Hohenschwangau Castle

In the district Hohenschwangau, in Schwangau near Füssen in Bavaria, stands the Hohenschwangau Palace of the same name. In this castle, the former King of Bavaria Ludwig II spent. His childhood and youth. It is located directly opposite the famous fairytale castle Neuschwanstein in a picturesque mountain scenery.

For the first time the Hohenschwangau Palace appeared in 12. Century as Castle Swanstone and as Seat the Nobility and Knights from Schwangau in the History books on. In the following centuries the castle was destroyed several times and changed owners. In year 1832 Maximilian II, the father of Ludwig II, bought the castle ruins and had them converted into a romantic castle in the style of the neo-Gothic. After completion, the castle served the Maximilian II family as a summer residence. Today, the Wittelsbach Compensation Fund has ownership rights.

Palace garden of Hohenschwangau Castle

The beautiful interior of Hohenschwangau Castle It is still in very good condition. The huge Knight’s Hall, Queen Marie’s Oriental Room and Hohenstaufer Room, which served as the dressing room of Maximilian II and his son, are the castle’s most important premises. Over 90 Artful and harmoniously coordinated murals decorate the interiors of the castle.

Hohenschwangau Castle can be visited almost daily, except for some holidays, under guidance. Tickets for this can be obtained on site in the Hohenschwangau Ticket Center or via the Internet. It is advisable to have a double ticket for the visit together with the Neuschwanstein Castle to purchase.

More information about King Ludwig II.

• King Ludwig II.
• King Ludwig II. and Richard Wagner
• Museum of the Bavarian Kings