Schloss Neuschwanstein, Schwangau

Very cool...the bridge is awesome. You must stand on it if you go there...excellent view. Beautiful mountains.. crystal clear water also. The castle the king grew up in is nearby and also beautiful. I wish the tour lasted longer than 30 minutes though. And that pictures were allowed....it's amazing. I would have loved to take pictures

Bavaria is home to dozens of royal castles, but the most famous were built for King Ludwig II, the "Mad King" or "Swan King." The castle is absolutely stunning inside and out. The tour was brisk but enjoyable. Photographs are NOT allowed inside the castle. Which is unfortunate for the interior walls and ceilings are covered with depictions of heroes and maidens, battles, and saintly holy men. Clearly, Leopold II left no detail to chance and spared no expense in realizing his dream castle. If at all possible, reserve your tickets in advance. The lines at the ticket office can be long. The castle tour is amazing! It is a monument to extravagance in the most beautiful setting. Reminders/Things to Know Before You Go: • Ticket lines can be long in peak season—plan ahead and book a skip-the-line tour to avoid the hassle. • Wear suitable walking shoes if you opt to walk up to the castle—the road is uphill and uneven in places. • The castle is wheelchair-accessible with buses and carriages that can bring visitors up the hill to the entrance; inside, you'll also find elevators. • Plan to spend about 2-3 hours at the castle, excluding wait times.

Really beautiful castle to visit! If you are in the area a real must see! Beside that the castle is truly beautiful and gives a real fairytale fibe, the nature is also truly stunning. A beautiful waterfall behind the castle with a beautiful stream to walk by. The bridge also adds to the experience by giving an amazing view of the castle, valley and mountains. But it is because of how beautiful it is, a big tourist spot. Lots of people, already in preseason. The parking tickets are €7,- and a tour trough the castle at least €15,50 pp. and it is a small tour. Lot's of people did need to wait over an hour until their tour would start. The walk towards the castle is okay, can be a bit steep at times. But the forest around it is beautiful. But there is the option to go with a carriage to go up and/or down. But still, besides all the people, a spot worth visiting!

Breathtaking views in every direction. Plenty of reasonably priced food and drink in the area. Well worth a visit. Accessible via public transport from Munich at a fraction of the cost of bus tour. Bring your adventurous spirit and walking shoes. Certain times of year entry tickets must be purchased in advance as they sell out daily in high season. Entry tickets only valid for time purchased so plan well. Google maps is pretty accurate and a big help with planning.

If you travel to Munich, you have to try and see Neuschwanstein Castle! It is so beautiful and majestic! My wife and I did it through a tour company but honestly it is pretty easy to get to and if I were to go back or even go my first time I would just do it myself so I could have more free time do see and do what I wanted. The inside is beautiful and you MUST go to Saint Mary’s Bridge which is about .5-.75 miles past the castle. If you go during the busy tourist season or on a busy day you may have to wait in line for 15-20 minutes to take a picture on the bridge but it is so worth it!