along with a handy map of King Ludwig’s castles to help you choose the castle for your itinerary. See one, or see them all, it’s up to you! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links ...

Hohenschwangau Castle was a childhood family retreat of the most tragic of characters, King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein Castle was his own personal masterpiece. Romanticism, fantasy, tragedy ...

Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller castles, the medieval-style Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1868. Today, it’s one of the most ...

Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat. However, before the construction work was completed, he died on June 13, 1886. On August 1, 1886, the palace was opened for ...

The Imperial Castle at the Alter Hof was the first castle ... its most prominent resident, Emperor King Ludwig of Bavaria, and the history of Munich. Historical evidence meets multimedia ...

At the foot of King Ludwig II’s masterpiece in southern Germany, the Ameron Neuschwanstein Alpsee Resort & Spa is helping to set the standard for German hospitality.

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). The "Mad King" poured his heart and soul into this ...

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Built in Bavaria as a private retreat for King Ludwig II in 1886, the majestic structure sits atop a rugged rock ledge surrounded by stunning scenery. The castle features a range of towers ...

The castle above the Pöllat Gorge near Füssen was built by the Bavarian King Ludwig II (1845 – 1886). However, the “fairy tale king” did not live to see the completion, he died in June ...