Schwangau, Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

[@Animefan300]

I love Germany SO much. Outside of the cities it's like a fairytale and the cities themselves are so interesting and cool. I want to travel there so bad.

[@mrboni5]

The village looks absolutely beautiful, living there must be wonderful and peaceful

[@norben1162]

YES

[@mimamo]

No way is it peaceful with 1,5 million tourists each year, lol. In peak season the little village is flooded by as many people as you would find in a busy trainstation of a big city.

[@snakedelugerpg2042]

mimamo Nah not true at all it is my home and it’s nothing like that

[@mimamo]

@@snakedelugerpg2042 It is a fact that about 1.5 million people visit the castle and nearby village annually. That would be about 4100 tourists a day. However, the stream of tourists is not equally distributed like that, because there are holidays, when everything is closed, and there are peak seasons, like in the summer, when more than double as much tourists visit the place. That means in peak season you have over 10.000 people descending upon that tiny village in a day. At those times it is as busy as a trainstation.

[@JIMBOSKI58]

Was stationed in Munich 1959-1960. Spent a lot of time in the field during war games and training. Was alway fascinated with the clean countryside and clusters of medieval villages. Felt like I was on a different planet. Los Angeles, with brown, hazy skies and freeways seemed like a world apart from the charm of Bavaria and the Alping foothills.

[@TopDrek]

Today, "brown" has a whole new meaning for LA

[@dongeorge3283]

Visited in 1982. Dollar was strong. Had a suite facing both castles one from the front and one from the side. They were lit up at night. We were served in the hotel from silver platters. I believe we paid around 35.00 a night.

[@scorchedcandy]

Neuschwanstein is so gorgeous! I want to see it in person.

[@shender48]

I lived in Germany for 3 years and toured all of King Ludwig's castles. They were amazing and something I will always remember. Germany is just a beautiful place to get to live.

[@mattkelly2004]

Idk about anybody else but in my opinion that castle atop that hill is one of the most if not the most beautiful castle in the world.

[@Dochirin]

I love Germany so much. Went there last year unsuspectingly of what I was going to find and leaved it astonished because the country combines some of the most beautiful natural landscapes I've ever seen with some of the most amazing architectural marvels in the world. I want to visit it again next year because honestly three weeks wasn't enough.

[@c369e]

I love Rick Steves. He opens my eyes to a whole new world I would have never known. Thank you Steve😃

[@michaelroberts6894]

What a place. Was there in late 1990 in October when it started to sprinkle snow-what a fairy tale it was!😊

[@andredetoledo5650]

I find the story of King Ludwig quite sad. But what dazzling place he built! I´ll be there in December, can´t wait!

[@soumyanaik9968]

💏💏💏💏💂💂💋

[@soumyanaik9968]

💏💏💏💏💂💂💋ઑબ

[@stephenmacdonald76]

Did you enjoy it , I'm going there this year

[@Soundofmusic777]

Dreamers and poets are useless for this world of profit, money and dirty politics.

[@maryvandeusen5554]

Been there. Beautiful.

[@CacayLakwatsera]

This village is really amazing and absolutely beautiful. This place is very historical and appears magical as most disney castles are based on this castle.

[@terrafirma91]

Breathtaking. Even though I've just lost my breath, I can still use my keyboard. The precision, and detail involved in Neuschwanstein, is indescribable. Almost hard to believe it was built by mortal men.

[@weapoolx182]

It's A Kind Of Magic. 🏰 Brilliant castle! 🇩🇪🦢

[@evilyig]

If it looks that good on camera I can't imagine how good it looks in person.

[@wagner77able]

When I was in high school in the first half of 1990’s, I watched this tv program called Great Castles of Europe on TLC, which had more credible shows than what’s on now. One episode told of Neuschwanstein. I eventually went to the aforementioned castle a couple years ago and loved it.

[@MM62442]

OMG it's so pretty I want to live there in that village! And with Neuschwanstein in view!

[@zilufuzi]

Living the GOOD LIFE🙏

[@737tech]

I loved visiting there. And such a easy trip from Munich. Tour busses leave every morning for a short day trip...

[@UL439]

If you go there, make sure to take a stroll up to mariebrucke. this place is just breathtaking.

