Category: Neuschwanstein
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Tragic Story of Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle

Germany’s most famous attraction, Neuschwanstein, is located in scenic Bavaria. This beautiful 19th century castle was built by king Ludwig II before his tragic death in 1886. In this blog, we will discuss the tragic circumstances behind this landmark which had been the inspiration behind Disney’s Cinderella castle. Ludwig II was King of Bavaria from 1864 until…
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Neuschwanstein Castle – A Walking Tour

Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill on the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Bavaria, Germany, close to border with Austria. The castle served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s “Cinderella Castle” in Magic Kingdom Theme park, Florida, USA. After ascending to the throne in 1864, King Ludwig II of Bavaria felt…
