I visited the castle in winter 91, it was late in the afternoon, getting dark and it had just closed to visitors. It began to snow as we walked back down the mountain, at one point I just casually looked behind me and was stunned to see the whole castle lit up with floodlights, everything was silent with just the falling snow. It was an experience I still cherish to this day.
Yeah but while he built some magnificent castles he unfortunately forgot he had to rule a very real kingdom and had to deal with some very real problems
Wernher von Kerman "kingdom" is not a "real" structure, a "building" is (in physical reality). and those other people problems were not in his "reality". if he wasn't acting like a "king" and he was acting like a ("crazy") engineer/architect, i would say he was just ahead of his time... unfortunately most of in our human history, that was "rewarded" with a title of being "crazy".
Actually, the castle was never finished. The construction was halted after the death of the king and the castle was opened to the public "as is" (or "as was"). When you tour the castle you will see that several of the floors are completely without interior, just the bare walls of stone. Which is kind of exciting in its own way.
@@philyb3040 You should watch this to get an idea of it, I know its the 13th century, and not the 19th century, but kinda gives you n interesting look at medival engineering.. ua-cam.com/video/SURsW7BpCNc/v-deo.html
@@wanderingangelstudio1359 You should watvh this to get an idea of it, I know its the 13thcentury, and not the 19th century.. ua-cam.com/video/SURsW7BpCNc/v-deo.html
There's a great deal of misinformation here about how Ludwig's architectural projects were financed. All were financed using only the Wittelsbach family fortune. Near the end as the fortune diminished he tried to get funding from the great European banks but failed. No public money from taxes or the state treasury were used for Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee or Linderhof and they have paid back many times their cost in tourism.
Many years ago as a young American from California, I was touring this castle with a guide. At one point another (East Coast) American asked the guide if Ludwig had gotten his design idea from the Disneyland castle!! EMBARRASSING,!!!!
In '89 I was fortunate enough to visit Neuschwanstein, as well as King Ludwig's other castles of Linderof, and Herrenchiemsee. To this day, 30 years later, the memory of these three castles still fills me with wonder. It truly is hard to describe the feeling you get when entering these castles. Not to be missed, you'll never forget them.
Lived in Germany for 3 years in the late 80's traveled to see this castle and others. This one is stunning. Just amazing how it was built. Go see it if you get the chance. You won't regret it!
King Ludwig was totally fascinated by the music and personality of the great composer Richard Wagner and many of the murals in the castle depict scenes from Wagner's operas.
Ludwig created thousands of jobs for rural workers in the off seasons (moving material) and hundreds of permanent jobs for craftspersons. And now his works are creating significant income for the people of Bavaria.
Could spent it on wars, Louis XIV spent an insignificant amount on Versailles compared to the amounts needed to export war. As for universities in the US they are more racketeering than functional.
So appropriate, that a Vaugner-loving ruler at the antisemitic bottom of Germany, would build a tacky castle which would provide inspiration for the antisemitic schlockmonger Walt Disney.
Visited two weeks ago in the snow. GO! It's stunning and has to be on everyone's bucket list. The tour is great and this video just re-enforces the castle's wonder :)
Matthew Jackson While serving in the US Army, stationed in Germany for 6 years in the 1970’s - 1980’s, I was fortunate enough to have been able to go there numerous times. You are right; it is stunning! I’ve dreamt of returning someday. But now that I am old and disabled, I can only be there in my dreams.
Visited both castles in July 2006. So worth the effort! Someone here said to go early in the morning. That is 100% right on. We were in line at 8 am, and still had to wait for about 30 minutes, yet those who came later, had a much longer wait. Both castles have their own unique history, so visit both. They are not very far apart, and you can walk between them if you don't mind walking. There is a lot of uphill to see both, though, and there are rides you can take to get up to both. We rode in a horse carriage up to Neuschwanstein, but walked an extensive path with lots of stairs up to Hohenschwangau. You will never regret visiting these castles!
EM S: The joys of modern tourism. I was there in 1973 - no wait, no queue, no crowds and I was able to stand on the bridge mentioned by Lhoreal Hogan below by myself. Sheer magic. I'm not sure I'd want to go back to join the throng. :-)
Proud to say I visited the castle back in 1996-1998 when I was about 5-6 years old. I remember taking a horse carriage up to the entrance of the castle while eating a racecar pink ice popsicle. I also remember taking the gondola up the mountain and eating at the little restaurant up there and taking a picture before we left. We decided to hike down, but got lost and had to hitchhike in someone's truck back to the parking lot. Our van was one of the last ones there since it was night time. I don't remember everything from that age, but I remember that specifically. Great memories.
