Who built Neuschwanstein Castle?

King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned it from 1869, following designs by architect Eduard Riedel.

Is Neuschwanstein Castle finished?

No, the building remained incomplete when the king died in 1886, with only part of the planned rooms realised.

Why is Neuschwanstein Castle famous?

It reflects Ludwig II's fascination with the Middle Ages and Richard Wagner's operas, and is one of Germany's most visited monuments.

Is Neuschwanstein Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Since 2025 it has been part of the UNESCO listing covering the palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Schwangau

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Adult: €21
Child: Free
Reduced: €20

Free for Children and teenagers up to 18 years of age; students over 18 from general/vocational schools upon presentation of school card

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Visit duration: 30 min
Where: Schwangau

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Schloss Neuschwanstein stands in Schwangau (Landkreis Ostallgäu), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 19th century. Adult admission costs 21 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

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What to know

The castle stands in Schwangau, in the Landkreis Ostallgäu, Bavaria, above the village of Hohenschwangau.
Reaching the castle involves an uphill walk from the village, so some physical effort should be expected.
Construction began in 1869 and the building was never fully completed during Ludwig II's lifetime.
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria and has been part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2025.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 28 mars au 15 octobre: 09h00-18h00
du 16 octobre au 27 mars: 10h00-16h00

Annual closures : 1er janvier, 24 décembre, 25 décembre, 31 décembre

Prices

Adult: €21
Child: Free
Reduced: €20

Free for Children and teenagers up to 18 years of age; students over 18 from general/vocational schools upon presentation of school card

Visit duration: 30 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Schwangau · Landkreis Ostallgäu · Bayern

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Address

Schwangau, Landkreis Ostallgäu

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 19th century

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Neuschwanstein Castle: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €21. Child: free. Reduced: €20. Free for: children and teenagers up to 18 years of age; students over 18 from general/vocational schools upon presentation of school card.
Neuschwanstein Castle: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold online by our partner GetYourGuide, linked at the top of this page.
Who built Neuschwanstein Castle?: King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned it from 1869, following designs by architect Eduard Riedel.
Is Neuschwanstein Castle finished?: No, the building remained incomplete when the king died in 1886, with only part of the planned rooms realised.
Why is Neuschwanstein Castle famous?: It reflects Ludwig II's fascination with the Middle Ages and Richard Wagner's operas, and is one of Germany's most visited monuments.
Is Neuschwanstein Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site?: Since 2025 it has been part of the UNESCO listing covering the palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.