HOHENSCHWANGAU
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Panoramic aerial view of the royal castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings - surrounded by mountains and atmospherically illuminated by the warm light of the autumn evening sun.
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Information for visitors

Here you can find all the important information for your visit and stay, as well as daily updates and news about Hohenschwangau...

Please check daily whether the shuttle bus and horse-drawn carriages are operating and which viewpoints are accessible and open.

 

Availability Transport and Attractions

Transport to the castles (availability)

Bus to Neuschwanstein Castle (Mary's Bridge)

Horse-Drawn Carriages to Neuschwanstein Castle

Horse-Drawn Carriages to Hohenschwangau Castle

Important notes

 TICKET AVAILABILITY:

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance in our official 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.


 MUSEUM CLOSED:

Due to renovation work, the Museum of the Bavarian Kings will be closed from November 9 until November 11, 2026.
During this period, Museum-, Prince- and Swan-Tickets will not be available for purchase.
We appreciate your understanding.
 

 Important travel information for arrival and departure by car or coach:

The main road through Schwangau is completely closed due to renovation work until approximately mid-December 2026. A detour via Hohenschwangau has been established. The Royal Castles remain accessible – however, please allow additional time for your journey.

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