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| Neuschwanstein Castle | ||
| Administrative district | Swabia | |
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| height | 940 m | |
| Tourist info | 49 (0)8362 93083-0 (Ticket center) www.neuschwanstein.com | |
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The world-famous Ludwig II Palace is one of the Bavarian royal castles Ammer Mountains near Feet.
background
Neuschwanstein Castle was built by King Ludwig II. in the years 1869-1880 as "New Castle" based on the architecture of the then just rebuilt Wartburg in Eisenach with motifs based on stage designs by the Munich theater painter Christian Jank.
According to a survey by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) in May 2013 and among 15,000 foreign guests, Neuschwanstein Castle is the most popular German attraction for international visitors.
In the 2007 controversial election for the "New Seven Wonders of the World", Neuschwanstein failed: the German representative had no chance against the populous countries of South America, and UNESCO distanced itself from the "private campaign". Neuschwanstein has been with us since the end of 2011 Linderhof Palace on the German list of proposals for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, In 2015 the so-called tentative list of Germany for the Unesco World Heritage will be officially updated, so the whole thing will drag on for a while. If you can't wait that long, Neuschwanstein has been in your pocket since February 2012: Ludwig's castle adorns the issue of the German 2-euro commemorative coin for 2012.
getting there
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| Schwangau | 2.9 km | |
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| Feet | 4.6 km | |
| Reutte | 8.0 km | |
| Schongau | 38 km | |
| Fernpass | 49 km | |
| Kempten | 51 km | |
| Garmisch | 61 km | |
| augsburg | 103 km | |
| innsbruck | 115 km | |
| Munich | 128 km | |
By plane
The next major airport is Munich Airport
(IATA: MUC) "Franz Josef Strauss", approx. 156 km away and about two hours' drive. The is also easily accessible Innsbruck airport(IATA: INN) approx. 106 km away and also just under two hours' drive.
By train
The next train station is Füssen, the distance to Hohenschwangau is 4.4 km, further by bus or by taxi (journey time taxi approx. 10 minutes); There is a bike rental (9 am-6pm) right at the train station, which also rents out e-bikes.
In the street
- from the north:
- On the A7 (Ulm-Kempten-Füssen autobahn) to the end of the autobahn at Nesselwang-Lachen, then continue towards Füssen and via the B17 towards Schwangau, at the end of the town turn right towards Hohenschwangau.
- Or via Bundesstrasse 16 from Marktoberdorf;
- from the south (from Austria):
- Via federal highways 198 or 179 to Reutte, continue on 179 to Füssen and Hohenschwangau.
- Park is only possible in Hohenschwangau, subject to a fee (machines).
By bicycle
mobility
- The RVO / RVA (Regionalverkehr Oberbayern / Allgäu) looks after the bus routes in the region, www.rvo-bus.de.
- Line 73 Füssen - Schwangau - Halch - Steingaden.
- Line 78 Füssen-Hohenschwangau-Schwangau - Tegelbergbahn.
Ascent to the locks
- Walking time from the ticket center to Neuschwanstein Castle is around 30 to 50 minutes, depending on your fitness level, on a steep, tarred path. Alternatively, one of the summer trails can be taken from Hohenschwangau, which lead to the castle mostly steep, on damp days also wet and mostly unsigned. The starting points are in Hohenschwangau at the intersection at Cafe Kainz and about 50 m below and above the ticket center.
- The most scenic, but also the most strenuous climb leads over the Pöllat Gorge. The access is between Hohenschwangau and Tegelbergbahn (both with paid parking) at the end of the Gipsmühlweg. There are ruins of a historic gypsum mill that once processed the lime from the Pöllat Gorge. The listed building burned down in 1988 - the water systems are still well preserved.
- You should allow around 20 to 40 minutes for Hohenschwangau Castle. The path begins at the Alpsee.
- The horse-drawn carriages to Neuschwanstein Castle start at Hotel Müller above the ticket center. The outward journey costs 6.00 €, the return journey 3.00 € (08/2011). With a bit of stamina, you can walk faster than by horse and carriage.
- The horse-drawn carriages to Hohenschwangau Castle start in front of the ticket center. The outward journey costs € 4.00, the return journey costs € 2.00 (08/2011).
- Bus transfer is only available to Neuschwanstein Castle. Departure from Schlosshotel Lisl to Marienbrücke. The outward journey costs 1.80 €, the return journey 1.00 €, return journey 2.60 € (08/2011). The walking time from Marienbrücke to Neuschwanstein Castle is around 15 to 20 minutes. The path is not suitable for people with disabilities because it is very steep.
Tourist Attractions
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The first preparatory work with the complex leveling of the site began in 1868, the foundation stone was laid on September 5, 1869, the site manager was initially construction officer Eduard Riedel (1813–1885).
The motive for the outer shape of Neuschwanstein Castle came mainly from the stage sets of court theater painter Christian Jank (1833–1888) for the Wagner opera Lohengrin and was implemented by the architect Eduard Riedel in the neo-Romanesque architectural style from 1871, the castle is considered one outstanding example of the then modern architectural style of historicism, which extensively quoted elements of historic architectural styles.
The castle was then stylistically a deliberate synthesis of the Grail Castle with Tannhauser and Lohengrin Castle based on the ideas of Ludwig II. From 1874, Georg Dollmann von Riedel took over the construction management and with revised plans; the topping-out ceremony was held on January 29, 1880. The building site was characterized by the constant changes and rescheduling at Ludwig's instigation, which often brought the construction management to the edge of despair and beyond, and also drove up the building costs dramatically.
