• Castles
  • The royal castles

The world-famous royal castles Neuschwanstein Castle and Schloss Hohenschwangau are among the most important excursion destinations in the Allgäu. Situated high above the valley near Schwangau, they inspire visitors with their impressive architecture, their history and the unique landscape of mountains, lakes and forests.

While Neuschwanstein Castle has gained worldwide fame as a fairytale castle, Hohenschwangau Castle offers exciting insights into the life of the Bavarian royal family. Together, the two castles form a cultural highlight that can be ideally combined with a walk or hike in the surrounding area.

  • Tip for your visit - order tickets online before you arrive

Please note that tickets for visiting the royal castles are in high demand and can often be fully booked several days in advance. To avoid waiting times and disappointment, we recommend that you book your tickets online well in advance of your visit.

The safest way to book is directly via the official ticket shop at
👉 https://shop.ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de/
So you can plan your visit in the best possible way and enjoy your stay in Schwangau in complete relaxation.

  • Neuschwanstein Castle
Bavarian Palace Administration
(Photo: www.kreativ-instinkt.de) www.neuschwanstein.de

Neuschwanstein Castle was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II and is one of the most famous castles in the world. With its towers, battlements and exposed location above the Pöllat Gorge, it looks like something out of a fairy tale and attracts visitors from all over the world every year.

Inside, the magnificent rooms, ornate murals and numerous references to legends, myths and Richard Wagner's operas are impressive. However, many of the magnificent halls were never fully completed, which gives the castle a special, almost mystical character to this day.

Neuschwanstein is not only architecturally unique, but also a symbol of King Ludwig II's romantic ideals. Further information on guided tours, prices and opening times can be found on the official homepage to the castle.

  • Hohenschwangau Castle

Hohenschwangau Castle is picturesquely situated below Neuschwanstein Castle and was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II. As early as the 19th century, it served the royal family as a summer and holiday resort and has been completely preserved to this day.

The rooms of the castle are richly decorated with murals depicting scenes from German legends and Bavarian history. The living rooms and bedrooms are particularly impressive and provide an authentic insight into the everyday life of the royal family.

Thanks to its location directly on the Alpsee and its manageable size, Hohenschwangau Castle is ideal for a combined visit with walks or hikes in the surrounding area. Further information on guided tours, prices and opening times can be found on the official homepage of the castle.