Hohenschwangau Castle, Gothic Revival castle in Schwangau, Germany
The yellow stone castle stands at 844 meters elevation, featuring decorated towers and multiple levels overlooking lakes Alpsee and Schwansee in Bavaria.
King Maximilian II of Bavaria commissioned architect Domenico Quaglio to reconstruct the medieval fortress in 1837, transforming it into a summer residence.
The castle walls display over 90 paintings that illustrate medieval German romances and the regional history of Schwangau through detailed artworks.
Visitors need advance reservations to tour the castle interior, which remains open throughout the year except for December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
Queen Marie of Prussia established an alpine garden at the castle grounds, incorporating native plants collected from the surrounding Bavarian mountains.
Location: Schwangau
Inception: 1837
Architects: Domenico Quaglio the Younger
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Elevation above the sea: 844 m
Address: Alpseestraße 30, 87645 Hohenschwangau
Website: http://hohenschwangau.de
GPS coordinates: 47.55583,10.73639
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
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