- The largest room in Hohenschwangau Castle is the banquet hall, which is called “the Hall of the Heroes.” It takes up the entire width of the castle, it’s so big.
- This custard-yellow castle can be found on the Western side of Hohenschwangau Village, set against the dramatic backdrop of the looming Alps.
- Upon arrival in Hohenschwangau, take time to explore the quaint shops, serene Alpsee lake, and the charming Hohenschwangau Castle grounds.
- Less famous, but not less worth seeing, is Hohenschwangau Castle. ... He gave it the new name “Hohenschwangau”.
- Visiting Hohenschwangau Castle and the neighboring, and more popular, Neuschwanstein Castle is practically an all-day affair.
- 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 was built on the remains of the fortress Schwanstein, which was first mentioned in historical records dating from the 12th century.
- Duke of Bavaria. Hohenschwangau Castle at night. ... Hohenschwangau Village on left, Schloss Hohenschwangau on right, as seen from Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Neuschwanstein Castle may be the better known, but the older of the two is Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig II grew up.