3 attractions in Schwangau, including Neuschwanstein Castle, Lake Forggensee and Hohenschwangau Castle. Map, details and practical tips before you go.
Castles
Schwangau
Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, is the fairy-tale palace that King Ludwig II built above a gorge at the foot of the Alps, and it is one of the most visited sights in Germany. Begun in 1869 and never finished, it inspired Disne…
Lakes
Schwangau
Lake Forggensee near Füssen in the Bavarian Allgäu is Bavaria's largest reservoir, with the Alps as a backdrop and Neuschwanstein Castle just beyond its shore. It is a lovely add-on to a visit to the castle: you can take a boat trip, walk…
Castles
Schwangau
Hohenschwangau Castle in Schwangau, near Füssen in southern Bavaria, is the yellow castle facing Neuschwanstein across the valley and the place where King Ludwig II spent his childhood. Smaller and more lived-in than its famous neighbor, i…