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D-87645 Hohenschwangau, Germany
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HistoryFeb 5, 20265 min read

The Origins of Neuschwanstein Castle

Explore the captivating history of Neuschwanstein Castle and delve into the intriguing life of its creator, King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Discover the magic of King Ludwig II’s fairy tale castle in the Bavarian Alps. Guaranteed entry with priority skip-the-line access.

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Important Information

Your admission ticket is valid for a guided tour of the castle at a specific time. We expressly point out that the guided tours start punctually; in the event of late arrival, participation in the guided tour is no longer possible.

Please make your way to the castle in good time and plan additional time on site for possible security checks. Backpacks, prams, child carriers, and similar bulky items may not be taken into the palace.

Tickets are nominative and must be presented with an identity document upon entry.

Contact

Neuschwansteinstraße 20
87645 Schwangau
Bavaria, Germany
booking@neuschwanstein-journey.com
Visit Information

Opening Hours

23 March – 15 October

Daily: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Last admission: 5:00 pm

16 October – 22 March

Daily: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Last admission: 3:00 pm

Closed: 1 Jan, 24 Dec, 25 Dec

Legal disclaimer & booking terms

You are on a website of Paula Reese. The terms and conditions of sale are as follows: To ensure the best visit experience, it is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visit time, in addition to the time allocated for getting to the castle and for possible security checks.

The exclusive operator for Neuschwanstein Castle is the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (Bavarian Palace Administration). neuschwanstein-journey.com is owned and operated by the tour operator Paula Reese. When you book tickets on neuschwanstein-journey.com, you are asking Tourist Operations Ltd to purchase tickets from the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung at the regular price to allow you to visit Neuschwanstein Castle. The service you purchase on neuschwanstein-journey.com is booking tickets for you through the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung, with a commission added. These commissions are already added to the price of tickets sold by the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung. Please note that you have the option of purchasing tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle directly from the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung.

You are expressly advised that ticket purchases are not subject to any right of withdrawal. Therefore, you are not entitled to cancel orders or return tickets for a refund except as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions.

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