Welcome to Hohenschwangau

On this website you will find information about your visit of the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein
as well as the Museum of the Bavarian Kings.

We look forward to seeing you in Hohenschwangau!

Current information / Coronavirus

Should the local 7-day incidence be above 35, the 3G rule will apply to a visit to our sights, i.e. all visitors must either be vaccinated against Covid-19, recovered from Covid-19 or tested negative.

Information on our Covid-19 protective measures

Official tickets

Visitor information

COVID-19 protection measures

Ticket availability

Neuschwanstein castle:
Tickets are available in the official online shop until October 15th 2021.
Remaining tickets are sold daily from 8 a.m. in the Hohenschwangau Ticket Center, depending on availability. A quick sell-out must be expected.
Hohenschwangau castle:
Tickets are available in the official online shop until October 15th 2021.
Remaining tickets - depending on availability - are sold daily from 8:00 a.m. in the Hohenschwangau Ticket Center. A quick sell-out must be expected.
Museum of the Bavarian Kings:
Tickets are available in the official online shop and on site.

Mask requirement

Masks are compulsory in all sights. Visitors from aged 16 and over must wear an FFP2 mask. Medically certified exemptions from the mask requirement cannot be taken into account.

Transportation to the castles

Shuttle-Bus to Neuschwanstein castle currently operating.

Horse carriage to Neuschwanstein castle currently operating.

Horse carriage to Hohenschwangau castle currently operating.

Pöllat gorge closed

For safety reasons, the hiking trail through the Pöllat Gorge is unfortunately closed.

Restoration

Restoration work is currently being carried out inside the Neuschwanstein Castle. The renovations are expected to last until 2023.

For further information click here...

Alpseebad open

The Alpseebad with kiosk are open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. just until September 27, 2021 (weather permitting).
More information can be found here....