King Ludwig II. from Bavaria

Ludwig II from the aristocratic dynasty of the Wittelsbachers. Bavaria was in the year 1845 was born at Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich and 1864 The King of Bavaria. Ludwig II, also known as the fairy tale king, went down in history above all as a passionate castle builder. Its castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are world-famous sights.

Ludwig II. Already in early youth developed a special interest in art and culture, especially for the works Richard Wagner. He became friends with the composer and supported him financially. His fascination with Wagner and his operas was later reflected in his castles, where many rooms contained murals and other decorations that dealt thematically with the fairy tales and legends that Wagner also processed in his works. During his time as king, Ludwig II. little political interest and left many important decisions to his ministers. So also the warfare in the war with Prussia and later, at the side of Prussia, against France. Ludwig II. Rather, it was considered an introverted dreamer dedicated to the beautiful things in life. He lived very secluded from the outside world on his castles. Although he was also engaged for a short time, he never let it come to a wedding. already 1869 Starting Ludwig II. with the plans Neuschwanstein Castle, which 1880 has been completed. In between, he built the Herrenchiemsee Castle on Herreninsel in Chiemsee, in the style of the Palace of Versailles. Since all these construction projects were of course very expensive and he had to finance them from his private assets, he became heavily indebted over time.

In June 1886 has been King Ludwig II. Incapacitated after his ministers had him declared mentally disturbed by various doctors. Although Ludwig strongly opposed the deposition as king, but had no success. A few days later, the Fairytale king under highly mysterious circumstances in Lake Starnberg - Whether there was an accident, he committed suicide, or even was murdered has not yet been clarified.

Death and also life Ludwig II. There are many secrets. But he will not forget first of all for his magnificent Locks The tourists visit millions annually.