- 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.
- Upon arrival in Hohenschwangau, take time to explore the quaint shops, serene Alpsee lake, and the charming Hohenschwangau Castle grounds.
- Visiting Hohenschwangau Castle and the neighboring, and more popular, Neuschwanstein Castle is practically an all-day affair.
- Neuschwanstein Castle may be the better known, but the older of the two is Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig II grew up.
- Schloss Hohenschwangau, or Hohenschwangau Castle, is the less popular sister of Neuschwanstein 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 was built on the remains of the fortress Schwanstein, which was first mentioned in historical records dating from the 12th century.
- Nearby Neuschwanstein Castle is much better known from its use in movies, but don’t be tempted to miss out Hohenschwangau on your visit to the area.