Anna Vajda he was caught up in the past. He was obsessed with a Victorian king and was kind of absent from the world. He spent all his time painting and doing plans for his castles. He wanted them to be victorian style after a king he admired so he was a little withdrawn. He wasn’t in tune with the present.
I visited Neuschwanstein around November 1991, nearly17. I remember how fresh and cool the mountainous air was. The village below and the nearby smaller castle were so fascinating as well. My mother rode the horse and buggy up the long walk path to Neuschwanstein while the rest of us walked up the long, uphill, curved walkway. We took a guided tour inside Neuschwanstein. A large portion of it was closed to the public for maintenance. I seem to remember photography wasn’t allowed inside, but I snuck one or two snapshots. It’s one of my fondest memories of living in Germany.
It’d be fun to see more of the interior. The quarters for the servants, the theater, the bedroom (and that bed!), the dining table which lowered to the kitchen to be set, the beautiful room heaters, the Swan Room, so many beautiful aspects!
Just magical. My friends were too scared to stand on the bridge where you can have the perfect shot of the castle. There were so many people on the bridge and it's swaying and I admit I got scared too, but I was able to take a selfie. Yeheey. The castle is massive so you need to take a photo from afar. We went to Linderhof castle too.
Didn't anyone question how it was built without the use of electricity and power tools??? Electricity wasn't around until around 1879. Also I bet there are no pictures of the foundation being built. I don't think it was possible for the people of 1860-1880 to construct that building, no way!!!!!!!!
@@edwardjones9631 So am I on to something?? LOL Seriously, no way that thing was built without the use of power tools or magic wizards in that time period! I have yet to see one picture of foundations being built on any of these castles (supposedly built on top of hills/mountains) before the aide of electricity. Hmmmmm
@@philyb3040 you need to research your questions-& get specific answers. Neuschwanstein wasn't finished in the 1990s. Have you been there? You must read a lot of fake news. Don't solicit me again.
@@edwardjones9631 You have to be somewhat ignorant to believe that that castle was built without the help of power tools/electricity, period!!!!!!!!!! Go back to sleep!
Went to the castle last year, 2020, and did the guided tour. It was pretty fascinating. Beautiful castle, beautiful location, Germany as a whole is beautiful, amazing people and amazing culture. Can't wait to go back
This is probably my very favorite Castle in the entire world. I would just love to take a grand tour both inside & out, not to mention staying a couple of days & nights in it to get the feel of what it must be like to live like a King?
Hey that is a great idea! the oblong building on the left side of the court yard as you enter through the gates houses administrative offices and could become exclusive hotel rooms spa gym and restaurants with all the amenities. The income would pay for the hotel in no time.
Its not finished. For a tour its a amazing but you can see it all in a few hours and since it isn’t complete you’d probably freeze overnight staying there. If you want to see where they lived there is a castle beside it on the opposite mountain, I forget the name of it but the locals call it “the yellow one”. Its still not able to be slept in but its a more in depth -in person tour and you can see all their bedrooms.
Visited both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein last September , both beautiful. Also the surrounding area too, breathtaking. King Ludwig IIs was such a sad story. Great video
The nanoblocks version of this castle took me two months to make, so I basically saw this castle every day. Still has a special place in my heart. Would love to go there one day
I visited both castles in September of 2013, and although stunning, it was a more run-down ruin visited later that day that holds a special place in my heart, and also one that has a connection to Neuschwanstein Castle. The place my then-fiancee and I stumbled upon was the Castle ruin of Falkenstein, perhaps a ten-minute drive from Fuessen. The site was purchased by King Ludwig in 1883, and plans were ordered for another fairy tale castle. Nothing ever came of it, as he died three years thereafter, but you can't help but wonder just how magnificent this new castle could have been, had it actually been constructed. The views from the top of the ruins were breathtaking, as it is Germany's tallest castle ruin. Well worth visiting, though the switchback road leading up to the site is not for the faint of heart!
I toured the castle with a friend of the royal family. He took us through a side entrance bypassing the huge line waiting to get in. We were able to go through some of the personal spaces and rooms that the general public couldn’t visit. It was pretty cool.
