Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Herrenchimsee, three wonderful castles built for the so-called fairytale king Ludwig II (1845-1886). He was a person who loved to live his fantasy and he tried to realize that in his buildings. Not all Bavarians agreed with that, because it was an expensive hobby. Ludwig II was a fascinating and intelligent person but many said it was paranoid. He died under mysterious circumstances (not even enlightened) in the Lake Starnberg. He and his psychiatrist were found drowned in the lake; both went for a walk in the late afternoon and never came back.
Nowadays, the castles of King Ludwig II are very famous and well-known all over the world. I had the chance to visit all of them. They are all fascinating and beautiful and with some amazing technical gimmicks. All worth a visit but my favorite one is Neuschwanstein. I love the view from the nearby mountain. You can also see this castle and Hohenschwangau Castle (built by Ludwig’s ancestors). From the Marienbrücke (a small bridge over a gorge) you will have a perfect view of Neuschwanstein Castle.
Herrenchiemsee is located on an island in the Chimsee (a lake near Munich), a wonderful place built to look like the French Versailles.
Linderhof is the smallest of the three and it was a place where the king could stay alone.
There can be a lot more to write about Ludwig II and the three castles but I think it would be difficult to find an end.
Thank you Regina Sammet for the beautiful letter about the Bavarian Castles. I have had the chance to visit Neuschwanstein Castle and I was impressed. The road to the castle is very abrupt and long and my feet were burning and my friends put a tax on every grumbling, it was 10 euro cents.
Nowadays, the castles of King Ludwig II are very famous and well-known all over the world. I had the chance to visit all of them. They are all fascinating and beautiful and with some amazing technical gimmicks. All worth a visit but my favorite one is Neuschwanstein. I love the view from the nearby mountain. You can also see this castle and Hohenschwangau Castle (built by Ludwig’s ancestors). From the Marienbrücke (a small bridge over a gorge) you will have a perfect view of Neuschwanstein Castle.
Herrenchiemsee is located on an island in the Chimsee (a lake near Munich), a wonderful place built to look like the French Versailles.
Linderhof is the smallest of the three and it was a place where the king could stay alone.
There can be a lot more to write about Ludwig II and the three castles but I think it would be difficult to find an end.
Thank you Regina Sammet for the beautiful letter about the Bavarian Castles. I have had the chance to visit Neuschwanstein Castle and I was impressed. The road to the castle is very abrupt and long and my feet were burning and my friends put a tax on every grumbling, it was 10 euro cents.
Herrenchimsee: 47.860556,12.398056 Click for Google Maps or use numbers on your GPS to navigate.
Linderhof: 47.571667,10.960556 Click for Google Maps or use numbers on your GPS to navigate.
Wikipedia For more information, links, pictures and many more Wikipedia is the perfect site to be informed.
Official Site For visiting information (like fees and open days and times) use the official site.
Germany For travel information, the official site of the National Tourist Board, is the perfect location.
Germany For travel information, the official site of the National Tourist Board, is the perfect location.
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