The Museum of the Bavarian Kings in Hohenschwangau

In Hohenschwangau, at the foot of the castle of the same name Hohenschwangau, stands since September 2011 that: Museum of the Bavarian Kings. There, visitors can enjoy the history of the House of Wittelsbach, a noble family from which numerous Bavarian rulers emerged (e.g. also in Bavaria). King Ludwig II.), get to know more.

For visitors to the two world-famous castles Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein The museum is the perfect complement to learn more about the background of the royal families of that time. On about one 1000 Square meters of exhibition space await the museum guests valuable original exhibits and modern interactive technology, which through pictures, films and productions the history of the Wittelsbach from the beginnings 1180 telling to the present. The museum is located directly at Alpine and offers a fantastic view of the castles and the landscape in the area. For the future, changing special exhibitions are also planned in the foyer of the house.

Free of charge, each visitor of the museum receives a guide device, which in 8 Languages are available. For a small extra charge you can also book a personal guide, German or English. Tickets are available on site. There is also a shop where you can buy all kinds of souvenirs about Ludwig II and the royal castles. It will operate Museum of the Bavarian Kings, which imparts knowledge in a modern, understandable and entertaining form, from the Wittelsbach Compensation Fund.
Pictures © by Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds, Museum der Bayernn Könige, Hohenschwangau.
Photo by Marcus Ebener