I've visited a few times over the years and each visit is still amazing. Sadly it was never completed, imagine what a fully finished castle would look like given what the few finished rooms look like.
This is possibly the most wondrous thing you can visit and experience in the world ! Right up there with The Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramids ,and etc. I remember seeing Ludwigs bed had a canopy of wood carved to replicate the town below Naushanstin castle. And the dumb waiter dinning room table that would deliver dinner from the kitchen in the basement at the ring of a doorbell or buzzer of which we were told that Ludwig was the first to use and maby even invented the modern doorbell. Go if you ever have the chance . And stop of at the Eiffel Tower and Buckingham Palace while you're in Europe all great memory makers !
Eiffel Tower is fantastic. And I feel so safe thanks to the guards with machine guns and barricades to stop truck attacks. It helps me feel at ease to soak up the beauty!
I had the honor of visiting the castle in January of 2011.. There was a heavy fog that rolled in and out of the valley behind the castle. It's a shame they don't allow any photography or video in the castle , but the tour was amazing none-the-less and definitely a bucket list check off
I went to see that castle last week unfortunately there was heavy fog so I could not take any proper photos. Inside the castle is beautiful well worth a visit
I remember visiting the castle in summer of 2010. It was really pretty and quite impressive. Also remember visiting Ludwígs other palaces and how remarkable they were also. Fun Fact: Disneys Castle is designed after this castle. So everyone knows.
You have to see this castle in real life from the bridge in the woods next to it. It is one of the most beautiful things that I have seen in my life. I’ve seen it twice while stationed in Germany, and each time it wows me.
I have been to Nudelstein many dozens of times. It's history is fascinating. A complete tribute to Richard Wagner's operas, Ludwig came close to bankrupting the Bavarian state, along with his other castle efforts (Herrenchiemsee & Linderhof). In retrospect though, a wonderful investment, and one worthy of continued government re-investment. The September concert series is a not to be missed event, if they still do that......
When I see a building like that I don't want to tour the interior, I want to walk around the base and see how they fastened it to the bedrock. And I'd like to see more of the construction pictures because there must have been an awful lot false-work and scaffolding necessary for a site like that.
The most beautiful castle I ever had the privilege of visiting. The inside is even more beautiful than the outside. Truly a life experience. I actually went twice while my Dad was stationed in Germany.
It's all lies he never built this nor any other "castle", it was never built in the 19th century, rather way way before that. Look up Tartaria and the mudfloods.
I traveled to Europe for over 20 years at least 4 times a year on antique buying trips. I never ceased to be amazed at the history & utter coolness of each country. Even the old Soviet block countries were trying to recover & spread their feathers once again.
Hordes of tourists get coaches up and stand on the little bridge with their selfie sticks. If you bother to walk up the mountain paths a little you get a much more impressive and peaceful view.
It's absolutely gigantic. But it still looks so effortless and tasteful. This kind of art unfortunately is lost to history forever. It would take generations to bring it back again
My gave me a magazine when i was 8, it had a pic of this place. I blu-tacked it to my bedroom wall for years. In the mid 2000s i finally made it to the other side of the world to see it. It was a crazy great moment in my life to finally see it in 3D rather than 2D on my wall.
This is my fav castle in all of Europe. I went as a little girl & felt like the castle was made for me (I was 8 - gimme a break). I’m surprised that the meaning of the name of the castle wasn’t brought up: Neuschwanstein translates to New Swan Stone. Anyway, maybe next time we can go inside? The exterior is only part of the beauty that is this castle.
@@palm0607 because it is history and still ludwig's castle. There are plans of other rooms that remained unfinished for example the knights bathroom but building it now I guess it would lose its meaning furthermore not only the interior is unfinished but the exterior as well. at the back of the castle it was planned to have a huge balcony and in the middle terrace should have been a little cathedral. Anyway Bavaria still keeps the place intact with renovations and stuff so they do something
Its actually wonderful to see it unfinished. I just went last month and in addition to seeing some of the rooms finished, you get to see the potential in others. Its stunning inside but no one really took the time to understand the king so they wouldn’t be able to finish his plans for it as it should be done and it would damage the historic authenticity
That doesn't help at all for an English speaker. Type it phonetically like an English would understand it to be pronounced. It's dumb to expect correct pronounciation when all you did is write it in caps and split it up. Seriously???
