Neuschwanstein Castle is probably the most well-known and definitely one of the most stunning castles in Germany, making it a must-see on our trip to Bavaria.
When we got there, the first thing I wanted to do was find the best spot to admire the view. Honestly, every angle of Neuschwanstein Castle is amazing, even if you’re looking from close up on the road behind the castle.
We stopped in nearby fields, and I was immediately blown away by my first glimpse of Neuschwanstein Castle—it was impressive, to say the least.
I had been dreaming of visiting for a long time, and seeing it in person did not disappoint me one bit! Naturally, I ended up taking a ton of photos to make sure I captured every detail.
As we continued our journey, I realized just how impossible it was to get a bad view of the castle. We drove around looking for parking, and every turn offered a new, breathtaking perspective.
After parking, we collected our pre-booked tickets for the castle tour. It’s important to book in advance because Neuschwanstein Castle is very popular, and you don’t want to miss out.
There are a few ways to get up to the castle since you can’t drive directly there. You can take a special bus to Marienbrücke (Queen Mary’s Bridge), ride a horse and carriage, or walk if you’re up for it. Personally, uphill hikes aren’t my favorite, so we took the bus, which is the quickest option. While the horse and carriage looked fun, the lines were quite long.
Regardless of which option you choose, you will have to wait a bit, but both the bus and the horse and carriage bring you back down, so no worries about finding your way back.
The view from Marienbrücke is breathtaking, with Neuschwanstein Castle set against the beautiful Bavarian landscape.
We ventured beyond the bridge and climbed a little into the nearby mountains, where the views continued to impress. Marienbrücke is positioned higher than the castle, so walking down from there to the castle is easy and offers an amazing view of Hohenschwangau Castle, the childhood home of King Ludwig II, who built Neuschwanstein.
I wish we had more time to visit Hohenschwangau Castle, but we had a plane to catch back to London right after our Neuschwanstein adventure.
Inside Neuschwanstein, you can’t take photos, so I can’t show you much from within. Although it’s not completely finished, the completed parts are definitely worth seeing. If you can’t explore inside, make sure to enjoy the area around the castle and visit Marienbrücke for its spectacular views.
After a quick look at the Bavarian scenery from the castle’s balcony, we said goodbye to Bavaria and headed back to Munich for our flight home. During our days in Bavaria, I completely fell in love with this part of Germany. Even though I don’t usually pick favorites, this place stands out as one of the most beautiful in Germany. I’m already planning a return trip in winter to enjoy the Christmas markets and some skiing fun!
