SCHWANGAU, Germany--Given that King Ludwig II of Bavaria built Neuschwanstein Castle as a place where he could get away from the public and the sycophants who wanted to be near him, he might well have ...

Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein) famously served as the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller ...

There's a reason it looks like something from a fairy tale. Neuschwanstein Castle, which literally translates to "New Swan Stone" Castle, is located in the region of Bavaria in southeastern Germany.

Note: Alternate hours: April through Oct. 15: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Oct. 16 through March: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open every day except Jan. 1 and Dec. 24, 25 and 31Ticket ...

The final straw came in 1866, when a military defeat against Prussia led to the restriction of Ludwig’s powers as king. No longer a sovereign ruler, Ludwig compensated by building himself a series of ...

Germany's top tourist attraction is no longer the fabulous fairy-tale wonder Neuschwanstein Castle. It's Europa Park, Europe's version of Ohio's Cedar Point. The park in the city of Rust in southwest ...

Why visit now: Spring’s mild weather and blooming scenery make Germany’s castles, lakes, and parks especially enchanting for day trips and weekend getaways. Top nature escapes: From the crystal-clear ...