[@jdtrozsnyai]

Thanks for all these wonderful videos! Beside the fact that I can get acquainted with many gorgeous places in Europe, I have the opportunity to listen to a very beautiful English, too.

[@EduarFilms]

Wow very interesting history behind this amazing place. I went there last year and only visited the Neuschwanstein, not the Hohenscwangau, it was so filled with tourists that is was barely impossible to walk around. I want to return someday, maybe on these days it would be much easier to go there because of the closed borders. Anyway, if anyone is interested, my latest video is a list of the most impressive castles I've seen so far in my 5 years that I've been leaving in Germany. It includes this castle of course, but many more! Cheers!

[@kertresz]

Itt jártam egyszer, egyszer még szeretnék ide eljutni ebbe a mesebeli kastélyba. Nagyon köszönöm a videót.

[@KronprinzAdam]

That one is a private palace, very beautiful but more recent. Neuswanschtein is some decades older, the difference this is a "royal" palace, and it is linked to the history of Bayern and his royal house. Ludwig III was a king that lived a fantasy tale...but the land was in peace and citizens were relatively happy. It is linked to national romanticism of the 19th century. Hearts Castle is a beautiful fancy, with mixed styles and zebras outdoors!!

[@LeconsdAnalyse]

Can you breathe that fresh air...aaah ☺

[@panzwes5993]

A nice short introduction to two amazing castles. Though Neuschwanstein is the more famous (and fantastical), it would be a dream to visit all of Ludwig's castles (quite sure there is a third one). The sadness of Ludwig's story makes these more poignant.

[@irinisva]

Beautiful landscapes!!

[@eduardorojas9336]

For those interested, I just uploaded a Neuschwanstein travel guide video which includes some pandemic related information. That's it, cheers!

[@bondschonny]

Amazing video of this beautiful place!

[@akawhippy]

Looks like the castle from Beauty and the Beast.

[@tharamanokaran208]

I think they were inspired by this castle but im not sure

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

@@tharamanokaran208 well, Walt Disney directly modeled the castles at Disney World, and in the Disney film logo on Neuschwanstein , so I imagine it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to imagine that the animated sets from the films were also

[@bea3290]

The castle is based off of Neuschwaistien!

[@cat9131]

It’s inspired by sleeping beauty!

[@mathiascorriveau]

AWESOME VIDEO SIR, GREAT QUALITY, WELL DONE, THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@melrosealcosero2098]

I have been there..it's so amazing

[@Blacklakemedia]

I'm sorry but the claim that Germany was not deeply rooted in history is just laughable. Germany as a "nation" yes, but Germany as the German people have been deeply rooted into European history. A title of a nation doesn't mean much, what the people did is what truly shapes the nation.

[@crunkalac]

Copium

[@mobileoppressionpalace6728]

Get a Bayern ticket, much cheaper than booking train and bus tickets separately. You can even start the day with a quick trip to Oberammergau before heading to Schwangau or vice-versa.

[@garryrainey6300]

I was there with my wife in the seventies and it’s incredible! And it had had hot water!

[@Yamabikoshinkansen]

Very beautiful indeed. Now what's the name of the music at the beginning of the video?

[@TheAzero19]

SUPER!!!

[@nnenad005]

amazing

[@glitter1951]

A very fine introduction to Ludwig the 2nd's fantastic world - but how did you manage to film the interior shots? I was informed there was neither video or regular photography allowed - so I had to rely on downloaded (and inferior) images. Beautiful work!

[@TiagoFerguson920]

i love Bavaria so much❤

[@alyaziaalfalahi6725]

I like your video so much 🤠🤗😉😆🤩

[@tomsimpson5317]

I'd give anything to live there

[@healinginspirationsbyannie8857]

So Beautiful! thank you for sharing dear ones, Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!

[@ZoiPana]

Great! Liked

[@AckzaTV]

went here in 2004 lol was only 16, so spoiled. The view of the country side looks so idealic it looks fake like a painting.

[@RheinIand]

Johannes Brahms Waltz No. 15 in A-flat major (piano version)

[@justmeonthebeach]

Two of the castles on my list :)

[@TravelWorld1]

I like Germany too.

[@gameboy3505]

Danke dir :)

[@lukasmuller3608]

Game Boy warum Antwortest du auf 7 Jahre alte Kommentare?

[@al8951]

@@lukasmuller3608 Warum nicht?