@Fly Beep Need some help? New - Shvon (rhymes with on) - shtine (rhymes with wine = Long “i” sound when “i” is second in an “ei” sequence in German.) Hope that is helpful! Sounded like it was never pronounced in the video...only sounds like he is saying “Liechtenstein,” which is where many castles are & maybe where this happens to be.
@@cynthiaennis3107 Thanks for your comment. I know how it's pronounced, I'm not German but can speak it. You're pretty good on point with the phonetics but I'd say it's more like Noi - Shwahn -shtine (that last one is completely correct). It's kinda a strange word, literally translated it would be New-Swan-Stone.
@@cynthiaennis3107 I have no idea how to write phonetics, but it should sound like this: NOI SCHWAN STINE or NOJ SHWAN STEIN 3 syllables. NOI as the 'oy' in OY VEY SCHWAN as in the 'sh' from SHIFTY and the 'bahn' (but with a w) in AUTOBAHN. Similar pressure as in FARM and BARN. STINE like you say LINE or WEINSTEIN.
Thank you for accurately detailing the coup. It was a cruel end to König Ludwig II. The fear of such machinations were also likely what drove His Royal Highness into seclusion.
Larry Barker, me too. I wish the family would allow for exhumation; this way modern pathology can determine an accurate cause of death and give him some peace at last.
@@chasekreznor701 However, if his body was embalmed, an autopsy is not possible. In any case, the family won't hear of it: the present day Wittelsbachs don't descend from either Ludwig II or his brother and successor, Otto. Rather, they all descend from the uncles of these mad kings.
It was the inspiration of the Disney castle itself which happens to be the inspiration for pretty much every castle shown in Disney productions. Personally I think Hohenzollern Castle, situated on top of a lone mountain surrounded by pretty flat land is even a little more serene than Neuschwanstein, however both castles are no "real" medieval ones as they were both constructed or rebuilt during the late 1800s when owning a medieval-like castle was the new top-notch thing around German nobility. There's one castle in Germany which did not change for hundreds of years and is still owned by the same family which once built it: Eltz Castle near the Rhine.
Even a lot of Windsor Castle was rebuilt in the late 1800s. What we see today was done then. I dont agree with the Disney PR. Theirs looks like a tourist prop, which is what it is!
i remember my parents dragging me up this mountain to visit it when i was around 6 or earlier (i guess) can't even remember one detail... so thx for sharing these pictures, and even i knew about it, the story
I visited the castle in winter 91, it was late in the afternoon, getting dark and it had just closed to visitors. It began to snow as we walked back down the mountain, at one point I just casually looked behind me and was stunned to see the whole castle lit up with floodlights, everything was silent with just the falling snow. It was an experience I still cherish to this day.
I envy you.
I love that
I bet that was something special too experience.
What a magical experience!
Sounds beautiful
My grandpa's grandpa worked on the construction of the access road. Amazing!
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That is very special. Danke fuer den Kommentar! LG aus Canada. I miss my Bavaria!🍁
My grandpa's grandpa might of been getting laid that day
@@PutsOnSneakers 😂😂😂
Funfact: in Germany Ludwig II. of Bavaria is still known as the "Märchenkönig" - fairytale king - for his total detachment from reality.
Jawohl!
well he did manage to manifest a building in "reality" outside of his imagination ...
Yeah but while he built some magnificent castles he unfortunately forgot he had to rule a very real kingdom and had to deal with some very real problems
Wernher von Kerman "kingdom" is not a "real" structure, a "building" is (in physical reality). and those other people problems were not in his "reality". if he wasn't acting like a "king" and he was acting like a ("crazy") engineer/architect, i would say he was just ahead of his time... unfortunately most of in our human history, that was "rewarded" with a title of being "crazy".
He was way ahead of his time and misunderstood.
He didn't build only this castle, but 2 others and planned many more. He truly left something behind to our, already beautiful, Bavaria.
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@@GilgameshMorningstar8 ja
He also made them very poor bastard
@@Kelvinpierre99 Stalin also made his people poor and even lead a genocide on them. And know what, people still love him in Russia.
Duesen cause he made the country big en powerfull
Actually, the castle was never finished. The construction was halted after the death of the king and the castle was opened to the public "as is" (or "as was"). When you tour the castle you will see that several of the floors are completely without interior, just the bare walls of stone. Which is kind of exciting in its own way.
