Castle Neuschwanstein: 4 Reasons NOT to Visit Germany's Most Overrated Tourist Trap | Travel Guide

[@mimamo]

If you come to see an authentic medieval castle, you'll be sorely disappointed, but if you come for knowing the true story and meaning behind Neuschwanstein Castle, you'll be amazed. This castle and its surroundings are basically the predecessor and inspiration of Disneyland. It's the fantasy kingdom of a shy, melancholic and extremely reclusive king. He, with the help of his favorite artists and architects (mostly opera set designers and builders), built himself a dreamworld up in the mountains and clouds. And today, over a hundred years later, we are still able to step into his immortalized dreamworld. No doubt, when I mentioned Disneyland earlier a lot of noses wrinkled and sniffed. That's kitsch, not art, because of how commercialized it is. And Neuschwanstein Castle is today indeed just as commercialized as Disneyland, but it didn't start this way, not like Disneyland did. As described above, this is someone's genuine fantasy and dreams materialized, never meant to be sold and experienced by anybody else. Can there be more genuine art? :)

[@samkapoor3441]

Agree. I was there just a year ago in September and loved every bit of it. I took a (bus) day tour from Munich and they took care of buying tickets and timed it well. It is silly to compare it with other castles. Europe has many beautiful castles and they are all beautiful in their own way and so is Neuschwanstein. The story behind the castle, eccentric but beautiful exterior, its perfect location in Bavarian Alps . . . all makes it a very memorable trip. Don't forget the views from the balcony, those are heavenly. Sorry, not much can be done about crowds . . . just show up early in the day and you will avoid crowds. Will I go back there again. Heck Yeah! I plan to take my family (from US) there next year.

[@RealBwaite]

I am glad I took the tour. We loved it!

[@NearFromHome]

Glad you liked it. We did not, but very one is different 😎

[@charleygreycat3352]

Years ago, my family traveled to Neu Schwanstein Castle in 1965. The parking lot was mostly empty. We walked up the steep hill to the Castle entrance. The kiosks along the way sold Fantas, ice cream, and cheap trinkets. My father paid a few Deutsche Marks to gain entrance for all of us. The guided tour was most fascinating, since Germany was destroyed only 21 years earlier, and this Castle had avoided the bombing but was pillaged by Allied Forces. Fast forward to December of 1986. My parents-in-law attended my wedding, and I took them to visit Neu Schwanstein. The parking lot was not full, we walked up the hill, and for a few Marks per person, were able to tour the castle. The most remarkable thing we saw, was Hang Gliders up on higher mountain peaks sailing down to ground below, while Luftwaffe F-104s zoomed below them! Be well.

[@NearFromHome]

That's crazy. Traveling in the 60s must have been so cool! It reminds me of Camille's grandparents who traveled extensively in Germany in the 70s!

[@TheTravelPrincess]

I absolutely loved Neuschwanstein! I've wanted to visit since I was little (before instagram made it famous) I think it's beautiful inside and out. Ive gotten lots of compliments on the photos I've taken of it. It met my expectations as my fantasy castle. Being from the UK, how many "castles" were built or rebuilt in the romantic midieval style in the Victorian era? If you know what you are getting into and try to work around the crowds it's great. It's all about managing expectations.

[@TheTravelPrincess]

Perhaps those who don't like it need to see it from the perspective of their inner 10 year old princess.

[@NearFromHome]

It was famous and overcrowded long before instagram. Either way, the main takeaway I would like viewers to have, is that they shouldn't feel pressured to see these types of attractions. They should really think about what their hobbies and interests are, and plan their vacations around that. I think there is way too much unnessessary pressure to see these famous attractions.

[@elmerfuchs98]

I know it's a bit far from Munich, but have you been to Burg Eltz and/or Cochem Castle? I've been to Burg Eltz and definitely reccomend it. The medieval arms collection was spot on, and the hike to the castle from the Mosel River was nice and easy. Thanks for the nice content guys!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! We plan on getting there eventually! Planning multi day trips becomes tricky, and we always end up putting it off. They sound so cool.

