Hohenschwangau Castle

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: About 15–20 minutes uphill from the ticket centre.
• Tickets: Guided tours with timed tickets; book online.
• Combo: Combined tickets with Neuschwanstein are available.

The story of Hohenschwangau Castle

Hohenschwangau was rebuilt in the 1830s by Crown Prince Maximilian, later King Maximilian II, on the ruins of a medieval castle. His son Ludwig II spent his childhood summers here.

Its rooms are decorated with murals of German legends, and from its windows young Ludwig could see the site where he later built Neuschwanstein.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Combine both castles on the same ticket.
• Book a combined ticket with Neuschwanstein.
• Photograph it from the Alpsee shore.

What's around Hohenschwangau Castle

• AlpseeLake below the castle.
• NeuschwansteinAcross the valley.
• Museum of the Bavarian KingsMuseum by the lake.
• SchwanseeSmaller lake nearby.

Questions travellers ask