Neuschwanstein Fortress is certainly one of Germany’s most recognisable points of interest and makes for an exquisite tour from Munich.
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Mentioned to have been the inspiration behind Disney’s Sleeping Magnificence citadel, the nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace perched atop a rugged hill in southwest Bavaria is lower than two hours’ drive from Munich, making it simple to go to in a day. There are a large variety of excursions to the citadel from Munich to select from, and we’ve picked out three of the most effective, based mostly on value, worth for cash, and traveller evaluations.
Neuschwanstein Fortress Tour
This full-day Neuschwanstein Fortress tour departs from central Munich, travelling by practice to the Bavarian Alps in round two hours. All through the journey and go to, educated English-speaking guides present historic context and commentary on King Ludwig II. The itinerary consists of time at key viewpoints, resembling Marienbrücke, in addition to views of close by Hohenschwangau Fortress and the encompassing alpine panorama. Visitors can even discover lakeside and canyon areas if situations enable. Transportation and guiding are included, with free time on website and optionally available entry to the citadel inside organized with out queueing. From €79 per individual.
Neuschwanstein Fortress Tour and Alpine Coaster
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Mix a go to to Neuschwanstein Fortress with an adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster trip by way of the alpine mountains on this action-packed tour. Beginning in Munich, you’ll be transported to the fairytale-esque citadel the place you’ll be able to enter with skip-the-line tickets. Later, you’ll proceed south, passing the crystal clear fjord-like lake Plansee, with the added choice to cease off at Schloss Linderhof palace. Your subsequent port of name is the thrilling Alpine Coaster, the world’s longest toboggan run, affording passengers breathtaking views with the wind of their hair. To spherical off your tour, you’ll go to the rococo Pilgrimage Church of Wies, the 14th-century Ettal Monastery, and the gorgeous Lake Starnberg, earlier than returning to Munich. From €421 per group (worth varies by group measurement).
Personal Tour: Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
See two of the palaces constructed by King Ludwig II of Bavaria on this personal, full-day tour from Munich. Departing early morning following a lodge pick-up, you’ll be pushed southwest to the Bavarian foothills of Füssen. Alongside the way in which, you’ll cease on the well-known Wies Church, if desired, earlier than arriving in Hohenschwangau in time for lunch (personal expense), and a personal tour of Hohenschwangau Fortress. The subsequent cease is Neuschwanstein Fortress, the place you’ll get to skip the sometimes lengthy strains to get inside and revel in a personal tour of this medieval masterpiece. Lastly, you’ll be able to select between a stroll across the scenic Lake Alpsee or proceed by coach to the Linderhof Palace, about an hour away in Ettal, earlier than being despatched again in Munich. From €466 per group (worth varies by group measurement).