[@043778cc]

You cannot understand This castle, whitout the other legacy of HM King Ludwig II. You need to see this as a Pilgrimage in the Alps, in memory for this King, there never will be another King like him. Besides, it has never been misused in the Nazi Ideology, however, the Nazis even they, understood, the King was a menace to Hitler. So This building is the symbol of a pure Bavaria. Besides, the Bavarian people know that this castle makes money, many more then the original cost, so they admire the spirit and geneous of the King, who used the most modern techniques to create a fake image, of high quality.

[@ginnyweasley8665]

I agree I love ruins and part of the joy is the historical story, but as an architect I could enjoy it just for it's beauty and structure.

[@NearFromHome]

Glad you like the architecture. We just don't hahah. No problem though, to each his own.

[@Towelieban_]

Definitely agree that the inside is boring. However, the outside in my opinion is the romantic image of all our inner child's medieval fantasies. Walking the path to the castle and staring up at the massive walls and towers is unlike anything you can experience, even modern day skyscrapers don't have such an impact. I would say everyone should visit it at least once, preferably during the week in the off-season due to the flood of tourists.

[@NearFromHome]

Maybe the crowds ruined the outside for us. Who knows 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We absolutely loved this and totally agree with everything you say, but wait for it …… we love it!!!! And here’s why Hold my beer, stretches arms, laces fingers…. Crack… and here we go!! 1. He was a spoilt brat who didn’t really contribute too much to history - true!!! But…. We find his story fascinating. We’ve done the tours of both palaces and although it’s never said on the tours, the poor guy was obviously gay. He hated reality and hated what he felt inside, being told by the church constantly that it was wrong. I’ve read afew articles about him and dalliances he may have had. He lost himself on the world of theatre, had the most massive crush on Wagner (who by all accounts was a womaniser and probably just used old Ludwig for his money). So he created a fantasy world where he could be- behind close doors, who he was. I often liken him to Michael Jackson - odd but bear with me on this!! 2. The palace building is a bit crap!! - true!! Compared to old castles yes, it’s totally crap. But again, he loved theatre and basically built himself a stage set. Here’s my Michael Jackson analogy, Michael built Neverland to hide in, Ludwig built Neuschwanstein! Both could be their true selves in their fantasy places. Neuschwanstein was perfect for filming chitty as it was a film set in the making. It’s set in the most impressive places and like most things (me included) looks better from a distance! 3. It’s crap on the inside!! Well yes, he hardly furnished any of it, but the rooms he did kit out were pure fantasy. Again stage back drops for Wagners operas. The main hall is as opulent as you could want and I believe they still do a Wagner concert there each year - something we’d love to go to! 4. No good hiking and tourists. True indeed. The first time we went it was snowing, so tourists were very few and the next time we went we got up at the crack of dawn and we’re first up there and had the bridge to ourselves! But yes, we wouldn’t go mid summer at midday. We have walked all the way around Alpsee and enjoyed that, but I guess it’s not what you’d call a hike! 5. This one’s an extra, for me and Wills it holds such special memories of special times. An Inter railing trip and also when my tour got cancelled and Wills was out visiting so we got 5 days off together. I think you can be in the most crap place on earth, but if the memories are good, it doesn’t matter where you are. So….. was he murdered because he was spending money like water or for his sexuality??? All in all an interesting story. Thanks so much for this video. One day we would love to make one and tell his story from how we see it. We love all your other suggestions too (been to afew, but have added the others to our list!) Sorry for the essay and it’s not hate at all - bloody love your channel. Now where’s my beer!! 🍻

[@jonlampe6189]

Well said, I have also visitef Neuschwanstein and enjoyed it!

[@vicb3787]

I recommend hiking around the castle to get some impressive views of the castle, the valley and the alps without the long lines and crowds.

[@NearFromHome]

Yes definitely! The surroundings are pretty!

[@Mario-M5]

​@@NearFromHome I will stay near the castle for a few days. I am planning to take my art stuff with me to draw it. But I heard that the Marienbrucke brigde will be closed! Do you know how I could find a good and accesible (by hiking) spot south of the castle with a good view of it? A trail to the south mountain or something?

[@NearFromHome]

@@Mario-M5 that's a very cool thing to do! Unfortunately the bridge is closed. If you hike to the Marienbrücke, a lot of people walk off the trail to get similar views.

