Q: I will be in Fankfurt and Munich during summer and want to visit the castle that was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland. I think it is near Munich. Could you give me details of how to get there, what it costs and any other recommendations? - Mandy Gibson
A: The place you are referring to is Castle Neuschwanstein, which is probably the most famous castle in the world. It was built by King Ludwig II (also called Mad Ludwig) and is located on a hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria. To get there from Munich, you can take an organised tour. Alternatively, catch the train from Munich to Fussen, which takes two hours, and then take the bus to Hohenschwangau. You can walk up the steep hill to the castle or take a carriage for six Euros one way or nine Euros return. You can only visit the castle as part of a guided tour at a cost of 12 Euros per adult. You can book in advance on the http://www.hohenschwangau.de/ website or you will be allocated a time when you buy your entry ticket at the booth in Hohenschwangau. The tours only take 35 minutes but there is plenty to explore in the area around the castle. During the tour, you climb up 165 steps and go down 181 steps, so be prepared for a little exercise. You will learn that the castle was ahead of its time in that every floor has running water, indoor heating and a flush toilet. One of the exceptional rooms you will visit is the main bedroom, which features sumptuous carving. It is said it took 14 woodcarvers nearly five years to create this masterpiece. You will also discover that Ludwig was a fan of the composer Richard Wagner and scenes from his operas appear in many of the rooms. If you also intend to visit the other two main attractions in the area, the Hohenschwangau castle and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings, you can buy a ticket that covers all three for 28.50 Euros.
A: The place you are referring to is Castle Neuschwanstein, which is probably the most famous castle in the world. It was built by King Ludwig II (also called Mad Ludwig) and is located on a hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria. To get there from Munich, you can take an organised tour. Alternatively, catch the train from Munich to Fussen, which takes two hours, and then take the bus to Hohenschwangau. You can walk up the steep hill to the castle or take a carriage for six Euros one way or nine Euros return. You can only visit the castle as part of a guided tour at a cost of 12 Euros per adult. You can book in advance on the http://www.hohenschwangau.de/ website or you will be allocated a time when you buy your entry ticket at the booth in Hohenschwangau. The tours only take 35 minutes but there is plenty to explore in the area around the castle. During the tour, you climb up 165 steps and go down 181 steps, so be prepared for a little exercise. You will learn that the castle was ahead of its time in that every floor has running water, indoor heating and a flush toilet. One of the exceptional rooms you will visit is the main bedroom, which features sumptuous carving. It is said it took 14 woodcarvers nearly five years to create this masterpiece. You will also discover that Ludwig was a fan of the composer Richard Wagner and scenes from his operas appear in many of the rooms. If you also intend to visit the other two main attractions in the area, the Hohenschwangau castle and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings, you can buy a ticket that covers all three for 28.50 Euros.
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