Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often referred to as the Swan King or Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), Ludwig ...

Nestled in the Bavarian Alps at the top of a rugged hill, the castle was commissioned by "mad king" Ludwig II in 1868, and was completed in 1892. It was built as an ode to his favourite composer ...

Ludwig II of Bavaria, more commonly known by his nicknames the Swan King or the Dream King ... ornate architectural schemes imaginable - the castle of Neuschwanstein and the palaces of Linderhof ...

Bavaria is a place apart, a nation within a nation – and the best way to discover it is on a tour of Mad King Ludwig’s extraordinary castles. These bizarre buildings are unforgettable ...

Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat. However, before the construction work was completed, he died on June 13, 1886. On August 1, 1886, the palace was opened for ...

At the foot of King Ludwig II’s masterpiece in southern Germany, the Ameron Neuschwanstein Alpsee Resort & Spa is helping to ...

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). The "Mad King" poured his heart and soul into this ...

the medieval-style Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1868. Today, it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe, and just a two-hour train ride south of ...

Herrenchiemsee was commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1878 ... Accessible only by ferry Along with the royal castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee is one of the most popular ...