[@RobbZipp]

New subscriber here! I loved seeing you go to all of the Christmas markets and telling us what’s good and how to best enjoy them! I went to Munich in November 2017 and had one day where we could have either went to this castle, or Dachau. I chose the later. It was so sad, but I don’t regret it at all, especially hearing what you said about the castle here. I know it wouldn’t be fun, but maybe you can make a tasteful video about Dachau. I think it’s very important for people to know more about it. I just wish I was a proper vlogger back then. I have no idea when I’ll be able to come back. Keep up the great work, guys! I’ll be watching!

[@NearFromHome]

Hi! Thanks for the sub! Glad you have enjoyed the Christmas market content! We have considered doing a video on Dachau multiple times, but there are still so many fears we have about not covering it correctly. We definitely always keep it in mind though!

[@RobbZipp]

@@NearFromHome I totally understand. It’s not a happy fun place. It’s very emotional and really showed me what right wing lovers do.

[@ESUPhysicsBuckley]

Neuschwanstein isn't really a castle so much as a work of art. IMO it is best seen from a distance against the mountains. We went inside and toured it a long time ago (late 1990s) and it's true that it just doesn't seem real enough. (Plus it's unfinished.) Last week we were in Fussen and decided to experience Neuschwanstein from "above." We took the Tegelbergbahn gondola from just east of Neuschwanstein up to the top of the slightly more than mile-high mountain and then hiked down. The views of the castle from the gondola were spectacular. The trail that takes you down behind the castle is long (about 8 miles) and surprisingly treacherous for those of us who are "light weight", inexperienced hikers (on either side of age 60). It's not a family stroll and half way through we were wondering if we had made a mistake by trying it. But the views of the surrounding mountains were breathtaking an we managed to survive the 3.5 hour trek down. (The 2 hours that the signs say are estimates for only German mountain goats.) Anyway, I thought you folks might like an alternative idea for the Neuschwanstein area because it is worth seeing.

[@doktoronyx6619]

Near Neuschwanstein Castle is castle Hohenschwangau. This is nice to visit. It has history and people actually lived in it.

[@NearFromHome]

Yes we have been! It's cute.

[@AmarJagat195]

I have been there just 1 week ago. I enjoyed it and I liked it very much specially the view and the hiking for almost 30 min. I liked the location and story behind it was really interesting and a tragedy also .In summer it seemed really beautiful.

[@NearFromHome]

Glad you liked it! At the end of the day, all that matters is enjoying it!

[@turnerturner3281]

Thanks for tips! I found this very helpful!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! 🥰

[@stephenhunsaker]

What are your thoughts on Linderhof Palace? Do you recommend it or is it a pass?

[@NearFromHome]

That’s the one we haven’t visited yet! 😭 I’ve heard it’s nice. I do like Nymphenburg as well, mostly for the beautiful grounds and botanical garden. 😎

[@YungBiggMike]

I grew up in Germany/Netherlands and Neushwanstein is my favorite memory! The tulip gardens of Holland are 2nd!

[@NearFromHome]

very cool!

[@alyxandrasherwood1176]

You have once again sent me down the rabbit hole of more videos to watch and finding ways to add more day trips to my one week stay in Munich. Neuschwanstein is not on my list but I may need to make a stop at Ehrenberg.

[@NearFromHome]

Wooo! Glad to have persauded more people to get out into Bavaria. :) Have fun!

[@GEexplores]

Very good information!! My husband is on your side and I only wanted to get the epic shot with the bridge in view and not tour the castle. Our visit is scheduled in less than 2 months, 12-18 March so looking for recommendations.

[@NearFromHome]

Hopefully we have provided you with lots of stuff to do regardless if you choose to visit Neuschwanstein! :)

[@amyaldridge3295]

Ellen I would go get your picture! We went and it was very memorable and one of my favorite touristy things we did in Munich, but there are sooo many people there. Definitely not going to have a perfect shot because of that. There is a little village at its base and we explored it on a bicycle tour which I would recommend. Like the video said, you can definitely skip the inside tour. I found that pretty disappointing, rushed and expensive.

[@essenceofthekeys2673]

@@amyaldridge3295 that sounds exactly like what I have in mind! Thank you.

[@NearFromHome]

@@amyaldridge3295 agreed! We were going to talk about Füssen as well, but we didn't want the video to be too long. It's a pretty cute town.

[@rickmortyson4861]

Another tourist coming for instagram....