Also the exterior/the buildings weren’t finished, for example the plans included a large Bergfried (keep), but it was never built.
How did they build the castle without the aide of electricity and power tools??????
@@philyb3040 How did the Egyptians build the pyramids without power tools? One stone at a time.
@@philyb3040 You should watch this to get an idea of it, I know its the 13th century, and not the 19th century, but kinda gives you n interesting look at medival engineering..
ua-cam.com/video/SURsW7BpCNc/v-deo.html
@@wanderingangelstudio1359 You should watvh this to get an idea of it, I know its the 13thcentury, and not the 19th century..
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There's a great deal of misinformation here about how Ludwig's architectural projects were financed. All were financed using only the Wittelsbach family fortune. Near the end as the fortune diminished he tried to get funding from the great European banks but failed. No public money from taxes or the state treasury were used for Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee or Linderhof and they have paid back many times their cost in tourism.
It's monarch public money = our money w😁
@@franchocou did you even read the comment?
@@Jackson-nr2mw did you even read his name
@@franchocou Not exactly but you do you
@@franchocou But your username says enough about your opinion on monarchies
Many years ago as a young American from California, I was touring this castle with a guide. At one point another (East Coast) American asked the guide if Ludwig had gotten his design idea from the Disneyland castle!! EMBARRASSING,!!!!
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Half of the Americans live under rocks most of the other half are just crawling out
@@kenzeier2943 GET STUFFED- YOU TURKEY!!!
And this is another example of why we're not surprised that Trump was elected.
So sad. This has to be the sadest thing I've ever read folks, and I know sad. I'm like the most expertiest expert of sad.
In '89 I was fortunate enough to visit Neuschwanstein, as well as King Ludwig's other castles of Linderof, and Herrenchiemsee. To this day, 30 years later, the memory of these three castles still fills me with wonder. It truly is hard to describe the feeling you get when entering these castles. Not to be missed, you'll never forget them.
Lived in Germany for 3 years in the late 80's traveled to see this castle and others. This one is stunning. Just amazing how it was built. Go see it if you get the chance. You won't regret it!
were you there when the Berlin wall fell?
@@Nikita_Turbo No, we were there in 1987-1989. My husband had maneuvers on the East German border. Interesting time.
King Ludwig was totally fascinated by the music and personality of the great composer Richard Wagner and many of the murals in the castle depict scenes from Wagner's operas.
@@pxpl5538 Got links?
True! a real fan!
Actually he was a bit gay over him
That castle was built just for the sole purpose of making awesome jigsaw puzzles!
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Am doing 1 now 😅
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good one!!!! lol
Yes, I had a 3D puzzle of this castle when I was a kid.
Ludwig created thousands of jobs for rural workers in the off seasons (moving material) and hundreds of permanent jobs for craftspersons. And now his works are creating significant income for the people of Bavaria.
Yes, but that was public money! I'm sure the rural workers would have benefited more from him building schools and universities instead.
Could spent it on wars, Louis XIV spent an insignificant amount on Versailles compared to the amounts needed to export war. As for universities in the US they are more racketeering than functional.
Ludwig payed out of his own pocket, he only got in trouble when he asked for public money.
Dangerous low-paying jobs, of course.
@@shingshongshamalama Oh give it a break.
I'm surprised that you didn't mention that it was the main inspiration for the castle at Disneyland!
it would have been way too obvious :)
Who gives a rats about the disneyland castle? This is the real shit
MrNayger
This channel even made a video on Disney, so it should have been acknowledged.
So appropriate, that a Vaugner-loving ruler at the antisemitic bottom of Germany, would build a tacky castle which would provide inspiration for the antisemitic schlockmonger Walt Disney.
brickman409 for the FACADE at Disney Land.
I was SO dissapointed Disney's castle was ...well
Not a castle
Visited two weeks ago in the snow. GO! It's stunning and has to be on everyone's bucket list. The tour is great and this video just re-enforces the castle's wonder :)
Matthew Jackson - it’s a beautiful place - I’m pleased to have been twice!
I basically live a one hour drive away from it and am now wondering why I only went there once a thousand years ago!!
It is a marvel to see in the snow.
Many fortresses are more attractive as they are more balanced and functional to their position and surrounding.
