Neuschwanstein Castle — unofficial guide & blog
Bavaria, Germany · visitor information, history and photo album
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Last updated: 8 October 2026
This site is an independent publication and is not affiliated with the Bavarian Palace Administration.
This site is an independent publication and is not affiliated with the Bavarian Palace Administration.
Welcome to the unofficial Neuschwanstein guide
Welcome! This is an unofficial guide and blog about the famous fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps. Here you will find practical visitor information — opening hours, tickets, directions and photo spots — as well as articles about the castle’s history. We do not sell tickets and take no commissions: everything is written by independent enthusiasts.
Start here:
- Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle: tours, tickets and practical tips
- Tickets and tours explained
- A palace for one king: the story of Ludwig II’s retreat
- Marienbrücke and the best viewpoints
- Photo album — the castle in pictures
Bookmark this site and check back before your trip — the practical details are re-checked regularly. If you have corrections or questions, write to us.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons — Wilfredor (CC0); Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de (CC BY-SA 3.0 DE); Simo Räsänen (CC BY-SA 3.0); Softeis (CC BY-SA 3.0).