[@AlexVieira-z8f]

Could you PLEASE make a Herrenchiemsee video! The ones out there are just poor quality and we've become spoiled with your great content, narrative, camera work and editing (and cats!)

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot. We had been meaning to!

[@melbaker9495]

We are spending five days in Munich this coming May and I have a list of side trips planned. I was "meh" on Neuschwanstein and now I'm convinced. It reminds me of Heart Castle in Central California built by William Randolph Hearst. A giant castle constructed in the early 20th century with lots of European art he bought on the cheap. It's on the famous Big Sur highway, which is absolutely worth the effort, but one visit to the castle was plenty. Over priced, over touristy and a big bother to see. Instead we'll do a day trip to Salzburg and probably Zugspitz which does sound pretty amazing.

[@NearFromHome]

Ah I have never heard of it. The two sound pretty comparable though. We have videos on the Zugspitze and Salzburg, so please check them out! Additionally, we have a video on Munich food! :D

[@jrow84]

Trip report? I'm going to Munich in November and am compiling a must-do list

[@AMJDG]

When I was stationed at Ramstein AB, Germany one of my goals was to visit Neuschwanstein - and I did. It was as amazing as I thought it was. So, we can agree to disagree...

[@NearFromHome]

Lol sure. I’m glad you made it out there! If people genuinely like it, it think that’s fine. I just think it’s weird that people default visit because they’re supposed to

[@beaublack1407]

Agreed, and it mystifies my clients. I go to/send people to Linderhof, or even Hohenschwangau. The outside of N is the real highlight.

[@NearFromHome]

Yeah it's so sad that going to Neuschwanstein is just the default. There's so much to see in the area!

[@asmrcomfortingsenses5431]

Greetings to you both and adorable pets very enjoyable awesome video

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked the cats. :)

[@Sp4mMe]

The main problem for me is just how insanely popular it is, like most of the super popular tourist attractions. It's grown way beyond it's capacity and "worth", thus it's almost impossible to just enjoy it for what it is. Otherwise it'd be fine, just one of the many "castles" to visit (also, like your later alternatives, it's called "Schloss" in German, which is of course like Versailles, Charlottenburg, Sanssouci, Heidelberg, etc. implied to be a luxury and/or political home, NOT a defensive structure. "Burg" != "Schloss", although some are fake about that as well - see Burg Hohenzollern. So imo it at least advertises what you should expect from it). Gotta somewhat disagree on the story bit too; well. Maybe not so much about the castle per se, but Ludwig II is a fascinating, fascinating King, going from fairly liberal to full authoritarian, being technologically impressively progressive (build the world's first power plant, of sorts, depending on how you look at it), then went full repressive, swung widely between Bavarian independence and Prussian allegiance, plus the political intrigues, his personal life etc; ton of stuff going on with him. So if you take that vanity project as a site as, mh, more of a facet to his entire biography then I think it's quite interesting. Otherwise, yeah, it's not that significant.

[@NearFromHome]

That is probably a better way to state it. Yeah, we think he's a cool historical character too, but it is a little difficult to see that at this site specifically.

[@LaureninGermany]

Bah humbug! You‘ll be telling me that Santa Claus isn’t real next! Merry Christmas, looking forward to meeting you in 2022!

[@NearFromHome]

hahaha. It had to be said. lol cheers to 2022!

[@brigittelacour5055]

You can't compare Neuschwanstein, a mid XIX century fantasy and middle age castle, it's 2 different world. I really like Salzburg, the town, the castle, Mirabelle palace. Really good vibes ! A town full of history. Neuschwanstein is "only" typisch of second half of XIX with the new middle age writers, musicians and architecture. The castle is link with the world of Wagner ( Walkyrie...). My advice : read the Wikipedia article on the castle first and decide if it's your cup of tea. If not, avoid it ! I personally like it, even if I'm an historian, just as remember of the néo-gothique style. I went to Linderhof, kind a tiny Versailles, an other Ludwig der II Castle. I didn't like it, to much gold, more roccoco than classical XVII. Le Nôtre style for the garden with a fantasy, the grotto (cave). Never went to Herrenchiemsee. In Alsace the castle of Haut Königsbourg Is also néo-gothique, but was build on a ruin, and build to look like a real middle-age castle. Real middle-age castle are difficult to find in good shape, or it is a ruin, because of all the wars. The war of 30 years beginning of the XVII destroyed a big part of East France, Germany, with in some erea only 10% people alive !

