Object description:
Neuschwanstein Castle – Schwangau
Neuschwanstein Castle, which King Ludwig II built on a rugged hill against a backdrop of picturesque mountain scenery, was prompted by the idea of rebuilding an existing ruin "in the authentic style of the old German knights' castles", as he wrote in a letter to Richard Wagner.
Throne Hall
The castle was built by Eduard Riedel and Georg Dollmann from idealized sketches by the scene painter Christian Jank. While the building itself imitates the 13th-century Romanesque style, the paintings inside predominantly depict scenes from Wagner's operas such as "Tannhäuser" and "Lohengrin". The Singers' Hall is modelled on the banqueting hall of the Wartburg near Eisenach; the decoration includes wall paintings illustrating the Parzival saga.
The church-like Throne Hall was modelled on Byzantine domed architecture and the Allerheiligenhofkirche (Court Church of All-Saints) in the Munich Residence and symbolizes Ludwig II's idea of a monarchy by God's grace. Neuschwanstein is not a copy of a medieval castle but a typical Historicist creation.
Further information and tips for visitors can be found at
www.neuschwanstein.de
Address
Neuschwansteinstr. 20
87645 Schwangau
08362 93988-0
Infoline 08362 93988-77
www.neuschwanstein.de
Information for visitors/ COVID-19
Visitors are required to wear a medical face mask.
Here you will find further information and FAQ.
You can only visit Neuschwanstein Castle on a guided tour (clearly reduced group size).
Tickets
Tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle are available online at
www.hohenschwangau.de
(booking fee 2,50 euros) and on premise at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau (limited capacities).
Ticket Center Hohenschwangau
Alpseestraße 12
87645 Hohenschwangau
08362 93083-0
You can buy tickets during the following times:
April-15 Oct: 8 am-4 pm
16 Oct-March: 9 am-3 pm
Opening hours
April-15 Oct:
9 am-6 pm
16 Oct-March:
10 am-4 pm
open daily
Closed on: January 1 and December 24/25/31
Guided tours
We offer guided tours in German and English (approximately 30 minutes; currently clearly reduced group size).
Audioguide tours are available in nineteen languages.
Admission fees 2022
15 euros regular
14 euros reduced
"Königsschlösser"
combination ticket
(King Ludwig II's palaces)
31 euros
The combination ticket is valid for six months; you can visit each of the palaces Herrenchiemsee, Linderhof, and Neuschwanstein once.
Further information
Service (leaflets, photo/film, links …)
Detailed information at www.neuschwanstein.de
Shop
www.kulturgut.de
Free wi-fi available
Cafeteria
Multivision-Show
Schlossrestaurant Neuschwanstein
08362 81110
www.schlossrestaurant-neuschwanstein.de
Füssen
www.bahn.com
Bus (RVA) to "Hohenschwangau"
There are coach trips up the mountain which end below from the castle.
Administrative office
Schlossverwaltung Neuschwanstein
Neuschwansteinstr. 20
87645 Schwangau
08362 93988-0
Infoline 08362 93988-77
Fax 08362 93988-19
svneuschwanstein@ bsv.bayern.de
www.neuschwanstein.de
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