Germany · Castles & Palaces

Winter Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich

10 Hours Round trip from Munich Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II
  • 02 Enjoy a winter day trip from Munich into the Bavarian Alps
  • 03 Take an English guided tour inside Neuschwanstein Castle
  • 04 Walk to Marienbrücke for panoramic castle views, weather permitting
  • 05 Spend free time in Hohenschwangau for lunch and sightseeing
  • 06 Return to Munich by heated modern coach

Discover Neuschwanstein Castle on a winter day trip from Munich and experience one of Germany’s most iconic sights in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. Built by King Ludwig II, this fairy-tale castle is surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery that makes the journey just as memorable as the destination.

Spend several hours in Hohenschwangau with time for lunch and an English guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle. Weather permitting, you can walk to Marienbrücke for spectacular views and photos, stroll by Alpsee lake, or see Hohenschwangau Castle from the outside. On colder days, you may also choose to visit the Museum of the Bavarian Kings at your own expense before returning to Munich by heated modern coach.

Discover Neuschwanstein Castle on a winter day trip from Munich and experience one of Germany’s most iconic sights in the heart of the Bavarian Alps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Munich, Hohenschwangau
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Winter tour to the castle Neuschwanstein from Munich

Visit with us the castle Neuschwanstein, built by the fairy tale king Ludwig II. These unique building in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape will fascinate you!

During the stay of several hours in Hohenschwangau you have the possibility to have lunch and to visit the castle Neuschwanstein with a guided tour in English. Weather permitting, you can hike to the viewpoint "Marienbrücke" where you can take incredible and breathtaking pictures of Neuschwanstein Castle. 

You can also visit Hohenschwangau Castle from the outside or, weather permitting, take a walk along the Alpsee lake. 

If the weather is cold, you can also visit the Museum of the Bavarian Kings at your own expense.

By nightfall at the latest, you will return to Munich in a heated modern coach.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Munich 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live-Guide on the coach
  • City tour by coach through Oberammergau
  • Ticket sale in cash on the coach (guaranteed tickets)

What's Not Included

  • No food and beverage at the restaurants.
  • hotel pick up or drop off
  • Neuschwanstein castle in cash

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Bring cash for the tickets, no cardpayment possible!
  • Please arrive at the meetingpoint about 15 minutes before departure!
  • Please note: There are over 300 steps to climb at Neuschwanstein Castle!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Munich, DE
Tour start
Munich, DE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Munich.

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