[@NearFromHome]

Yes, I would agree. It is very important to research a site, and decide if it fits with you interests. For us, we realized afterwards, that it doesn't. Hopefully, through our channel, we can help others determine the same. I think a lot of people blindly visit Neuschwanstein because they feel as if they're supposed to, and those recommending it, generally aren't forthcoming about its downsides.

[@aWanderlustForLife]

I was SO curious about this video (and yes, we're doing some New Years Day binging 😂). I agree on most parts, but I do find it quite beautiful on the outside but no substance compared to the others you listed (which we were taking notes on!) Personally, I'm not a big castle person anyway, so it has to have more to it like the others you mentioned. Also, I remember having a hard time breathing up there. So it wasn't a pleasant memory 😏

[@NearFromHome]

🥰 that’s what most of the comments seem to be expressing. We might also be a little biased about the outside because we live here too. Haha

[@kjrutter17]

It is young in castle terms unfinished inside but I disagree with you the two castles and bridge /gorge are worth seeing

[@NearFromHome]

I think it's worth seeing if you like that kind of stuff!

[@berndschwinn]

If you like mediaval stories, villages you definitly visit Nuremberg, Rothenburg and the castles and ruis in the Fränkischen Schweiz like Ruine Neideck, Rabenstein castle, castle Greifenstein, Pottenstein and many others.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! We actually have two videos coming out this upcoming week on Rothenburg. We have also been to Nuremberg. 😅 we have not heard of these ruins though, so we will add them to our extensive list of medieval sites to visit. Thanks so much for your help!

[@berndschwinn]

@@NearFromHome Rabenstein, Greifenstein and Pottenstein are not ruins but very old castles. If you need some support, please ask. ☺👍

[@NearFromHome]

@@berndschwinn ok cool. Thanks so much!

[@Al69BfR]

If you‘re into castles with a long history, or castles that are beautiful on the outside or opulent on the inside, you can also visit some castles outside of the alps region. Especially in the middle of Germany in many river valleys there are a lots of castles. Especially the Middle Rhine region is full of castles. Also Mosel and Lahn are offering castles to the left and to the right. My recommendations are the obvious beautiful Burg Eltz and the Wartburg, which is not only the name of a car built in the former GDR, but also a castle which is very important for german history and reformation of the church.

[@volkerbauer1974]

Hello you two I have to disappoint you, I like Neuschwanstein, because I like the Story of King Ludwig and his madness. But I agree with you, Herrenchiwmsee is better. I also like Linderhof. And there are so many other palaces that hatdly any foreign tourist is aware of, for example the Residenz in Munich or the small palace in Neuburg an der Donau. But then, like you, I prefer castles. What do you think of Trausnitz castle in Landshut?

[@RustyDust101]

Yepp, totally agreed. Tourist trap par excellence. If you like it, go ahead. Tastes vary for a good reason, I am not dissing anyone who likes it. Obviously the views from Neuschwanstein into the surrounding country side are awesome. But you can get that at other spots as well. Neuschwanstein is the demented dream of a Romanticist's imagination of the perfect fairy tale castle. But it never ever would withstand even a single day of siege. Its rooms may be large and somewhat impressive but nowhere close to Versailles, or many of the other palaces built (also) a long time before Neuschwanstein was even comissioned. So it was not a castle as a defensive structure, nor was it a palace as in an impractical but incredibly flamboyant residence made to impress, it was this strange hybrid that amounts to being no good at either. You perfectly summed up my arguments in points two and three why Neuschwanstein is basically a gaudy dream made for an insane king with far less taste and understanding of true beauty than he owned money. That's what happens today the world over when people with too much money throw it at an architect, demanding certain aspects be done exactly how the future owners want, without regard of how the total building looks afterwards. That generates flaws in ratios of height to width and depth that are inherently, subconsciously disturbing and unpleasant.

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you! This is very well said. Much better than us hahahah

[@Budicles]

Schloss Nymphenburg is a great place for interiors. Granted it is busy , esp in summer, but very nice vs Neuschwanstein

[@NearFromHome]

Yes! We also really like it

[@HPMTube1991]

If I may, did you move to Germany while having an actual citizenship or with a different status?

