Discover the splendid castles of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria. Visit fairytale Neuschwanstein, intimate Linderhof and scenic Hohenschwangau, before traveling through the little town of Oberammergau.
Highlights
Visit the majestic castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
Discover Ludwig’s childhood home of Hohenschwangau
Take a trip to the tiny Bavarian town of Oberammergau (if time permits)
Learn the history behind each turn from your guide or audio guide
Discover the castle with tickets available from the guide on the comfortable bus
Full description
Travel to the magnificent castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Hohenschwangau (not included) and take a small detour through the picturesque town of Oberammergau. Choose to buy your castle tickets on the bus on the day or to buy them in advance as part of the day trip. Board an air-conditioned bus and set off to discover the castles of Bavaria. First, visit the fairy-tale Linderhof Palace, the only castle that Ludwig II lived to see completed. Explore the castle and its grounds with your guide. Then, head to the quaint town of Oberammergau for photos and shopping. Next, stop at Hohenschwangau Castle, Ludwig’s childhood home, for lunch (not included) before moving on to Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the foothills of the Alps. Admire one of the most impressive sights in Germany and immerse yourself in the fairy-tale world of Ludwig II for the afternoon.
Important information
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
If you choose the option without tickets, you may buy entrance tickets on the bus. Only debit and credit cards may be used for payment ( €37 including reservation and system fees, €10 per child)
It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk from the ticket center to the castle, around 1 mile (1.5 km) on a steep uphill road
There are many steps inside the Neuschwanstein Castle
Audio commentary is available in 7 languages (subject to availability)
Included/Excluded
Transportation
Tour guide
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle entry tickets (if option selected)
Audio commentary in 7 languages
Food and drinks
Tour Plan
Starting location:
Karlspl. 21
Transfer
(1.5 hours)
Linderhof Palace
Guided tour (35 minutes) Extra fee
Oberammergau
Photo stop, Shopping (1 hour)
Schwangau
Lunch, Free time (2 hours)
Neuschwanstein Castle
Guided tour (30 minutes) Extra fee