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Tours
- All tours
- Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip from MunichA guide all day, the train or bus from Munich, the walk up to the castle and Mary's Bridge, with entry if you want it.
- Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Full-Day TripLinderhof Palace, a drive through Oberammergau, then Neuschwanstein: two of Ludwig II's castles by coach in a day.
- Premium Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Small-Group TourSkip-the-line tickets for both castles, 28 guests at most, a coach with extra legroom and snacks and drinks on board.
- Neuschwanstein Full-Day Trip by VanHotel pickup in Munich, a small van, the Romantic Road and the Wieskirche, then a cheese farm on the way home.
- Neuschwanstein Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets3 hours from the village: a pre-reserved ticket even on sold-out days, the bus to Mary's Bridge and the carriage down.
- Neuschwanstein Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio GuideA timed castle entry with the audio-guided tour, the kitchen and the balcony, picked up at Füssen station.
- Neuschwanstein Bus Tour with Oberammergau or Alpine CoasterGroups of 30 at most, a guided hike to Mary's Bridge, and an Alpine Coaster ride or a walk through Oberammergau.
- Neuschwanstein by Bus & Munich Christmas Market WalkThe castle in its winter coat by day, then a guided walk through Munich's Christmas markets as the lights come on.
- Premium Neuschwanstein Small-Group Tour by Train10 to 12 guests by regional train from Munich-Pasing, a local guide, the castle ticket included and a lunch break.
- Private Neuschwanstein Tour from MunichYour own driver-guide and van from your hotel, timed castle tickets, a carriage ride down, Oberammergau and Ettal.
- Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castle TicketsHohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein in one day, with reserved time slots and audio-guided tours of both castles.
Guides
- All guides
- Castle ticketsWhat a ticket costs in 2026, when to book, same-day sales and what to do on sold-out days
- Without a tourThe train to Füssen, bus 78, driving and parking, and how to time your castle slot on your own
- Day trip from MunichHow long the day is, train vs coach vs van vs private, Linderhof and which trips include the ticket
- The walk, bus and carriageThe 1.5 km walk, the shuttle bus to Mary's Bridge, the carriage, waiting times, winter rules, prams and the stairs inside.
- The best viewMary's Bridge and when it closes, the Jugend viewpoint, Tegelberg, the meadows and the Alpsee, photos inside and drones.
- The castle's historyLudwig II and Wagner, the building years and the technology, June 1886, the WWII art depot, Disney, the owner and UNESCO.
Blog
- All posts
- Neuschwanstein in winter 2026Winter hours, the bus and Mary's Bridge in snow, the carriages, what to wear and Linderhof in winter.
- Neuschwanstein at Christmas 2026The four closed days, holiday waits, the castle and Christmas markets tour and the Christkindlmarkt dates.
- Neuschwanstein and UNESCOThe 2025 listing, the four palaces in it, visitor numbers, the renovation and two sites in one day.
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