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Neuschwanstein castle
The fairytale castle of King Ludwig II.
Neuschwanstein was built for the Bavarian king Ludwig II (1845 - 1886); it was begun in 1868 but never fully completed. The king saw his castle as a monument to the culture and concept of monarchy prevailing in the Middle Ageswhich he greatly admired and wanted to recreate. Built and furnished in medieval s but equipped with the latest technology of the dayit is the most famous historicist building in the world.
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Guided tours
Visits to Neuschwanstein castle are only possible within a guided tour with limited capacity. The guided tour takes about 30 minutes.
For wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobilitythe Neuschwanstein Castle Administration offers the opportunity to take part in a regular guided tour of the castle by means of an elevator. For further information for mobility-impaired guestsplease click here…
Group tours only on written request: [email protected]
Neuschwanstein castle is open as follows:
► Summer opening time: April 1st to October 15th
daily between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
► Winter opening time: October 16th to March 31st
daily between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closing dates:
Neuschwanstein Castle is closed on December 24th25th and 31st and January 1st.
The following languages are offered:
- German and English speaking guide.
- Portable audio guide device: FrenchSpanishItalianPortugueseDutchHungarianCzechSlovenianPolishGreekHebrewRussianArabicJapaneseMandarinKorean and Thai.
All tours take place with a guide. The audio guide devices are available directly in the castle.
Group tours from 15 paying guests:
Duration of the guided tour: approx. 30 min.
Price per adult: € 20,00 *
Price per child (under 18): € 0,00 *
* plus € 1,50 service fee per person (from 15 paying persons).
► The group tours take place with a castle guide and are offered in GermanEnglish or with audio guide devices.
Guided tours of the castle for groups of 15 persons or more and only on written request: [email protected]
Additionaldetailed information about visiting Neuschwanstein Castle can be found here on the website of the Bavarian Palace Administration
For the tariff regulations for Neuschwanstein Castleplease click here...
