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On this website you will find information about your visit of the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein as well as the Museum of the Bavarian Kings. We look forward to seeing you in Hohenschwangau!
Hohenschwangau Castle (German: Schloss Hohenschwangau) is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. It was built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, and was the childhood residence of his son, King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
The Bavarian royal family spent many weeks a year in Hohenschwangau. The castle chronicle, written by the respective castellan, enumerates princely guests, reports on festivals, splendid jousting, mountain fires glowing from far and wide, and excursions and "parthias" of the royal family.
At the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau you can purchase admission tickets - subject to availability - for the Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau as well as the Museum of the Bavarian Kings exclusively for the same day of your visit.
From 1833 to 1837 Crown Prince Maximilian rebuilt the medieval Schwanstein Castle into a new Gothic style of Hohenschwangau Castle. The external appearance was inspired by the medieval castle. The interior from the 19th century is still preserved until today.
A pleasant walk from the parking area (car parking is chargeable) with views across the lake & to Schloss Neuschwanstein. The gardens are worth a stroll whilst you wait. The interior tells a story with lots of painted rooms - the guide gives you lots of history - tour is about 35 minutes. Read more.
The royal Bavarian castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, Tegelberg-Cable Car, Royal Crystal-Spa, Museum of the Bavarian Kings, Hotels, Pensions, Apartments and two Campsites, make Schwangau remarkable, unique and gain its widespread royal fame.
Visitor information: opening times, tickets and notes. Tickets for the Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings are available at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau (also Reservations). Neuschwanstein Castle admission ticket includes a Tourguide.
Hohenschwangau is a former village and now an urban district of the municipality of Schwangau, Ostallgäu district, Bavaria, Germany. It is located between Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Hohenschwangau and is visited by about 2 million people
Oct 22, 2019 · Explore every corner of Hohenschwangau Castle with our comprehensive guide! Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this 19th-century palace, where King Ludwig II spent his childhood, is rich with history and stunning decor.