[@daniellevinson6975]

1:55 If that's Ludwig's portrait, he was a fairly photogenic man.

[@janaelove]

He was known for being handsome

[@daniellevinson6975]

@@janaelove Wow!

[@bambipardis1105]

I felt the real sent a Claus spirit December 1966 .looking at my Christmas tree then feeling him go up my fireplace chimney .after my dad ate his cookies we decorated drank his milk .at midninight

[@artes.impias]

Nice video, great info!

[@yoel8010]

They definitely took inspiration from here for the Disneyland castle.

[@elainebryant1124]

Thank you for this video!

[@nathanrouten6476]

Ausgezeichnet!

[@michellefigueiredo18]

My happiness😊😊😊😊😊

[@nadelect]

Yes,agreed. Bavaria is beautiful.Bavarian girls in dirndls are even prettier! :) Was in Fussen in May 2009,fabulous time.

[@jewelrox]

i was here last year....i miss germany :(

[@TwosomeTravelers]

Beautiful short video. We visited the castle this year, looks stunning! Check out our travel vlog as well, where we captured the entire journey .

[@chriswainwright8759]

now THAT'S a castle

[@sahajad]

A nice documentary of his castles. But King Ludwig's childhood room at Hohenshwangau is not shown to the public now . I wonder why when we pay big money to see them !

[@Lintflas01]

Germany, once the holy Roman Empire of the German nations, consisted of more than 350 souvereign states, each with their own flag, law, and some even had their own units of measurement.

[@rositapolzer4778]

Eu estive neste castelo em 2003 é lindo e dormirmos no Hotel atrás do castelo foi maravilhoso, foi uma semana em que a Brigite da Alemanhä passou com a mamäe.....e cuidou dela., foi a unica que pensou em ficar na nossa casa na época... Abracos e curtam essa Lindessa,

[@sh4rk1c4]

I was here..and its really beautiful :)

[@mikeyerke3920]

I loved it.

[@KurtWaiss]

Very good video

[@jayasuryangoral-maanyan3901]

This castle reminds me of Cardiff Castle in a strange way

[@suloja61]

Very NICE. Super,,,,Daumen hoch, Mfg aus Neuss :) 😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍😂👍👍👍

[@cjtingz112]

My family is a descendents of the village and the founder named the castle after my family

[@acg314]

going there is on my list of things to do before i die.

[@hawlhu]

影片感覺很有趣的說，馬上按個讚的說

[@JamesBondClark]

I was here today. Yes, its beautiful but... Hearst Castle in California Id take any day of the year and its complete. This one has only 16 of 65 rooms complete. While Hearst had 5 warehouses of rare european antiques he never used. He could have finished Neunshwanstein with just one of them.

[@courtneyriess5315]

BTW my oma passed away 5 years ago & opa like 30 by a heartattack on the job.

[@jplully]

Burg Hohenzollern is also verry nice !

[@shaurya8784]

Looks like castle from the movie The Illusionist

[@melissagrant2536]

I think the king was fine and i love this castle its so beautiful i loved everything about it

[@TraumhafteFleckchen]

Traumhaft!

[@TraumhafteFleckchen]

Hi Rick, I´m showing your video on my website "traumhafte-fleckchen.de". OK?

[@sitangganggokmaria]

Beautiful video. I have been there.

[@yongshin100]

Omg i've been there

[@mottplay]

lol I had this castle as my laptop wallpaper now I'm possibly going there with my gf

[@baselwahib]

Its, nice

[@ScottKBear]

Can someone tell me piece of music playing between the 2 minute and 3 minute mark? It makes it much easier to buy if you know what it's called! Thanks!

[@giulianodemaio244]

Neuschwanstein ❤

[@psalmsalem7173]

King Lugwig has given the best treasure for Germany pls respect him by avoid calling him mad king , He was the most handsome king for me 😅 someday in this castle amen !

[@nnenad005]

wow its amazig

[@TinyArts]

Hmm i think i will drive down to germany next week. I have some time off.

[@sirbastian7732]

Can anyone please tell me the name of the final piece of music, played during Rick's expose of Neuschwanstein? I know that I know it, but the name escapes me and it's driving me mad.

[@stanleylim444]

What's the song starting at 1:50 ?

