With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it was plucked straight from a medieval fairy tale. But the truth is that this over-the-top palace nestled in the ...

Perched on a cliff in the Bavarian Alps near Füssen, Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle is the epitome of the idyllic. Its spires soar to the heavens, while the surrounding landscapes are an invitation to ...

Neuschwanstein Castle is perhaps Germany's most easily recognisable tourist attraction. Known often as the Disney castle or Germany's fairy tale castle, it has a very interesting history. When ...

Fairytales don't just live in storybooks. Sometimes, they stand tall in stone and tower over mountains. Perched high in the Bavarian Alps, surrounded by misty forests and valleys that look painted by ...

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 ...

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 ...

As Neuschwanstein marks the 150th anniversary of its groundbreaking ceremony, a team from Bavaria's criminal investigation office has found its forgotten cornerstone. The famous castle still fires the ...