Matthew Jackson While serving in the US Army, stationed in Germany for 6 years in the 1970’s - 1980’s, I was fortunate enough to have been able to go there numerous times. You are right; it is stunning! I’ve dreamt of returning someday. But now that I am old and disabled, I can only be there in my dreams.
I think we should take the time to appreciate the engineers and the construction crew that put-up all the hard work.
Visited the castle in the late 70's. Truly a wonder. So glad I was able to see it.
Visited both castles in July 2006. So worth the effort! Someone here said to go early in the morning. That is 100% right on. We were in line at 8 am, and still had to wait for about 30 minutes, yet those who came later, had a much longer wait. Both castles have their own unique history, so visit both. They are not very far apart, and you can walk between them if you don't mind walking. There is a lot of uphill to see both, though, and there are rides you can take to get up to both. We rode in a horse carriage up to Neuschwanstein, but walked an extensive path with lots of stairs up to Hohenschwangau. You will never regret visiting these castles!
EM S: The joys of modern tourism. I was there in 1973 - no wait, no queue, no crowds and I was able to stand on the bridge mentioned by Lhoreal Hogan below by myself. Sheer magic. I'm not sure I'd want to go back to join the throng. :-)
The drive to this castle in the spring is something everyone should experience. It is still the most beautiful countryside I’ve ever seen.
Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful architecture of it. Oh my God, it even has a gatehouse.
Very impressive. Let's see Paul Allen's castle.
nobody goes there anymore
*Lips quiver*
Proud to say I visited the castle back in 1996-1998 when I was about 5-6 years old. I remember taking a horse carriage up to the entrance of the castle while eating a racecar pink ice popsicle. I also remember taking the gondola up the mountain and eating at the little restaurant up there and taking a picture before we left. We decided to hike down, but got lost and had to hitchhike in someone's truck back to the parking lot. Our van was one of the last ones there since it was night time. I don't remember everything from that age, but I remember that specifically. Great memories.
Why would they say he withdrew from reality? He really was an eccentric Royal who lived in a castle in a remote area that WAS his reality.
Anna Vajda he was caught up in the past. He was obsessed with a Victorian king and was kind of absent from the world. He spent all his time painting and doing plans for his castles. He wanted them to be victorian style after a king he admired so he was a little withdrawn. He wasn’t in tune with the present.
@@kyarareid7320 sounds like a load of shit to start a coup
@@kyarareid7320 I've read he mostly partied with guys.
In the end it must have been horror. I read his personnel wasn't allowed to look at him.
People can say a lot of things about Ludwig, but one thing for sure, he obviously has a good taste
I visited Neuschwanstein around November 1991, nearly17. I remember how fresh and cool the mountainous air was. The village below and the nearby smaller castle were so fascinating as well. My mother rode the horse and buggy up the long walk path to Neuschwanstein while the rest of us walked up the long, uphill, curved walkway. We took a guided tour inside Neuschwanstein. A large portion of it was closed to the public for maintenance. I seem to remember photography wasn’t allowed inside, but I snuck one or two snapshots. It’s one of my fondest memories of living in Germany.
I have been in a lots places in this beautiful planet, but I have to say this place is wonderful.
Probably the most beautiful documentary I've seen on this Castle. More's the pity then that it is so very, very short.
It’d be fun to see more of the interior. The quarters for the servants, the theater, the bedroom (and that bed!), the dining table which lowered to the kitchen to be set, the beautiful room heaters, the Swan Room, so many beautiful aspects!
TILE FLOOR !!!
The bricks colour compliments the overall setting.... it's just magical and endearing to watch
Just magical. My friends were too scared to stand on the bridge where you can have the perfect shot of the castle. There were so many people on the bridge and it's swaying and I admit I got scared too, but I was able to take a selfie. Yeheey. The castle is massive so you need to take a photo from afar. We went to Linderhof castle too.
I can think of many worse ways to go out. I'm glad it was worth it!
Didn't anyone question how it was built without the use of electricity and power tools??? Electricity wasn't around until around 1879. Also I bet there are no pictures of the foundation being built. I don't think it was possible for the people of 1860-1880 to construct that building, no way!!!!!!!!
@@edwardjones9631 So am I on to something?? LOL Seriously, no way that thing was built without the use of power tools or magic wizards in that time period! I have yet to see one picture of foundations being built on any of these castles (supposedly built on top of hills/mountains) before the aide of electricity. Hmmmmm
@@philyb3040 you need to research your questions-& get specific answers. Neuschwanstein wasn't finished in the 1990s. Have you been there? You must read a lot of fake news. Don't solicit me again.
