Don't stop me now, I'm having such a fairy tale in Neuschwanstein, Bavaria
By zerrinhosgor - 1/16/2012 01:46:00 AM
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| Neuschwanstein from Marien brücke |
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| Schwangau |
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| Schwangau |
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| Schwangau |
When I arrived to Fussen, I felt that I was really lucky to be in that place. Indeed the landscape of Alps was perfect in its own but Schloss Neuschwanstein adds an extra beauty to this region. Ludwing II created a fairy-tale in the Alps, in a magnificent landscape.
It was built in medieval style in the 19th century. King Ludwig wanted to create his own alternative world. He could live like a king of the Middle Ages. This was the idea behind the castle and he created his fantasy world. But Ludwig slept only 11 nights in castle. When the guide told us the story while visiting his bedroom, I felt sorry for him.
You need to take a bus from Fussen train station to reach the area where the castle is located. Bus stop is behind the station and if you bought a bayern ticket, which gives you unlimited travel by train in Bayern, you don't need to pay for bus. It takes 5-10 mins from station.
In Hohenschwangau, at first you should go to ticket center to learn the tour times and take a ticket fitting your programme. Sometimes, it can be 2 hours between two tours in English. And please keep in mind that you need minimum 20 min to reach the castle place.
Castle is located on top of the hill and you should climb to reach it. 3 options: walking, taking bus and horse-carriage. Horse carriage has no schedule, they run independently according to demand of the visitors. If you take the bus, you need to walk when you get-off. The point is that you are responsible for your schedule, because if you miss the tour and you aren't there on time, no refund :((... If you have a good health condition, I advise you to walk.
The route was acceptable for walking. Furthermore I saw a group of 60-70 year-old people walking down in this route. Maybe it can be an encouraging example for you :)... It took 15-20 min. and I had enough time for my tour, approx. 1 hour:)) . There are souvenir shops and cafe-restaurants along your route also.
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| Walking route to Neuschwanstein Castle |
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| Neuschwanstein |
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| Neuschwanstein |
When I reached the courtyard of castle, it was time to discover surrounding, because I had enough time for my tour. I surrounded back side of castle and saw a viewpoint where lots of tourists were taking photos. It was an incredible landscape. At the background, The Alps, Alpsee and a great topography were waiting for you.
At first I watched the panoroma quite a while and took lots of photos. I had great photos but it seemed as if I had not satisfactory photos showing this magnificent view. So I took photos again and again :)))... I must confess that the photos with me were not as attractive as the photos of only panorama. I think no need to say more.
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| Alpsee |
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| Alpsee |
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| Alpsee |
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| Marien brücke from castle |
