Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often referred to as the Swan King or Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), Ludwig ...

Hohenschwangau Castle was a childhood family retreat of the most tragic of characters, King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein Castle was his own personal masterpiece. Romanticism, fantasy, tragedy ...

After Maximilian's death, Hohenschwangau remained King Ludwig II's home with his mother until Neuschwanstein was completed up the hill. A combination ticket for timed tours of both castles ...

the medieval-style Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1868. Today, it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe, and just a two-hour train ride south of ...

At the foot of King Ludwig II’s masterpiece in southern Germany, the Ameron Neuschwanstein Alpsee Resort & Spa is helping to set the standard for German hospitality.

The Imperial Castle at the Alter Hof was the first castle ... its most prominent resident, Emperor King Ludwig of Bavaria, and the history of Munich. Historical evidence meets multimedia ...

One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...

Bavaria is a place apart, a nation within a nation – and the best way to discover it is on a tour of Mad King Ludwig’s extraordinary castles. These bizarre buildings are unforgettable ...

Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat. However, before the construction work was completed, he died on June 13, 1886. On August 1, 1886, the palace was opened for ...

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). The "Mad King" poured his heart and soul into this ...

Ludwig II of Bavaria, more commonly known by his nicknames the Swan King or the Dream King ... ornate architectural schemes imaginable - the castle of Neuschwanstein and the palaces of Linderhof ...