Neuschwanstein!

A.K.A. Model for the Disney castle:

I recently visited the castle of Neuschwanstein. It is located about two hours from Munich on a hill above the small town of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria. It is a beautiful drive and makes a lovely day trip.

The castle was built by King Ludwig II. Construction began in 1869, but he castle was never completed. The construction was stopped in 1886 when King Ludwig II mysteriously died. His death is still a mystery today.

If the king had not died and the castle had been completed it would have had around 200 rooms.

You can go up to the castle for free, but if you want to take a tour of it you have to buy a ticket at the bottom for 11 euro which equal about 15 dollars. On a nice day you can walk to the castle or take a bus. However, if the road is too icy and it is a cold day you can ride up to the castle on one of the many carriages for 6 euros or about 9 dollars per person.

Take as many pictures as you want outside the castle, but don’t try to take any inside because it is not allowed and they have video cameras everywhere that are watching you.  :D

I would highly recommend a tour of the inside. The rooms that are finished are beautifully decorated in gold, jewels and gems of all shapes and sizes.

Until next time!