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Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

  • 4 excursions and activities
Neuschwanstein Castle

Latest reviews

  • Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace Tour
    10.00 06/22/2025
    Craig
    The United States

    Great tour. Really appreciated Cancel as a tour guide. She was energetic, funny, informative, and seemed to be everywhere to make sure that we were well taken care of. It was nice to be able to see both palaces in one tour. Highly recommend it.

    I travelled with teenagers
  • Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace Tour
    10.00 04/10/2025
    Chuan
    The United States

    Great experience to learn a part of German history while enjoying magnificent castle and beautiful scenery on the way. The bus ride was comfortable. Our guide Cansel was very informative and kept us entertained. She speaks perfect English and obviously is a strong organizer. Really enjoyed the day trip.

    I travelled with my partner
  • Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace Tour
    10.00 03/26/2025
    Juan Weisel
    The United States

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Neuschwanstein Castle, located in southern Germany, is one of Europe’s most magical and photographed destinations. Its fairy-tale silhouette, nestled among mountains and forests, looks like it was pulled straight from a storybook. Dreaming of visiting?

A bit of history

The castle was commissioned in the 19th century by Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as the Mad King for his eccentricities and deep love of art and fantasy.

The design was heavily inspired by Germanic legends and Wagner’s operas. In fact, Ludwig was so involved in the project that he personally oversaw every draft and detail.

Ironically, the king never saw the castle fully completed — he died before construction was finished. However, he did live there for a time after being declared unfit to rule by the Bavarian government due to mounting debts.

How to get to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich

You can reach Neuschwanstein Castle by car or public transport, but the most convenient and hassle-free option is to join an organized tour from Munich, like those offered by Civitatis. Depending on the route and pace, the journey takes between 2 to 3 hours (about 75–95 miles / 120–150 km).

Is Neuschwanstein the inspiration behind the 'Disney Castle'?

It’s widely believed that Neuschwanstein inspired the design of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. The building also reflects the romantic universe of Hans Christian Andersen, whose tales enchanted Ludwig II, an avid lover of fables like The Little Mermaid.

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