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What is the famous white German castle?

The fairytale castle Neuschwanstein is a popular sight in Germany. The castle in Hohenschwangau (Bavaria) was built by order of King Ludwig II and the inspiration for the Disney Cinderella castle. Prepare your tour and Neuschwanstein visit with these tips for tickets.



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The fairytale castle Neuschwanstein is a popular sight in Germany. The castle in Hohenschwangau (Bavaria) was built by order of King Ludwig II and the inspiration for the Disney Cinderella castle. Prepare your tour and Neuschwanstein visit with these tips for tickets. Wilkommen in Schloss Neuschwanstein!

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The palace has appeared prominently in several movies such as Helmut Käutner's Ludwig II (1955) and Luchino Visconti's Ludwig (1972), both biopics about the King; the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), the spoof comedy Spaceballs, and the war drama The Great Escape (1963).

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Tangled – Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy It's easy to see that Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy has been the inspiration to the castle of Rapunzel's parents in Tangled.

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Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung | Neuschwanstein Castle | King Ludwig II | Biography.

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The opening of every Disney movie has a logo in the shape of Cinderella's castle since 1985.

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While on vacation in Europe, Walt Disney and his wife visited Neuschwanstein Castle. Disney was so inspired by the fairy tale architecture and surrounding landscape, that he modeled his Sleeping Beauty castle after it (which also served as the Walt Disney Pictures logo from 1985-2006).

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A visit to Neuschwanstein Castle is only possible as part of a guided tour. Your admission ticket is valid for a guided tour of the castle at a specific time. We expressly point out that the guided tours start punctually; in the event of late arrival, participation in the guided tour is no longer possible.

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