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Schloss Hohenschwangau
Schloss Hohenschwangau Review
Built by the knights of Schwangau in the 12th century, this castle was remodeled later by King Ludwig II's father, the Bavarian crown prince (and later king) Maximilian, between 1832 and 1836. Unlike Ludwig's more famous castle across the valley, Neuschwanstein, the somewhat garishly yellow Schloss Hohenschwangau has the feeling of a noble home, where comforts would be valued as much as outward splendor. It was here that the young Ludwig met the composer Richard Wagner. Their friendship shaped and deepened the future king's interest in theater, music, and German mythology—the mythology Wagner drew upon for his Ring cycle of operas.
After obtaining your ticket at the ticket center in the village, you can take a 25-minute walk up either of two clearly marked paths to the castle, or board one of the horse-drawn carriages that leave from the ticket center (uphill €4, downhill €2) or the Hotel Müller (uphill €6, downhill €3).
- Address: Alpseestr. 12, Hohenschwangau, 87645
- Phone: 08362/930-830
- Cost: €10.50, including guided tour; combined ticket for Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein €21.50
- Hours: Apr.--Sept., daily 8--5:30; Oct.--Mar., daily 9--3:30
- Website: www.hohenschwangau.de
- Location: Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein
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