Neuschwanstein Castle was built between 1869 and 1886 under King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It was built on the ruins of "Vorder- und Hinterhohenschwangau" in the style of a medieval castle.

Owner: Free State of Bavaria

Neuschwanstein Castle

• Dogs are not allowed in the Castle.

• No smoking and no cameras in the Castle.

• Visits are only possible with a guided tour.

• Duration of tours approx. 35 minutes.

During the tour, you go 165 steps upstairs and 181 steps downstairs.

Guided tours for wheelchair users and guests which have a big difficulty in walking are possible just on Wednesdays only with advanced announcement at the Neuschwanstein castle under the telephone number 00.49.(0)8362.939880.

Visits are only possible with a guided tour... Tours are available in German and English or with an Audio Guide. For Audio Guide tours you will receive the »Audio Guide« in the Castle and you will be assisted by your tour guide. These tours are available in Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Czech, Slovenian, Russian, Polish, Mandarin and Hungarian.

Audio Guide

Here you can find further information on Neuschwanstein Castle, official site of Bavarian Castles, Gardens and Lakes.