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Castles & palaces
Neuschwanstein Castle
Schwangau, Germany
Perched amidst the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1869, fusing Romanesque revival elements with Bavarian tradition. Take a horse-drawn carriage through the surrounding forests for an enchanting journey to its gates.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best months
- Sep–Nov
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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