- The present-day Hohenschwangau (“Upper Schwangau”) castle was first mentioned in 1397, though under the name of Schwanstein.
- In 1832, Maximillian II, father of the Mad King fell in love with the location of the land and purchased the ruinous Hohenschwangau Castle.
- The castle of Hohenschwangau was rebuilt and designed by Ludwig's father Maximillian II, it replaced an old ruin in a wonderful location.
- Neuschwanstein Castle may be the better known, but the older of the two is Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig II grew up.
- Today's Hohenschwangau Castle was built into the partially preserved outer walls of Schwanstein Castle from the 14th century between 1537 and 1547.
- So from this experience with weather changing quickly and lack of shuttle bus service, I would suggest first a visit to the family Hohenschwangau castle.
- This custard-yellow castle can be found on the Western side of Hohenschwangau Village, set against the dramatic backdrop of the looming Alps.
- Hohenschwangau Castle was the childhood home of the King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the birthplace of his son, Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria.
- 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.