Castle · Schwangau, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the b. Built 1869.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Schwangau, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1869 |
| Architect | Christian Jank, Eduard Riedel |
| Height | Height: 65 m |
| Coordinates | 47.5575° N, 10.7494° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Neuschwanstein Castle is known for
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the b.
About Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the border with Austria. It is located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, in the municipality of Schwangau, above the incorporated village of Hohenschwangau, which is also the location of Hohenschwangau Castle. The closest larger town is Füssen.
History
Neuschwanstein embodies both the contemporaneous architectural fashion known as castle Romanticism (German: Burgenromantik) and King Ludwig II's enthusiasm for the operas of Richard Wagner. In the 19th century, many castles were constructed or reconstructed, often with significant changes, to make them more picturesque. Palace-building projects similar to Neuschwanstein had been undertaken earlier in several of the German states.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Neuschwanstein Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
Year-round; May to October has the best weather, while winter brings snow views and fewer visitors.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Schwangau |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Innsbruck Airport (INN) |
| Distance from the airport | 35.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) · Innsbruck, Austria · 34.6 miles away
- Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) · Memmingen, Germany · 38.1 miles away
- Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) · Friedrichshafen, Germany · 58.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Neuschwanstein Castle, with a link to each place's own site.
- Hotel Müller · Hohenschwangau
Family hotel below the castle
- Villa Ludwig · Hohenschwangau
Hotel in the village beneath the castle
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Neuschwanstein Castle, with a link to each place's own site.
- Schlossrestaurant Neuschwanstein · Hohenschwangau
Restaurant by the castle entrance
- Alpenstuben · Hohenschwangau
Bavarian restaurant in the village
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Frequently asked questions
What is Neuschwanstein Castle?
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the b.
Where is Neuschwanstein Castle located?
Neuschwanstein Castle is in Schwangau, Germany. Its coordinates are 47.5575° N, 10.7494° E.
How do I get to Neuschwanstein Castle?
The nearest town is Schwangau, and the nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 35.0 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle?
Year-round; May to October has the best weather, while winter brings snow views and fewer visitors.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuschwanstein_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4152 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.neuschwanstein.com/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/palace/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.