Why did they build Neuschwanstein Castle?

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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Discover its history and how to get there from Munich. A fairytale palace constructed under the orders of the eccentric yet introverted Ludwig II of Bavaria, or Mad King Ludwig as he has come to be known by many, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.

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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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But even as he strove to evoke medieval grandeur, he embraced Industrial Age technology. Neuschwanstein — only about as old as the Eiffel Tower — had electricity, running water, and a telephone. To visit the castle, travelers must buy tickets for the 30-minute guided tour.

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

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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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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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While the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle broke ground during the summer of 1868, the first foundation stone wasn't laid until September 5, 1869. By 1873, parts of the castle could be occupied by Ludwig II, though he never lived to see his full vision realized.

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With the revolution of 7 November 1918, the 738-year reign of the Wittelsbachs, the first monarchy in the German Empire, came to an end in Bavaria. After the Bavarian royal couple fled during the night of the revolution, the Eisner government tried to obtain an official resignation from the monarch.

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Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Ludwig III (Ludwig Luitpold Josef Maria Aloys Alfried; 7 January 1845 – 18 October 1921) was the last King of Bavaria, reigning from 1913 to 1918.

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Ludwig's weird fantasy Neuschwanstein Castle has become not only a symbol for all of Germany (thanks to Disney) but also a huge cash machine, forking more than $15,600,000 annually to the Bavarian treasury.

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Neuschwanstein became a temporary repository for stolen art during the war. The castle's expansive rooms and hidden chambers were used to store looted paintings, sculptures, and other cultural treasures. The castle's unique location on a lofty mountainous perch in the Alps marked it as an ideal den for thieves.

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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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