Grotto open @ Lindenhof?
 

Has the grotto re-opened at King Ludwig's Lindenhof Castle?

hi there,
I havent been to Linderhof but I took a look at the site (http://www.linderhof.de/ - also nice in english). They didnt tell anything about a closed grotto. But they didnt tell anything about an open grotto. Hm ... Is there any? I dont know.
Just take a look and perhaps You have to ask them by mail.
have fun
Gar

Hi Geordias,
everything is open, although the main entrance is covered in scaffolding, We were there last week, and I think that the restoration should be finish by next year.

Rgds, Cova

The grotto is actually faux--an underground lake surrounded by rocks. Ludwig would sail about the lake in a swan boat while listening to music by Wagner, of whom he was a great fan. The grotto is wonderful to visit, especially on a warm day, but don't miss the Persian-style pavilion either. In fact, see everything at Linderhof that you can--it's fascinating.

That grotto was so interesting! I have been to all of Ludwig's castles and I don't think he was so mad!! Just eccentric!!

I really enjoyed the grotto too.

Perhaps poor people are mad; rich people are eccentric? :-D

Exactly!! That is why he got a bum rap!!

Our first trip to Linderhof was in August 1970 on a bright sunny day. The grotto was great. The fountain was gleeming and the castle looked fantastic. Have been back three more times in the last 30+ years but that initial trip was still the best.

Enjoy that area of Germany!