Schwangau is a village in Bavaria, southern Germany. It’s a gateway to the grand Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century hilltop palace built for King Ludwig II. Nearby, Hohenschwangau Castle features ornately furnished state rooms. A cable car runs up Tegelberg, a mountain offering ski slopes and views over the surrounding countryside. To the north, Forggensee is a huge lake popular for sailing, fishing and swimming.
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"Neuschwanstein, a 19th-century palace near the Alps in Schwangau, Germany, is often credited as the muse for Cinderella’s castle, arguably Disney’s most iconic fictional design. King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned the real palace as a retreat and payed for it with his own private funds. However, he died before construction was completed and never had the chance to live in it." - Katherine McLaughlin