Neuschwanstein Castle
Castle · Schwangau ·
Fairy-tale castle inspired by German mythology and Wagner operas
Fairy-tale castle inspired by German mythology and Wagner operas
"A country rich in history and culture, Germany offers safe and clean cities, historic sites, and picturesque countryside." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"The fairy-tale castle known as the inspiration for Cinderella’s castle at Walt Disney World; especially picturesque when covered in snow and reachable as a day trip from Munich." - Sophie Friedman Sophie Friedman Sophie Friedman is a journalist, editor, and fact-checker specializing in travel and anything related to it. She also writes for AFAR, Fodor's, and The Infatuation, and was previously editor-in-chief of Michelin Guide US. learn more
"Seeing Neuschwanstein Castle delivers a dramatic, storybook experience that makes you feel transported into a fairy tale." - Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske is an associate editor at TripSavvy and a former associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. She writes and edits content about destinations around the world, covering everything from travel-related news and tips to stories about quirky destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A fairy-tale medieval palace perched on a dramatic rocky hilltop in the Bavarian Alps that draws huge crowds (about 1.4 million visitors annually) for its storybook architecture and sweeping mountain views; visitors are advised to book timed-entry reservations to avoid long lines." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, The Zoe Report, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic 19th-century palace begun by King Ludwig whose dramatic, unfinished silhouette has become synonymous with Germany and a must-see attraction in the Bavarian alpine region." - AFAR