Witness the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a day trip from Munich. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, admire Bavaria’s magnificent scenery as you journey to Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home. Join an optional interior tour and then continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Enjoy free time in nearby Hohenschwangau village for lunch and to explore Neuschwanstein’s grounds, and take an optional castle tour. Entrance fees not included.
- King Ludwig II’s Royal Castles day trip from Munich
- Admire lush Bavaria on route to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, both built by Germany’s ‘mad’ King Ludwig II
- Tour (own expense) the inside of the lavish Linderhof or visit the Moorish Pavilion in the grounds
- Ogle the hilltop Neuschwanstein, the model for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle
- Enjoy free time to tour Neuschwanstein’s interior (own expense) and explore its grounds and Hohenschwangau village
- Learn about the ‘mad’ Ludwig and his desire to create his own fantasy castles
- Enjoy a shopping stop in postcard-pretty Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play
Words can not describe these castles! We toured the Linderhof castle which was the King’s hunting lodge – wow don’t show this to any of my hunting friends, I’m afraid our deer camps pale in comparison. Then we were off to see Neuschwanstein Castle! It is unbelievable and so enchanting just like in fairy tales. Having seen Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyworld it definitely was inspired by this castle. The third castle pictured is Hohenschwangau, this is where King Ludwig grew up and was is father’s castle.
Adventures with Cindy 