Hohenschwangau Castle: A Royal Residence with a Rich History
Explore Hohenschwangau Castle, the childhood home of King Ludwig II, and discover its rich history and stunning neo-Gothic architecture.
Hohenschwangau Castle, nestled in the village of Hohenschwangau, Bavaria, is a 19th-century palace with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It served as the childhood residence of King Ludwig II and was rebuilt by his father, King Maximilian II. Explore its neo-Gothic architecture and discover the history within its walls.
A brief summary to Hohenschwangau Castle
- Alpseestraße 30, Schwangau, Hohenschwangau, 87645, DE
- +498362930830
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 9 am-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid long queues and ensure entry, especially during peak season.
- Arrive at least one hour before your tour time to allow for parking and the walk to the castle.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the walk to the castle is uphill.
- Consider visiting the nearby Museum of the Bavarian Kings to learn more about the history of the Wittelsbach family.
- Allow at least 2.5 hours between tours if visiting both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles.
Getting There
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Car
To reach Hohenschwangau Castle by car, take the A7 motorway to the Füssen exit. Follow the B17 road towards Schwangau and then follow the signs to Hohenschwangau. Parking is available in Hohenschwangau at parking lots P1-P4. Parking fees for cars are €12 for up to 6 hours, with each additional hour costing €1, up to a maximum of €16. From the parking lots, it's approximately a 20-40 minute walk uphill to the castle.
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Public Transport
To reach Hohenschwangau Castle by public transport, take a train to Füssen. From Füssen train station, take bus 73 towards Steingaden/Garmisch-Partenkirchen or bus 78 towards Schwangau. Get off at the Hohenschwangau/Alpseestraße stop. From there, it's approximately a 20-minute walk uphill to the castle. A single bus fare is approximately €2-€4.
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Walking
From the Hohenschwangau ticket center, walking to Hohenschwangau Castle takes about 20 minutes via the direct route, which includes a lot of stairs. A more scenic route around Lake Alpsee takes approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, a horse-drawn carriage is available from Hotel Müller on Alpseestraße, which will drop you off a short walk from the castle entrance. The uphill carriage ride costs €8 per person.
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