Guided tours in Hohenschwangau Castle
A romantic summer castle
Crown Prince Maximilian of Bavaria (1811 - 1864) was enjoying a hike through the foothills of the Alps, when he discovered Hohenschwangau Fortress, which was in a ramshackle but scenic location. At the age of 18, he was immediately enthusiastic and spontaneously decided to buy this old property. In the years 1833 to 1837 he had the building, originally from the Middle Ages, then called "Schwanstein", converted into a romantic summer castle.
© Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds
Guided tours through Hohenschwangau castle
Visits are only possible within a guided tour with limited capacity.
Hohenschwangau Castle can currently only be visited as part of a special tour (approx. 45 minutes). Due to the length of the tour, the special tours are generally not recommended for children under the age of 6.
Unfortunately there is no elevator in Hohenschwangau Castle. Please note, that a total of 90 steps must be overcome during the tour.
If you have a hearing impairment, please inform your castle guide before your tour, and you will then receive the tour text in written form. The guide text is available in diferrent languages.
Hohenschwangau castle is open as follows:
► Winter opening time: October 16th, 2022 to March 31st, 2023
daily between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
► Summer opening time: April 01st, 2023 to October 15th, 2023
daily between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closing dates:
Closed on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
Group tours of Hohenschwangau Castle:
Duration of the guided tour: approx. 45 min.
Price per adult: € 18,- plus € 1,50 service fee (from 15 paying guests).
Price per child (7 and older): € 11,- plus € 1,50 service fee (from 15 paying guests).
Children under 7 years are free of charge.
⇒ Group tours only on written request: info@ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de
The following languages are offered:
• German and English speaking guide
• Portable audio guide device: French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hungarian,Czech, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin and Korean.
All tours take place with a guide.
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