- Less famous, but not less worth seeing, is Hohenschwangau Castle. ... He gave it the new name “Hohenschwangau”.
- 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.
- 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.
- In 1832, Maximillian II, father of the Mad King fell in love with the location of the land and purchased the ruinous 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Duke of Bavaria. Hohenschwangau Castle at night. ... Hohenschwangau Village on left, Schloss Hohenschwangau on right, as seen from Neuschwanstein Castle.