Why is hohenschwangau castle famous?

What is this? This castle has for many years been outshined by the nearby Neuschwanstein Castle. However, that has not stopped architecture lovers and tourists from visiting this castle. The Hohenschwangau Castle was home to King Maximilian of Bavaria in the 19th century.

Where is the hohenschwangau Castle?

Bavaria
It was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was built by his father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria. It is located in the German village of Hohenschwangau near the town of Füssen, part of the county of Ostallgäu in southwestern Bavaria, Germany, very close to the border with Austria.

When was Hohenschwangau castle built?

1837Hohenschwangau Castle / Opened

Does anyone live in the Neuschwanstein castle?

The castle was intended as a private residence for the King, until he died in 1886. It was open to the public shortly after his death. Since then more than 61 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle….

Neuschwanstein Castle
Other designers	Ludwig II, Christian Jank

Where can I take pictures of Neuschwanstein Castle?

The easiest spot to take a picture of Neuschwanstein Castle is right below the main gate. There is a little glass viewing platform above the abyss which is an ideal spot to take a family picture. You won’t be the only one to have this idea, so you might have to wait quite some time to get your shot.

Is Neuschwanstein Castle in the Black Forest?

Answer is No. Neuschwanstein castle is not in The Black Forest. Neuschwanstein castle is located 5 hours to the east of The Black Forest.

Who lives in Neuschwanstein Castle Germany?

Since then more than 61 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle. More than 1.3 million people visit annually, with as many as 6,000 per day in the summer….

Neuschwanstein Castle
Architect	Eduard Riedel
Civil engineer	Eduard Riedel, Georg von Dollmann, Julius Hofmann
Other designers	Ludwig II, Christian Jank