Walt Disney modelled the Cinderella castle after Neuschwanstein which is among one of the most famous castles in the world. All the credit goes to its beautiful setting. In winters it's so pretty to visit, not only for the castle but also for the views overlooking the valley below and beyond. Everything on your way is simply dramatic and magical.
When you live in Germany you can always take advantage of the Bayern or Bavarian ticket and travel around. We took train from Nuremberg around 7.00 am to Augsburg and from there we got our connecting train to Füssen. The train journey from Augsburg to Füssen was full of stunning views of snowy fields, mountains which were the perfect start for our trip. From Füssen we boarded a bus which you can find just outside the bahnof (train station). The bus stops at Hohenschwangau which is a village from where the path to the castle starts. There were horse carriage rides available but we decided to just walk and enjoy the scenic beauty and braced ourselves for the steady 45-minute incline.
The Schloss Hohenschwangau castle is the first thing we come across on our way which is situated slightly to the south of Neuschwanstein on a small hill between the Alpsee and Schwansee. It is said to be the summer residence of the Bavarian royal family, built by Ludwig II’s father, Maximillian II. The path towards Neuschwanstein allowed us to take a perfect picture of Schloss Hohenschwangau.
The walk continued to provide us with stunning views of the castles and the entire area surrounding it as well. The Neuschwanstein is the nineteenth century Romanesque style castle which was commissioned by Ludwig II, king of Bavaria from 1864-1886. Little sunshine, the pines coated in snow reminded us how perfect this day was. It was a storybook scene coming alive, a landscape gently brushed with a soft snow. Finally we made it to the top and walked to view the inside of the courtyard. We were totally spellbound by the fairytale masterpiece surrounded by snow. Nothing can really prepare you for the beauty of this castle in the snow; we thought it was Neuschwanstein at its best. At the top, we were also rewarded with panoramic views which were totally mesmerizing.
Then we went to Alpsee which is the lake between the mountains, an unspoilt natural beauty. The lake was surrounded by dense forest and was almost frozen but it was really peaceful to sit there like meditation. It was like living each and every moment. We just relaxed and enjoyed the scenic beauty.
The day was yet another valued adventure with my love and another reminder why European living is the greatest fairytale of all. It was really jaw-dropping beautiful and worth visiting. We are so pleased we visited and it was worth every bruise and bump! It should be a must on everyone’s bucket list.
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