[@NearFromHome]

Camille has US citizenship and ben has UK citizenship. We pan on getting duel citizenship with Germany when the new law goes through. :D

[@HPMTube1991]

​ ​ Recieved. Positiv So, till then (the mentioned law is currently hypothetic..) you are able to live with all the rights (not include elections/voting) in Bavaria-Germany as As residents (and not as citizens?)? You are free to ignore this question, but this question were asked for German citizenship pure purposes..

[@williamdogan1149]

You should mention the musical 'Ludwig 2' nearby.

[@NearFromHome]

We would, but we only just learned about it, long after we made this video. We have been meaning to see it!

[@Nemesios777]

If you read history and not some lines in Wikipedia then you wouldn't find the story boring (try to read a book instead of browsing the net). Most people visit places for their actual beauty. If you are bored with beauty then you are probably deeply confused. I propose to you to stop visiting such places and start visiting amusement parks. It will be good for your mental health and hopefully it will improve your criticizing ''skills''.

[@NearFromHome]

That’s pretty patronising, especially coming from someone with such basic taste in touristy “castles” :p Don’t worry though! I’m here to help, as I’ve made tons of videos on incredibly beautiful and historically significant ancient ruins and structures that don’t get the tourist love they deserve. The ancient acropolis of Pergamon, the grand agora of Assos, the illustrated castle of Bolzano, the beautiful hike to castle Eisenberg and Hohenfreyberg, the ancient hermitage of Akrotiri…..the list goes on and on. When you focus on not only reading deeply into history, as we both clearly clearly do, but also exploring just a smidge away from the common tourist traps, the world really opens up :) So I think I’ve got a lot of content you are going to love. - Keep on travelling.

[@suchasongbird]

Out of curiosity, are you/this channel trying to promote tourism to otherwise untouched/low traveled places? It seems some of your disappointment with this castle was the crowds, so wouldn’t you want LESS people visiting these special places you listed? Wouldn’t promoting these places ruin the experience if everyone decided to go there?

[@Nemesios777]

@@suchasongbird Indeed I travelled to the ancient acropolis of Pergamon directly influenced by this channel and it was full of people. Out of frustration I went to a field near by next to a big rock with some markings on it and spend my day there in piece. My experience was destroyed since I thought I would be far away from tourists traps and BOOOOM tourists everywhere !!! unsubed and dislike !!!

[@lindyfranklin7472]

Thanks!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much!!

[@StellaPiano1]

I can see where you are coming from. I went to both New Swanstone, Salzburg along with other places with more real-life amazing interior or history. New Swanstone did feel empty when I was touring it (looked good but no 'warm' or 'rooted' feel ) like a beautiful shell with no substance. However, it's interesting from a music history point of view because Wagner is a big deal in opera and the king was a fan of Wagner and decorated the interior with scenes from Wagner's opera. So, it's a historically significant site from a music history point of view.

[@charitykeen1082]

I’m an live in Germany and absolutely dread this place when visiting friends and family want to visit. It’s got Disney length lines to get in and nothing special inside. I liked Burg Eltz much better!

[@NearFromHome]

Same! lol. We Haven't been to Burg Eltz yet, but want to get out there. Hopefully our videos will give you some other ideas for family and friends visiting. :)

[@alkoenig8519]

Hang on...a Brit ex-Pat complaining about gaudy castles? The words kettle & black come to mind. Candidly though, I totally agree with your position regarding the tour inside, very forgettable and not worth the time. However the outside and the walk have to be done at least once, it's the rules!

[@NearFromHome]

Lol fair. However, we also don't like the comparable castles and manors in England much either. At least, they're not our favorite things to do. :)

[@MeG-nu4fm]

I appreciate this perspective. I agree. Really helps as I am planning my trip to that part of Europe.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks! Hope you can find some stuff that aligns with your interests and hobbies. :)

[@daddyrabbit835]

I made the same comment when I saw this up close. It looked like a movie prop

[@NearFromHome]

Haha Thanks! Glad I’m not the only one

[@BaluDerBaer933]

Hihihi, that's so true! Had always the same opinion and never visited it! The same with pretzels! Only (American) tourists like / eat pretzels! They are dry and mostly quite tasteless. I wish you two a wonderful Christmas time! ;-)

[@wbader68]

Kind of ridiculous to link Neuschwanstein to Pretzels. I really like my regular Brezn with a good Weißwurst. Did you buy your Pretzel at Aldi or Norma? But I too have never visited Neuschwanstein and have no plan to do that.

