Where is the Sleeping Beauty castle in Germany?

Fairytale castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. The fairytale-like Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria is, with 1.4 million visitors per year, one of the three most visited tourist attractions in Germany. The Disney castle is located in the village of Hohenschwangau in the hills of the green region Allgäu in Bavaria.



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The fairytale-like Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria is, with 1.4 million visitors per year, one of the three most visited tourist attractions in Germany. The Disney castle is located in the village of Hohenschwangau in the hills of the green region Allgäu in Bavaria.

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An Iconic Example Of The Romantic Style The Neuschwanstein castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein) with its towers, authentic style, and turrets is the iconic example of the Romantic style and remains a recognizable symbol of Bavaria and Germany.

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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. However, like the queen's castle in Snow White, Disney added a few elements to create a more mystical feel.

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The castle was intended to serve as a private residence for the king but he died in 1886, and it was opened to the public shortly after his death. Since then, more than 61 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle. More than 1.3 million people visit annually, with as many as 6,000 per day in the summer.

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Neuschwanstein Castle Facts
  • Construction Spanned Almost Two Decades. ...
  • King Ludwig II's Personal Retreat. ...
  • The Castle Has Over 200 Rooms. ...
  • Built on the Site of Two Former Castles. ...
  • The Castle Has a Hidden Grotto. ...
  • Inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's Castle. ...
  • Known for specific horror stories! ...
  • The Castle's Name Means New Swan Castle


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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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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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Neuschwanstein Castle, which literally translates to New Swan Stone castle, is located in the Bavaria region of southeastern Germany.

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

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More than that, there is a side door where you can actually walk through the castle (beware, lots of stairs) and see the story of Sleeping Beauty in scenes as you go.

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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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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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In the authentic style of the old German knights' castles It was here that Ludwig II planned to build his New Hohenschwangau Castle (it only acquired the name of Neuschwanstein after the death of the king). It was to be a better recreation of an ideal medieval castle than Hohenschwangau.

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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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Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise. Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore Munich before your cruise.

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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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