Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century castle located in the village of Hohenschwangau in southern Germany. It is located near the town of Füssen and is situated on a hill overlooking the Alpsee lake. The castle was built in the Gothic Revival style and was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who later built the famous Neuschwanstein Castle nearby.
Hohenschwangau Castle was originally built in the 12th century and served as a hunting lodge for the Bavarian royal family. It fell into disrepair and was eventually purchased by Ludwig’s father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria, in the 19th century. Maximilian had the castle restored and used it as a summer residence for his family.
The castle is open to visitors and offers guided tours of its interior. The rooms are decorated in a neo-Gothic style, with ornate wood carvings, stained glass windows, and tapestries. Visitors can also enjoy views of the surrounding countryside from the castle’s many balconies and terraces.
Hohenschwangau Castle is a popular tourist destination and is often visited in conjunction with Neuschwanstein Castle, which is located just a short distance away.
