Most people come here to see the world-famous Castle Neuschwanstein. It can happen that
all tickets are sold out and long waiting times are necessary.
Therefore it is advisable to reserve many days in advance at Tickets Neuschwanstein Consider for the reservation: It takes about an hour to drive from our house to the ticket center, and I'd add another hour to walk to the castle-entrance.
On the other hand, a tour of the castle's interior isn't necessarily worth the effort, so you can just stick to exploring the surrounding area.
Admission (2026)
Parking
12.00€
Castle Neuschwanstein
21.00€
Castle Hohenschwangau
23.50€
Reservation fee
2.50€
... extortionate!
Shuttlebus Marienbrücke one way
3.50€
... unnecessary
Shuttlebus Marienbrücke round trip
5.00€
... unnecessary
Children under age of 18 are free. Discounts available. See here
Directions to the Parking Lot
Starting from our home, I have a nicer route to Castle Neuschwanstein than google.
Neuschwanstein has several large, expensive parking lots.
After parking first visit the "Ticket-Center". Address: Ticketcenter, Schwangau (google maps)
Sights Near the Castle
The following places can be included in a visit to Neuschwanstein:
Click on "google maps".
Marienbrücke
A must is the "Marienbrücke": A 15min walk from the castle entrance, admission free.
see map Address: Neuschwanstein, Marienbruecke(google maps)
Hohenschwangau
King Ludwig II really lived in the opposite castle "Hohenschwangau".
In walking distance to Castle Neuschwanstein.
see map Address: "Schloss Hohenschwangau" (google maps)
Gorge Pöllatschlucht
For the ascent to the castle you can also go through the "Pöllatschlucht", a gorge with waterfalls, but I would plan a ¾ hour for it or use the gorge for
the way back. The gorge is often closed for safety reasons. See here. No admission.
see map Address: Hohenschwangau, Pöllatschlucht (google maps)
Lake Alpsee
At the "Alpsee" you can swim, row or just take a walk around the lake. (1½h walking) No admission.
see map Address: Alpsee, Hohenschwangau
Mountain Tegelberg
Finally one can take the cablecar on the "Tegelberg" (www.tegelbergbahn.de) (32,50 € pP up and down in 2026).
There is also a summer toboggan run.
You can hike directly from the "Marienbrücke" to the Tegelberg with an Alpine hut. The summit "Branderschrofen" (1800m) can only be reached with easy climbing (I).
See also here Address: Tegelbergbahn, Tegelbergstraße 33, Schwangau (Google Maps)
City of Füssen
The old town of Füssen (www.fuessen.de) is worth a visit.
Address: Füssen
Cascade Lechfall
The waterfall Lechfall ist just next to the road to Reutte/Austria. Admission free.
Address: Lechfall Füssen (google maps)
Festival theatre
Festival theatre Neuschwanstein (das-festspielhaus.de), in which not only the "König Ludwig Musical" is occasionally performed.
Nice cafe directly at the lake Forggensee. Easy parking next to the Highway B16.
Address: Festspielhaus Fuessen (google maps)
