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A 9:30 Start, Both Castles Inside, and 45 Minutes Uphill to the Bridge

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A full day from Munich into the Bavarian Alps, and the departure is at 9:30 AM rather than at first light, which is the point of this version.

The coach goes to the village of Hohenschwangau, where two castles stand within sight of each other. Neuschwanstein is the one Disney borrowed for the Sleeping Beauty castle. Below it is Hohenschwangau, where Ludwig II grew up, and this tour goes inside that one too, which is what separates it from the day trips that treat the second castle as scenery.

The Marienbrücke is the other reason people come: the view of Neuschwanstein from the bridge, with the mountains behind it. Reckon on a 45-minute walk to get there, uphill in places.

What's included

  • Skip the line service
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board

Itinerary

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Karlsplatz 21-24, München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

Karlsplatz 21-24, 80335 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Germany

The tour departs from Karlsplatz 21 (Stachus), next to the BUDDY Hotel. Bring your voucher, printed or on your phone, to the bus at the departure point, and board 20 minutes before departure.

  1. Hohenschwangau

    Hohenschwangau is the village under the two castles, with the Alps around it and clear lakes below. There is free time here for lunch, for the souvenir shops, or for standing still and photographing what is above you.

  2. Discover Hohenschwangau Castle

    Hohenschwangau Castle was the summer and hunting residence of the Bavarian royal family. Maximilian II rebuilt it in the 19th century, and his son Ludwig II spent much of his childhood in it. Inside are the decorated rooms, the original furnishings and the wall paintings, and the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty. This is the world Ludwig grew up in, and the legends painted on these walls are the ones he built Neuschwanstein out of.

    Extra fee

  3. Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

    In your free time you can walk up to the Marienbrücke, weather and access permitting. The bridge hangs above the Pöllat gorge and gives the view of Neuschwanstein with the Bavarian Alps behind it. It takes about 45 minutes to walk there and some of it is uphill, so wear proper shoes. Access can be closed at short notice for weather, maintenance or safety.

  4. Schloss Neuschwanstein

    Neuschwanstein is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing covering the palaces of Ludwig II. It stands above the Bavarian countryside, towers and all, and inside are the rooms he had built out of medieval legend and stage design. Ludwig is the reason it looks the way it does, and the reason it never got finished.

    Extra fee

Karlsplatz 21-24, München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

Karlsplatz 21-24, 80335 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Germany

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Admission & reservation fee to the Castles
  • Lunch

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration of the tour includes travel and lunch time
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  • Up to 30 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: en.

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