A day trip to Neuschwanstein was a must do on
our visit to Munich. The drive through
the countryside and mountains was absolutely stunning. The castle itself is nestled in the mountains
over looking a small village, Hohenschwangau castle and lake Alpsee. Before heading to the castle we walked on the
frozen lake and around the village.
Neuschwanstein Castle is a relatively new
castle in Europe built in the 19th century, King Lugwig II of
Bavaria built the castle with his own fortune and personal borrowing. Only 1/3 of the castle was completed due to
the death of the king and was opened for public viewing only 6 weeks after his
death.
The castle was the inspiration for Walt
Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty Castle’ and has been in many movies. Unfortunately we weren’t allowed to take
photos on the inside; it was beautifully decorated. Corban liked the throne
room and Leo liked the Kings bedroom.
One of the rooms had over 100 swans carved or painted; it even had swan
door handles because swans were the kings favourite animal. In English Neuschwanstein means New Swanstone
Castle.
We finished our day with a play in the snow
and a walk up the road to take a photo of a white chapel in the snow.
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