- Upon arrival in Hohenschwangau, take time to explore the quaint shops, serene Alpsee lake, and the charming Hohenschwangau Castle grounds.
- Close to the beautiful fairytale castle Neuschwanstein is the equally enchanting Hohenschwangau castle.
- Conveniently found in the foot of the Alps, Hohenschwangau Castle is undoubtedly one of the best strategically placed and well built fortresses of all time.
- Hohenschwangau Castle Opening Hours. Between April and November, you can visit Hohenschwangau from 9:00 a.m until 6:00 p.m from Monday to Sunday.
- Hohenschwangau Castle: Historical Facts. The first mention of the castle dates back to 1090. Its founder is a member of the Schwangau family, the knight...
- Neuschwanstein Castle may be the better known, but the older of the two is Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig II grew up.
- In 1832, Maximillian II, father of the Mad King fell in love with the location of the land and purchased the ruinous Hohenschwangau Castle.
- Hohenschwangau Castle was built on the remains of the fortress Schwanstein, which was first mentioned in historical records dating from the 12th century.
- Hohenschwangau Castle is certainly not a house of cards. This castle was created as a dream palace, but it is a dream that has endured.
- Located on a hilltop over the Alpsee and Schwansee lakes, the Hohenschwangau Castle (Schloss Hohenschwangau) is a dramatic 19th-century fortress built by...