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Schwangau – This is where
you’ll start for a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, but you really should
plan enough time for this town if you like or just plain need a break out
in the country. With four lakes, the Ammergebirge
nature reserve and miles of trails, this is a wonderful spot for stretching out your legs.
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Neuschwanstein Castle (Hohenschwangau) – King Ludwig II of Bavaria built this castle as the stone representation
of his reign, but Disneyland’s copy made it every child’s image of what
a castle should be. Started
in 1869, Ludwig never saw it completed, but you can see his dream come to
life and admire the work of the best crafts people of the time.
A tour through the castle lasts about 35 min. For admission to the castle, children under 18 accompanied by an adult are free. |
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Tip: To visit Neuschwanstein castle from Munich, Füssen is the train stop. From the train station, pick up a short bus ride to Hochenschwangau town and the castles. Or, it's also fun for kids to take a horse-drawn carriage up the mountain. |
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Castle Hohenschwangau – Nearby
Neuschwanstein is Castle Hohenschwangau. Hochenschwangau was where Ludwig II grew up, but it was rebuilt in
the mid 19th century. There are wonderful tapestries and artwork,
but most notable are the murals which seem to cover every wall in the royal
rooms. For some regal flash, check out The Hero's Hall, where the long banquet
table is decorated with gold centerpieces gold candelabras. |
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Tegelberg – |
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 Tegelberg cable car – Ride the cable car to the top of Tegelberg Mountain, with spectacular views of the valley and lake below. At the top, there's a cafe, and hiking trails.
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Sommerrodelbahn – Kids will have fun on the "summer luge," careening down a long slide on a rubber tobogganan, plus a playground with swings and slides for little ones, trampolines and water play areas. The luge is for kids over age 6. |
