and steep, so the carriage is ideal for those who would have trouble walking. Make sure to give the horses a pat on the neck as a thank you, because they work really hard! We explored the area around the outside of the castle, and found many great photo opportunities. The castle tour is a bit like Disney World or another amusement park, where you get your ticket and wait for your number to be called in an overcrowded area. When your number is called, a tour guide herds you through the castle like farm animals, stopping in every other room, to tell you about the room you just walked through and the room your in, skipping over tons of interesting things (including any information about the Grotto!). Its unfortunate that the castle tour was over commercialized and crowded, but I'm still glad I went. The castle was amazing and something that I'll remember forever.