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neuschwanstein | hohenschwangau | ruïne falkenstein | hohes schloß
The major attraction in the vicinity of Füssen are the castles of the royal family of Bavaria. All can be reached from the hotel by foot. The Hohes Schloß (High Castle) is located only a few minutes away, the others require a firm walk. Besides that Neuschwanstein and Hohenschangau can be reached by means of public transportation very well.
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Schloß Neuschwanstein
Schloß Neuschwanstein is without the most fantastic castle of the four. It was built for King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Building started in 1869 with the tower building. Hundreds of artists have worked on this projection of Ludwig's view on his reign.
The castle can only be visited in guided tours.
Sometimes there are concert held.
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Schloß Hohenschwangau
Writing describing the castle go as far back as 1523. From 1538-1541 the castle was almost totally rebuilt by the Italian architect Licio de Spari, for the owner of the premises, Paumgarten. The castle served as residence of the government of Schwangau. After several other owners it came into possession of the crown prince Maximilian of Bavaria and he started a restauration in 1883, since the castle had fallen into decay.
Also in this castle visiting is only possible through guided tours.
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Schloß Hohenschwangau in the night, seen from the King Ludwig Trail
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The castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, seen over the Schwansee,
during the hike from the hotel to Hohenschwangau
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Burgruine Falkenstein
This ruine is located at 1268 meter above sealevel and is therefore the highest castle ruin of Germany. It was built in 1059 (!) as a fortress for the bishop of Augsburg. In 1310 the destination changes from summer residence to governmental residence. Since the end of the 16th century there is no longer a destination known. Ludwig II, the romanticist, had bold plans to build a new castle there in 1885, but because of his early death in 1886, there were never realised.
The ruin can be visited freely.
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Hohes Schloß
This building was made in 1291 as a summer residence for the bishop of Augsburg. The present form, the so called Zungenburg, dates back to the end of the 15th century, when the Prince's Lodges and the fortifications were made.
In the Hohes Schloß there is a exhobotion of paintings, which you can visit. There is a possibility of a guided tour.
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