[@Sp4mMe]

That Brezl claim is bizarre. You can get them at literally any bakery in Southern Germany. Sure, they are sold in the Hinterdupfingen village bakery for the one American or Chinese tourist that visits once a century, totally not because people actually like them ...

[@NearFromHome]

Glad to know other Germans agree. hahah

[@arnodobler1096]

Wtf? Brezeln und Laugenbrötchen sind lecker. Nur Amerikaner essen die???

[@jeypi333]

It’s the most beautiful castle in the world! 😍🥰

[@NearFromHome]

Agree to disagree 😘

[@torstenbest5775]

Your report is wrong

[@NearFromHome]

Opinions can’t be wrong 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@torstenbest5775]

@@NearFromHome than your one is wrong

[@NearFromHome]

@@torstenbest5775 ok

[@Keno0355]

Ludwig II. didn't get stabbed. His dead body was found in the Starnberger See.

[@NearFromHome]

There are multiple conflicting reports and autopsies. That he was stabbed is among the many reports. I think the official story is that he drowned in Starnberger, but it’s difficult to believe that after looking into all the conflicting evidence

[@Keno0355]

@@NearFromHome His body had no stab wounds. I think many reports are wrong. It's possible that he was murdered, but we'll never listen.

[@hansmuller3604]

together with the psychatric doctor von Gudden with whom he did a walk at Berg Castle. Later both where found dead in Lake Starnberg. My guess is suicide and he took the doctor with him.

[@keineahnung5466]

I know no German who visited this castle. There are a lot real old in the country, we do not need this fake ones.But Ludwig was a fine guy spendig the money of Bavaria für his Dream-Houses and not for wars.

[@NearFromHome]

Hahahaha I have also never met a German who has been here. We second this silver lining view. Better to spend money on fake castles than wars 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Marcoplo]

holy shat on a beautiful place.. that's fine, go enjoy your ruins.

[@NearFromHome]

If you’ve stuck around the channel any longer then you’ll already know that we have :) People can enjoy some fantasy bricks if they please, but now they know some alternatives.

[@SAMUDRAMAC]

I was there and felt betrayed. Pictures look great, reality sucks big time.

[@NearFromHome]

Hahahaha this is an excellent way to put it. Stealing 😎

[@youtubealexpav5193]

Top! ❤ Thank you very much, I wanted to go with my friend and baby, it seems not worth the effort. 😊 I'm glad you offered alternatives, you did a great job! 😍

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Trying not to be 100% negative lol :D Hope you find a good alternative.

[@dangerbeatz6342]

I must say it is overrated. However, the inside is truly beautiful.

[@NearFromHome]

The inside is pretty interesting

[@steveartinger966]

Ok you have evidently made your point S a disgruntled left liberal, who's past is NOT connected to Bavaria oder Bayern. So since the historical text bored you and the most influential techniques and amenities that were available at thet time was used in its construction alone should spark everyone's curiosity. Yet we shall unfortunately never see so many visitors because of your badgering of details that YOU FOUND, how does one say nicely? Boring or antiquated. So Mr. Bubbly and company, it would do most Bavarian people of Füssen to bid you farewell and happy future travels, hopefully you may treat historical landmarks with a better kindness.

[@jaja310886]

Love it! Don't come here. Or at least stay down in Schwangau where you belong. btw: Who sponsored your hat?

[@NearFromHome]

We live in Munich? You should check out the rest of our channel :)

[@terrib8805]

I've been to Neuschwanstein about forty-six years ago. I was impressed with the sheer height of it. Would I do it again? No. I don't remember much about my visit there which means to me that it wasn't memorable. I've been to Scloss Linderhof and didn't really care for that either. It was just too gawdy imo. I'd much rather take the cog wheel train back to the Zugspitze summit and enjoy an authentic German meal on the patio, then take the tram back down for the scenic views.

[@NearFromHome]

This is a basically exactly our opinions 😅

[@arnodobler1096]

as a German ibtotally agree

[@NearFromHome]

Yayyyyy 😎

[@JABDchannel]

title of the video is just clickbait. It gave me all the reasons to go visit the castle and Saltzburgh. It looks like there is no need to go inside the castle just hike around and enjoy these and the other castles.

