Hohenschwangau Castle The royal castle or Schloss Hohenschwangau is a splendid medieval castle and lies above the villages of Hohenschwangau and Schwangau. Take a leisurely ride in a horse-drawn carriage from the village of Schwangau to visit the castles. Great views of Schloss Hohenschwangau, the family home of King Ludwig as we approached Neuschwanstein. Details and photos of the […]
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Beautiful Schloss Neuschwanstein
September 15, 2014 by
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Neuschwanstein Neuschwanstein is near the village of Schwangau starting point for the pathway up to the castle. Last parking is the village of Hohenschwangau below the castle. The walk to Neuschwanstein takes about 40 minutes and provides a pleasant stroll through forested grounds and exciting views of both Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. A gentle ride in […]
Abbey of St Mang’s – Fussen – Bavarian Alps
September 3, 2014 by
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Arriving at Fussen late in the afternoon we checked into the Hotel Luitpoldpark; very nice. It was still daylight so we had time to explore the town. Walking through the main street we enjoyed looking at the quaint old buildings, some with frescoes, hanging wrought iron signs, a violin on an outside wall, and attractive […]