Schloss Hohenschwangau

The most famous castle in all of Germany may be Schloss Neuschwanstein, but in the same town is Schloss Hohenschwangau, which is quite magnificent in its own right.  You can even purchase a combination ticket to visit both castles at a reduced price.  Be aware, when purchasing a ticket, that you MUST show up to the castle entrance at your ticket's time or you will be denied entrance, with no exceptions.

From the main street of town, the castle looks quite impressive.  You can either take a 15-20 minute hike up to the castle or a horse-drawn carriage.  Because of the gorgeous view during the walk, that is what we suggest doing.

Once inside, you'll be shown around the castle by a tour guide.  In our case, our guide was very informative and spoke crystal clear English.  You'll get a great history of the castle and the family history of its former royal residents.  This tour was a highlight in Germany and we'd recommend it to everyone.