[@amochswohntet99]

Nasty little hit piece towards the end, saying that people complained about the expense, even though the expense was a personal one of Ludwigs, not a governmental one.

[@jtzoltan]

Well I think Ludwig did accept some questionable terms for the kingdom during German unification, where Bismark/Prussia agreed to pay Ludwig's debts incurred from vanity building projects as part of the exchange for his acceptance of proposed terms for Bavaria to cede sovereignty to a unified Germany under Prussia... I don't know if those terms were objectively bad for the Bavarians in a way that we'd consider contemptable today, but it did weaken Bavaria's position.

[@amochswohntet99]

@@jtzoltan Bavaria became a vassal state to Prussia prior to the unification of Germany AND prior to Ludwig taking on those debts. Saying that Ludwig II sold out his country for vanity is simply incorrect and slanderous, and history will judge you harshly for it. The Bavarian treasury wasn’t burdened by the debts.

[@jtzoltan]

@amochswohntet4434 history will judge me harshly for it? That's a bit overly dramatic. I could certainly be wrong though as this is something I'm trying to recall from watching something with a title like "Glory & Defeat: the Franco-Prussian War". Like I said, I'm not sure whether the terms would be considered "bad for Bavaria" from today's POV, but that Ludwig's personal debts made it straightforward to get him to accede to Prussia. Maybe it actually worked out well for the Bavarian lands and peoples as Germans plus having these prestigious/beautiful cultural achievements/monuments. I think it was great that Ludwig was a patron to Wagner for example and that added to the spirit and unity of Germany, though perhaps something of that was twisted and used by the National Socialists as well or was exploited by them in their bids for power. But in any case, what does it really mean for Bavaria to be "beholden" to Prussia prior to Ludwig taking on those debts and does being beholden in that way mean that Bavaria had less leverage over the terms of unification than it might have otherwise? Again what alternative terms might have been negotiated might make very little difference for history or what we'd think of it now.

[@amochswohntet99]

@@jtzoltan Willful, spiteful ignorance of the sequence of exchanges of power and money between the two germanic states to suit your effort to slander and perpetuate lies will be judged against you. Be careful what you write, because it could come back to haunt you one day.

[@AckzaTV]

found fit to unrule as a whimsical fairy tale king, found dead in a lake 2 days later LOL

[@elis6299]

Straight out of a disney movie

[@rositaperwitasari9001]

Trying to find someone tht i just knew from his photograph. He took at this castle more than 10 years ago.please,wish me luck🙏

[@Toxique84-2017]

@HeartedAngel27 You are welcome! :)

[@zulufrancis]

I want the 'Content Cow'

[@0Beautifulbrutality0]

I am buying this catle. I am also going back in time and protecting Ludwig from harm Then he will build an even better castle than Neuschwanstein!

[@courtneyriess5315]

We live in AUSTRALIA & She's in English.

[@michaelflorida56]

it's amazing how rich people get credit for "building" something when in reality they didn't lift a finger.

[@bk2524]

All the poor people pooled their intellectual capital to imagine such a thing right?

[@bk2524]

We named our home after the contractor who built it. He followed our design but we found it appropriate. We paid him but still. Enrique's abode its called. We should probably do the same thing for Ludwig. His designs and the fact he paid for it with personal funds shouldnt matter. Only the paid labor. The bricklayers are the genius here.

[@FairScale-tx1qv]

I would love to the toilets and plumming systems inside.

[@MWcrazyhorse]

I wonder. The Castles Ludwig built. Did they yield a profit until now?

[@CyrusOfNaias]

+MWcrazyhorse I would imagine so. At the end of the video, he said Tourists had been coming to see the place since the beginning of the 20th century. Tourism certainly is a powerful money machine. When you consider places like the Caribbean islands and so forth, the bulk of their revenue comes from tourism. Neuschwanstein alone probably brings a small fortune every year for Germany.

[@MWcrazyhorse]

***** We should build more castles :-)

[@ulrichlehnhardt4293]

oh yes, it does. Neuschwanstein is the only castle in Germany that makes profit although the cost for maintenance are very high. There are 1,5 million visitors a year. Already in the first weeks after Ludwig's death they had 18000 visitors. People have always been crazy about this place. I have been there 5 times in my life and still love it.

[@courtneyriess5315]

Riess.