- Underneath the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, you’ll find the equally stunning Hohenschwangau Castle.
- The present-day Hohenschwangau (“Upper Schwangau”) castle was first mentioned in 1397, though under the name of Schwanstein.
- Hohenschwangau Castle was the childhood home of the King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the birthplace of his son, Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria.
- 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.
- In 1832, Maximillian II, father of the Mad King fell in love with the location of the land and purchased the ruinous 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 is a magnificent castle located in Bavaria near the village of the same name. ... Hall of Heroes, the largest in Hohenschwangau Castle.
- After building his own castle, Ludwig left Hohenschwangau. After Ludwig's death in 1886, Queen Mary lived in the castle alone for the next three years until her death.
- 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.
- Neuschwanstein Castle may be the better known, but the older of the two is Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig II grew up.