Château de Neuschwanstein, also known as the New Swan Stone Castle, stands on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is a fairy-tale castle, commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria, and it is often cited as the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
What to expect
The castle is an attraction in its own right, and it makes a memorable day out for those interested in architecture, royal history or simply striking scenery. Its position on the hillside gives it views across the surrounding landscape, and the setting is as much a part of the visit as the building itself.
Getting there
- The castle is in Schwangau, in the Bavarian region of Germany.
- The postal address is Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau.
- The castle sits above Hohenschwangau, so the village is the natural starting point for the approach.
- For questions before you travel, the contact telephone number is +49 8362 930830.
Around the castle
Schwangau and Hohenschwangau make a pleasant base for a visit. Together with the castle, they offer a quiet mountain setting in the Bavarian Alps region, well suited to combining a visit to the castle with time spent in the surrounding countryside. Travellers who enjoy history may wish to plan their visit around the castle and the nearby village together.