@@edwardjones9631 You have to be somewhat ignorant to believe that that castle was built without the help of power tools/electricity, period!!!!!!!!!! Go back to sleep!
Went to the castle last year, 2020, and did the guided tour. It was pretty fascinating. Beautiful castle, beautiful location, Germany as a whole is beautiful, amazing people and amazing culture. Can't wait to go back
This is probably my very favorite Castle in the entire world. I would just love to take a grand tour both inside & out, not to mention staying a couple of days & nights in it to get the feel of what it must be like to live like a King?
Maybe visit some real castles and fortresses as well.
No one stays at this castle. It is not a hotel.
Hey that is a great idea! the oblong building on the left side of the court yard as you enter through the gates houses administrative offices and could become exclusive hotel rooms spa gym and restaurants with all the amenities. The income would pay for the hotel in no time.
Its not finished. For a tour its a amazing but you can see it all in a few hours and since it isn’t complete you’d probably freeze overnight staying there. If you want to see where they lived there is a castle beside it on the opposite mountain, I forget the name of it but the locals call it “the yellow one”. Its still not able to be slept in but its a more in depth -in person tour and you can see all their bedrooms.
This castle is breathtakingly beautiful...and enormous. A true German ingenuity.
To me it seems like the king was an introvert or someone who didn't really enjoy ruling over others and wanted to be fun.
Such an incredible view! The landscape there is breathtaking!
the most impressive castle I have ever visited
I went their and it’s insane. It’s so large but there’s so little actually done. Tour is definitely worth it though cause still very beautiful inside
Visited both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein last September , both beautiful. Also the surrounding area too, breathtaking. King Ludwig IIs was such a sad story. Great video
Neuschwanstein
How much??
What stunning beauty sits in the woods....
So glad I could hear about this site on the Juggend hills called Nooshwinnstine castle, apparently.
The nanoblocks version of this castle took me two months to make, so I basically saw this castle every day. Still has a special place in my heart. Would love to go there one day
Seen this for the second time. Thanks UA-cam for recommend it again and again and again and again and again.
I had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful castle back in 2014. A must see! Highly recommended!
I visited both castles in September of 2013, and although stunning, it was a more run-down ruin visited later that day that holds a special place in my heart, and also one that has a connection to Neuschwanstein Castle.
The place my then-fiancee and I stumbled upon was the Castle ruin of Falkenstein, perhaps a ten-minute drive from Fuessen. The site was purchased by King Ludwig in 1883, and plans were ordered for another fairy tale castle. Nothing ever came of it, as he died three years thereafter, but you can't help but wonder just how magnificent this new castle could have been, had it actually been constructed. The views from the top of the ruins were breathtaking, as it is Germany's tallest castle ruin. Well worth visiting, though the switchback road leading up to the site is not for the faint of heart!
I toured the castle with a friend of the royal family. He took us through a side entrance bypassing the huge line waiting to get in.
We were able to go through some of the personal spaces and rooms that the general public couldn’t visit. It was pretty cool.
I’ve been here twice! It’s really beautiful ❤️
Beautiful castle! Have visited several times over the past 40 years.
I've visited a few times over the years and each visit is still amazing. Sadly it was never completed, imagine what a fully finished castle would look like given what the few finished rooms look like.
This is possibly the most wondrous thing you can visit and experience in the world ! Right up there with The Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramids ,and etc. I remember seeing Ludwigs bed had a canopy of wood carved to replicate the town below Naushanstin castle. And the dumb waiter dinning room table that would deliver dinner from the kitchen in the basement at the ring of a doorbell or buzzer of which we were told that Ludwig was the first to use and maby even invented the modern doorbell. Go if you ever have the chance . And stop of at the Eiffel Tower and Buckingham Palace while you're in Europe all great memory makers !
Eiffel Tower is fantastic. And I feel so safe thanks to the guards with machine guns and barricades to stop truck attacks. It helps me feel at ease to soak up the beauty!
Buckingham Palace 😂😂 Suggest the Vatican instead much, much eye pleasing
St Basil's Cathedral can go in your list I hope.
Eiffel Tower and Buckingham Palace are overrated. Neuschwanstein castle is a true beauty to behold though.
