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!

Diversion

The road Colomanstrasse ST2016 in Hohenschwangau will be completely closed due to road works from 22nd April 2024 to 26th July 2024. A diversion through Schwangau will be signposted. To avoid delays, expect a longer journey time to Hohenschwangau.

Ticket availability

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance in our online ticket shop, as tickets are expected to sell out quickly. If no tickets are available for the desired date, please check whether another date is suitable for you. You do not have an alternative? Subject to availability, smaller additional ticket allotments may be released for sale on a daily basis in the morning from 8.00 am.

Current information

Road detour

The road Colomanstrasse ST2016 in Hohenschwangau will be completely closed due to road works

from 22nd April 2024 to 26th July 2024.

A diversion through Schwangau will be signposted. To avoid delays, expect a longer journey time to Hohenschwangau.

Transportation to the castles

Shuttlebus to Neuschwanstein Castle: No bus service due to the current weather conditions.

Horse carriages to Neuschwanstein Castle: in operation.

Horse carriages to Hohenschwangau Castle: in operation.

Importante notice

Restoration work is currently being carried out inside the Neuschwanstein Castle. The renovations are expected to last until 2024.

For further information click here...

New opening!

At the foot of the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, lies our "Restaurant Café Kainz". Our popular excursion restaurant in Hohenschwangau shines in new splendour. Enjoy Bavarian delicacies between the royal castles! We are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. We look forward to your visit!

Mary's Bridge closed

For safety reasons, the access to the bridge is temporary not possible. Due to ice and snow, the Mary's Bridge ("Marienbrücke") is currently inaccessible.

You can find out more about the Marienbrücke here...