[@NearFromHome]

yes, that was the point

[@piosian4196]

Well we have a castle in Florida much better looking and sanitizes frequently, scratch proof plastic.

[@NearFromHome]

Lol. In a way, I prefer the Disney castle. haha

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

It’s just not for you. People have different taste. But you can’t say millions of people are wrong and you alone or a handful are right

[@NearFromHome]

we did say that. I think millions of people are told and believe that they should go to Neuschwanstein without a valid reason. You shouldn't visit Neuschwanstein because it's the thing to visit. This is why we provided reasons to go and reasons to skip, along with alternatives so people can be active participants in their vacations.

[@gpaula2232]

@@NearFromHome I agree. Based in the US and planning a trip to Bavaria and the Lakes Region of Austria. We decided to visit Burg Hohenwerfen Castle instead. I don't find the need to visit certain places just because they are popular. I know what I enjoy and don't. I definitely know I don't like crowds or tourist traps and prefer a more authentic "out of the ordinary" experience when traveling. I honestly feel bad for tourists who just travel with a check-list at hand of the top attractions, they are truly missing out, all it takes is a bit of deeper research. Loved your video on Traunkirchen, added it to my itinerary, thanks.

[@bashmakovakarina5800]

😎

[@NearFromHome]

:)

[@jameshaynes7062]

Spot on. Revival architecture is insufferably boring.

[@NearFromHome]

Finally somebody gets it :D

[@vilhelmstein2091]

The tour was rushed too

[@NearFromHome]

I know it’s so disappointing 😭

[@gabrieldiasrato9471]

el gato naranja no se movio UN CENTIMETRO

[@NearFromHome]

hahahaha

[@hansberger4939]

NjuSchwanzStein.... must be interesting...

[@NearFromHome]

I do not know what you mean

[@hansberger4939]

@@NearFromHome ask a german speaker.

[@NearFromHome]

@@judithwei5084 hahahaha oh noooooooooo. I had no idea I was doing that. like, I know there isn't supposed to be a 'z' sound in there :D

[@sycamoreflynn]

Congrats on what is possibly the most ridiculous podcast, this episode, anyway, in the entire history of KZbin. If wandering through those rooms you are unable to fall to your knees and genuflect at the mind roasting beauty, the imagination that birthed what you were seeing, then, you were absolutely blind.

[@NearFromHome]

I fall to my knees neither for this nor Mickey Mouse 🐭😅

[@thatundeadlegacy2985]

Tourists ruin everything, big surprise.

[@NearFromHome]

plus the castle itself is pretty meh

[@thatundeadlegacy2985]

@@NearFromHome how so?

[@NearFromHome]

@@thatundeadlegacy2985 We discussed this in the video, but it is an empty castle that King Ludwig 2 lived in for ~70 days. The concept for making a medieval castle in the 19th century also just seems kinda absurd to me. But, to each his own.

[@thatundeadlegacy2985]

@@NearFromHome what so people arent allowed to make modern castles? i think its much cooler than some ugly skyscraper or yatch.

[@NearFromHome]

@@thatundeadlegacy2985 No, to each their own. This entire video is merely breaking down 4 specific grievances that we have and offering 4 alternatives that don’t get the attention they deserve. You should watch it! It’s really good! If you don’t agree with a grievance then no worries. I will say though, to your original comment, it’s not tourists that ruin anything. The demonisation of tourists in general has always bothered me, it’s incredibly elitist and often very classist. Maybe I’ll make a video about it. I mean 1 tourist doesn’t ruin anything, we can all agree on that. If a site can only comfortably handle 500 people, and 1000 people show up then does it matter if they are locals or tourists? No. It is still over crowded. Then clearly overcrowding is a problem. Tourists aren’t. Do tourists tend to overcrowd? Yeah, they do, but this is usually because they don’t know any better and I blame that on the travel industry and not the individual. Which is actually the entire point of my channel and this video in particular. To show people more places to go and to offer alternatives they haven’t thought of. To contribute to easing the overcrowding of overtouristed places. Tourists are great, I just want to help them spread out a little.

[@stefanwolff5637]

Booooring

[@NearFromHome]

ok