There is a castle in Germany that I have seen on TV and in magazines that I am dying to go to. It is blue (or it looks like it in pictures). I will plan my whole trip around this one thing if anyone could please help me. It has lots of tall turrets, they say it was build by a madman. I want to say his name was Ludwig but I may be wrong. The name of the castle is long and I think it starts with an N. Pleas help this poor crazy person. Thanks.

It isn't blue, but is often photographed against a brillitant blue sky - - much more white - - with slate-blue gray roofs. It's Neuschwanstein, the most famous castle in all Germany (by touristic standards, at least) to American tourists, in particular. It's south, and slightly west of Munich, near the Austrian border.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

It's Neuschwanstein. It's above a small village named Hohenschwangau just outside of Fussen at the end of the Romantik Road near the Austrian border. 99% of the Fodorites will know this, so you may get lots of responses. Actually, my 1st trip was centered around seeing this castle, &amp; I have made about 8 more since then. Look it up on the website: neuschwanstein.de

I don't know about the blue part - as I recall it's mostly white, but you must be looking for Neuschwanstein, probably the best known of the three castles in Bavaria built by "mad" King Ludwig.

You'll find information about the castle at:<BR>http://www.allgaeu-schwaben.com/cneuschwanstein.html<BR><BR>It's located in Upper Bavaria at the terminus of the Romantic Road in the Allgau district, southwest of Munich and in close proximity to the Austrian border.<BR><BR>Other than the fact that its cost and extravagance and the similar costs of Ludwig's other castles nearly bankrupted the Bavarian treasury, the castle has no historic significance. Ludwig never lived there; he was born and raised in Schloss Hohenschwangau, the neighboring castle.

Didn't some posts get removed from this thread?<BR><BR>Why?<BR>

Neuschwanstein is definitely the castle you are looking for however some would say that it is not in fact a castle but more of an estate or manor. King Ludwig II (some say 'Mad' - I think only "Eccentric') began construction on Neuschwanstein in 1869 (never completely finished) so it is a relatively new building (compared to other 'real' castles in Germany). Ludwig used his own money along with his family's (Wittelsbach) money and the Bavarian treasury was never touched (the myth of Ludwig spending Bavaria into bankruptcy is merely folklore). Ludwig was born at Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich and was raised in his father's castle Hohenschwangau. King Ludwig lived in Neuschwanstein for approximately 6 months and was living there when he was deposed just a day prior to his death in June 1886. Neuschwanstein - don't miss it! Ben<BR>

If you have time, go and pick up a book on Ludwig II before you go to the castle (We got one at the castle) fascinating period in European history, fascinating man, fascinationg castle! Great scenery all around. We loved it, if you have the ability go in the off season, we waiting only 7 minutes to get in, March 1999, but some friends of ours were there in June and had to wait nearly 2 hours... (lines that loop round and round).

Sorry for all the type-os back there... I promise I will proof-read in future... "we waitED 7 minutes".

What is the best way for one to get from Munich to the castle? It there a train? <BR>How long is the ride? <BR>We are considering Munich as part of our next trip to Europe. Thanks for any information

Hi AJ, I believe that a train runs from Munich to Fussen. It should take between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. To be sure check the train schedule for German trains. <BR>Regards <BR>

Hi AJ, I believe that a train runs from Munich to Fussen. It should take between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. To be sure check the train schedule for German trains. <BR>Regards <BR>

I am moving to Frankfurt next month (from South Dakota). I have never been to Germany. Does anyone know about the trains from Frankfurt to the castle?