Neuschwanstein Castle Excursion from Munich
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Munich Central Station, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany
Meet your guide at Munich Hauptbahnof (main train station) and jump on the train for a two-hour scenic journey through the Bavarian countryside.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pöllat Waterfall, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
See the stunning Pöllat waterfall and enjoy some amazing views of the Hohenschwangau Castle.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marienbrücke, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
Walk along the Marienbrücke (Queen Mary's Bridge) and take in some postcard-perfect views of the Bavarian countryside and the Neuschwanstein Castle. As you cross the bridge, your tour guide will tell you how this castle became the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Hohenschwangau, Schwangau -Ortsteil Hohenschwangau, 87645 Hohenschwangau, Bavaria Germany
Take in the splendor of the village of Hohenschwangau and the neighboring castle of Neuschwanstein as you discuss the famous Lohengrin legend while overlooking the "Alpsee."
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
Walk into the castle’s courtyard, as your guide tells you about King Ludwig II, who designed Neuschwanstein. Among the stories you'll hear about are the life and passions of Ludwig II, Ludwig’s mysterious death, the Swan King, the Marienbrücke, Hohenschwangau Castle (only from outside), the Pöllat waterfall gorge, Ludwig’s patronage of Richard Wagner, and much more.
You'll also learn about the historical significance of the castle itself, its architecture and its World Heritage candidature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Neuschwanstein Castle Viewpoint, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
After that, your guide will give you 35 minutes to either take a tour of the inside of the castle (additional cost of €13.5) or explore the foothills of the Bavarian Alps.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Munich Central Station, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany
Your day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle finishes back in Munich Hauptbahnof.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Munich Central Station, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany
Meet your guide at Munich Hauptbahnof (main train station) and jump on the train for a two-hour scenic journey through the Bavarian countryside.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pöllat Waterfall, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
See the stunning Pöllat waterfall and enjoy some amazing views of the Hohenschwangau Castle.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marienbrücke, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
Walk along the Marienbrücke (Queen Mary's Bridge) and take in some postcard-perfect views of the Bavarian countryside and the Neuschwanstein Castle. As you cross the bridge, your tour guide will tell you how this castle became the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Hohenschwangau, Schwangau -Ortsteil Hohenschwangau, 87645 Hohenschwangau, Bavaria Germany
Take in the splendor of the village of Hohenschwangau and the neighboring castle of Neuschwanstein as you discuss the famous Lohengrin legend while overlooking the "Alpsee."
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
Walk into the castle’s courtyard, as your guide tells you about King Ludwig II, who designed Neuschwanstein. Among the stories you'll hear about are the life and passions of Ludwig II, Ludwig’s mysterious death, the Swan King, the Marienbrücke, Hohenschwangau Castle (only from outside), the Pöllat waterfall gorge, Ludwig’s patronage of Richard Wagner, and much more.
You'll also learn about the historical significance of the castle itself, its architecture and its World Heritage candidature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Neuschwanstein Castle Viewpoint, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
After that, your guide will give you 35 minutes to either take a tour of the inside of the castle (additional cost of €13.5) or explore the foothills of the Bavarian Alps.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Munich Central Station, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany
Your day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle finishes back in Munich Hauptbahnof.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Local guide
- Return train or bus ticket from Munich
Not included
- Entrance fee for a tour inside the castle (approx. €12 per person)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Remember to wear decent footwear for the uphill walks
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 9 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
- Entrance for a 35-minute tour inside the castle is an additional €13.5
- This tour returns to Munich at 6.30pm in winter and 7.00pm during summer
- Children under 3 are welcome on this tour for free
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please keep in mind that if you're travelling during the summer months, it's very likely that your return tickets will be by bus.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
65%
Sport
20%
Adrenaline
15%
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