Is it worth visiting Neuschwanstein Castle?

If you're traveling to Bavaria, visiting Neuschwanstein Castle has got to be on your Germany bucket list. Visitors flock to get a glimpse of this fairytale castle– and, with architecture that inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty's Castle and a location nestled in the German Alps, it's not hard to see why!



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Best Time In The Day: The best time of day to visit Neuschwanstein Castle is early in the morning or later in the afternoon when the crowds are smaller, and the lighting is better for taking photos. Plan to arrive early or stay late to avoid the crowds and make the most of your visit.

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After his passing in 1886 the construction was paused and the fairytale castle was opened to the public. Walt Disney visited this Neuschwanstein castle and used it as inspiration for the castle of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland.

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Neuschwanstein, a Bavarian castle commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, was the inspiration for King Stefan's castle in Sleeping Beauty.

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Neuschwanstein Castle was one of the most expensive castles ever made in Europe, with the construction cost reaching 7 million marks. Its incredible luxury and complicated construction technique imediatley captured the attention of the public, and tourists from all around the world came visiting.

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