The working conditions were extremely "innovative" at the time, so the two cranes were powered by steam engines, the employed workers were all covered by social insurance, which was the absolute exception at the time.
The inside rooms of the palace, designed as a private residential palace, are only accessible as part of a guided tour. These interiors, elaborately and lavishly designed in the style of different epochs, are essentially the singers' hall on the top floor with wall paintings from the Parzifal theme by A. Spieß, on the level below the private rooms of the king with living room and study with lavish furnishings and an extremely lavishly designed one Bedroom and the throne room in Byzantine architecture based on designs by J. Hoffmann. The Technical Equipment was "high tech", there were refinements such as hot air central heating and a battery-operated bell system for the servants, toilet flushing and a dumbwaiter. The castle had several telephone connections on the upper floors, even if only a few people were available for one of the very first telephone systems in Bavaria at the time.
Gate construction
The gate construction was the first completed construction phase at the castle, the topping-out ceremony was celebrated on June 11, 1872 and at the end of 1873 the building was ready for occupancy. For years Ludwig II had his apartment on the 2nd floor with a direct view of the palace construction site when he visited. In contrast to the neighboring building of the Palas, Ludwig's apartment in the gate building was kept comparatively simple. The construction management was on the first floor of the gate building.
Castle tours
The visit is only possible as part of a guided tour, duration about 35 minutes. The tickets are distributed to the guided tours according to a numbering system with a display; due to the enormous number of visitors, there will be considerable waiting times (hours !!) before the tour. Those who reserve their tickets online will save a € 1.80 reservation fee but under certain circumstances many hours of time. A credit card is required to reserve, but payment is only made on site. Danger! If you don't pick up your ticket one hour before the booked tour, the total amount will still be debited from your credit card! In winter there is less going on, so you may have to walk. About an hour before the tour begins, tickets are no longer sold, as there is no longer any guarantee that the tour will still be reached. In such cases, you have to take the following tour. In the courtyard, the numbers of the tours are displayed on electronic boards and you can queue up.
Open daily: April-Sept .: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., ticket office opening: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
October - March: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., ticket office opening: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission tickets:Hohenschwangau ticket center. · Adults: € 12, students € 11, children under 18 years free.
Outdoor area
- The lower courtyard is freely accessible, the queues are formed here and the display boards and barriers for the tours are in place.
- The upper courtyard A small part is accessible; a staircase from the lower courtyard leads up to it.
Marienbrücke
The 90 meter deep Pöllat Gorge is spanned by the historic Marienbrücke with a span of over 30 meters. It can be reached in a few minutes from the upper bus and horse-drawn carriage stop, and on foot in 10-15 minutes from the castle. The bridge is accessible free of charge, requires a head for heights due to the low railing and offers a wonderful view of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Pöllat Gorge. Behind the bridge a path ("only for experienced") continues on the Tegelberg.
shop
A large number of shops in the parking lot and in front of the castle cover the usual tourist needs.
accommodation
Accommodation in the royal castle is not possible. The next place to stay is the Neuschwanstein castle restaurant, just a few minutes' walk away, which is only partially accessible by private car due to its location on a busy pedestrian street. The next place is Hohenschwangau at the foot of the Schloßberg, next town is Feet.
health
The nearest hospital is in Feet.
Practical advice
- Ticket Center Hohenschwangau, Alpseestrasse 12, 87645 Hohenschwangau. Tel.: 49(0)83 62 9 30 83-0, Fax: 49(0)83 62 9 30 83-20, Email: [email protected].
trips
- Linderhof Palace and Ettal Abbey adjacent in Ammer Mountains.
- Castle Hohenschwangau, in the immediate vicinity, was bought by King Maximilian II, when he was still crown prince, as a ruin of an old castle and rebuilt. Most of the furnishings date from this period. The palace served the royal family as a summer residence and was Ludwig II's nursery. There is a combined ticket for visiting both palaces in one day.
- The Wieskirche is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is only about 26km away from Hohenschwangau.
- The is particularly suitable for hiking Tegelberg (Train), which is located 'behind' the castle, we recommend an ascent over the Pöllatschlucht, past the castle over the Marienbrücke to the mountain station of the Tegelbergbahn.
- Feet, with a historic city center.
- Forggensee
literature
There is a wide range of literature on Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II and his other castles, the following are just a few examples:
- : Neuschwanstein. Books on Demand, 2011, ISBN 978-3842366954 ; 388 pages. approx. € 15.90
- : King Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles. Imhof, Petersberg, 2011, ISBN 978-3865686831 ; 64 pages.
- : The castles of King Ludwig II: castles & palaces. Stürtz, 2008, ISBN 978-3800318674 ; 128 pages. approx. € 19.95. The splendid illustrated book shows the castles and an insight into the life of the fairy tale king.
- : Neuschwanstein (Museum Guide Compact), paperback. Prestel Publishing House, 2000, ISBN 978-3791323725 ; 60 pages. approx. 6.- €
- : Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau. Rosenheim publishing house, 2003, ISBN 978-3475534188 ; 88 pages. approx. € 12.95
cards
- WK 352 Ehrwald-Lermoos-Reutte-Tannheimer Tal 1: 50,000. freytag & berndt, 2011, ISBN 9783850847490 . Hiking leisure map; € 7.95
Web links
- http://www.neuschwanstein.com/ - Official website of Neuschwanstein Castle
- Bavarian administration of the state palaces, gardens and lakes.
