Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter

The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle towers in Schwangau near Füssen in the Allgäu in the middle of a mountain landscape as if from the picture book. The magnificent building presents itself particularly romantically in the winter months, when the Allgäu mountain world is wrapped in a white color dress. The visit of Neuschwanstein Castle fits perfectly into the fairytale winter time, in which you can visit the dream castle, unlike in summer, in peace and without tourist hustle.

A visit to Neuschwanstein Castle in winter promises pure romance. As you climb through the snowy mountains, memories of the Cinderella fairy tale inevitably awaken, which is an integral part of the public Christmas program every year. While in the summer months up to several thousand visitors from all over the world roam around Neuschwanstein Castle every day, it is remarkably quiet here in the winter months. So you can then calmly immerse yourself in the fairy-tale world of King Ludwig II, on whose behalf Neuschwanstein between 1869 and 1886 was built. The most famous castle of the popular “Kini”, such as the fairy tale king Ludwig II. is affectionately called in Bavaria, reminds from the outside of an imposing Ritterburg and houses magnificent halls equipped with golden decor and furnished with numerous art treasures and valuable interiors. Many motifs in Neuschwanstein Castle show motifs from the legendary and fairytale world, for the Ludwig II. He had a great passion. Also noteworthy is the technology used in the castle, which was far ahead of its time. In its entirety Neuschwanstein Castle is a unique work of art and the symbol of Romanticism par excellence. It reached 2007 the final round in the election to the new seven wonders of the world and was 2013 In a survey conducted by the German National Tourist Office (DZT) among foreign German tourists, Germany was named the most popular attraction in our country. In total, each year 1,5 Millions of people from all over the world come to Schwangau to admire the magnificent palace. In winter, a visit to Neuschwanstein is particularly worthwhile, because the castle simply fits perfectly into the romantic and fairytale winter time.

A visit to Neuschwanstein Castle in winter can be combined with a hike with sleighs to the Bleckenau hut. The former hunting lodge of King Ludwig II. lies on 1167 High altitude meters in the middle of a magnificent mountain landscape. Via the so-called water pipeline route, which leads through a quiet snow landscape, it goes from Neuschwanstein Castle to this rustic hut, where the Bavarian royal family was once hosted. After enjoying a delicious Allgäuer bread time or a warm hut dish, you savor with the sleigh on the groomed toboggan run along the Bleckenaustraße back into the valley. This is pure winter fun for the whole family! After the toboggan party you can stroll comfortably over the Marienbrücke, from which the snow-capped Neuschwanstein Castle can be admired from close up. More romance promises a Horse sleigh ride in the magical snow landscape around Neuschwanstein Castle. Whether cozy for two or in the circle of families and friends – such a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snowy Allgäu snow landscape here is a unique experience that you will remember for a long time.

Neuschwanstein Castle is always worth a visit - but especially in winter. Far away from the tourist hustle and bustle in summer, the romantic dream castle can then be viewed and enjoyed in peace. Whether just like that or in combination with a toboggan party or a horse-drawn sleigh ride – Neuschwanstein Castle offers pure winter magic.