Constructed in the late 1800’s by Bavarian King Ludwig II, it’s simply amazing to step into a castle where Richard Wagner (yes, the composer) was involved in. Some of the paintings inside the castle were even inspired by his compositions and operas. The brightly decorated interior (especially the throne room) of the stately home reminded me of the Brumidi Corridors in Capitol Hill and the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, except heavily gilded with gold. If it looks familiar, you might have seen it in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
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Go on a cold winter morning; it’s absolutely beautiful when it’s covered in a thin layer of snow with the morning mist just evaporating from the lake. I’ve been in spring, sure it’s nice, but not half as stunning. The earlier train from Munich during rush hour is more expensive but beating the crowds in the morning is surely worth it. Take a walk up the hill to the bus stop and catch the shuttle up the hill to the castle. Leave yourself with a little bit of time to walk over the bridge for an incredible view of the valley and the town below. It is a bit narrow so try and be courteous.
The best deal you can get online is the combo with the Hochenschwangau Castle, those are really the only two attractions you need to see there and you can be back in Munich in time for dinner. If you fall asleep during the guided tour you might have to wait for a prince charming to kiss you before you wake up, but the guides there know that and try to keep everything refreshing – that’s why I want twice!
Although the interior of the castle is complete with most of its original interiors, the Royal Bavarian experience wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Bavarian National Museum. It has all sorts of artefacts from various periods in Bavaria’s long history.