Been there :) Got the cable car up the mountain, it was absolutely breathtaking
it was one of the worst looking european castles i've seen
I had the honor of visiting the castle in January of 2011.. There was a heavy fog that rolled in and out of the valley behind the castle. It's a shame they don't allow any photography or video in the castle , but the tour was amazing none-the-less and definitely a bucket list check off
Glad I have visited this beautiful castle..
I visited the castle back in 1977. I was on a ski trip but took a day off to see Neuschwanstein. It was spectacular inside and out.
Nothing is like Neuschwanstein , Ludwig was ahead of his time.
Sabrina Nascimento how is building a castle in the late 1800’s ahead of anything?
Walked up to this castle on a sweltering July day in 2008. It was worth the hike! Magnificent!!
Chorei de emoção quando cheguei nesse castelo. Maravilhoso!
Was fortunate enough to get to visit Fussen twice - worlds gone crazy since then- hope i can go just one more time!!
I went to see that castle last week unfortunately there was heavy fog so I could not take any proper photos. Inside the castle is beautiful well worth a visit
Very challenging architecture of the time it was constructed. Impressive
I remember visiting the castle in summer of 2010. It was really pretty and quite impressive. Also remember visiting Ludwígs other palaces and how remarkable they were also.
Fun Fact: Disneys Castle is designed after this castle. So everyone knows.
You have to see this castle in real life from the bridge in the woods next to it. It is one of the most beautiful things that I have seen in my life. I’ve seen it twice while stationed in Germany, and each time it wows me.
I toured it in 1979. I seem to remember the guide telling us it had the first elevator in continental Europe.
Curtis Galper how amazing!
great video. What an amazing place.
I have been to Nudelstein many dozens of times. It's history is fascinating. A complete tribute to Richard Wagner's operas, Ludwig came close to bankrupting the Bavarian state, along with his other castle efforts (Herrenchiemsee & Linderhof). In retrospect though, a wonderful investment, and one worthy of continued government re-investment. The September concert series is a not to be missed event, if they still do that......
Yea, I notice the government ISNT bitching about all of the money his castles bring in yearly!
When I see a building like that I don't want to tour the interior, I want to walk around the base and see how they fastened it to the bedrock. And I'd like to see more of the construction pictures because there must have been an awful lot false-work and scaffolding necessary for a site like that.
The most beautiful castle I ever had the privilege of visiting. The inside is even more beautiful than the outside. Truly a life experience. I actually went twice while my Dad was stationed in Germany.
The story almost sounds like a real fairytale.
It is..
Unrealistic deadlines making people work 24 hours a day? Doesnt sound like a fairytale to me.
It's all lies he never built this nor any other "castle", it was never built in the 19th century, rather way way before that. Look up Tartaria and the mudfloods.
@@talcohen4144 Are you Bavarian? 🙄👑
@@sonjagatto9981 No, just some1 with a functional brain.
I traveled to Europe for over 20 years at least 4 times a year on antique buying trips. I never ceased to be amazed at the history & utter coolness of each country. Even the old Soviet block countries were trying to recover & spread their feathers once again.
Hordes of tourists get coaches up and stand on the little bridge with their selfie sticks.
If you bother to walk up the mountain paths a little you get a much more impressive and peaceful view.
trust me, I tend to do that but the wife prefers luxury and comfort 🙄
i'm this 🤏 much to turning her into an ex wife
I've been there with local friends. It's absolutely beautiful and the surroundings are breathtaking. Highly recommend.
A sublime creation.
It's absolutely gigantic. But it still looks so effortless and tasteful. This kind of art unfortunately is lost to history forever. It would take generations to bring it back again
That shot at 4:38 is amazing!
Most beautiful place in the world
For the English speaking folks here: Try saying "Noy Shvan Shtuyn"
Here's how the Germans say it forvo.com/word/neuschwanstein/#de
Mexicans.
Definitely not. It's more new svan staein
Chicken butt castle is what it should called.
@@harambenights1051 This. It is a shibboleth. But the correct pronounciation sounds more like 'Schickenbattkassel'.
My gave me a magazine when i was 8, it had a pic of this place. I blu-tacked it to my bedroom wall for years. In the mid 2000s i finally made it to the other side of the world to see it. It was a crazy great moment in my life to finally see it in 3D rather than 2D on my wall.
This is my fav castle in all of Europe. I went as a little girl & felt like the castle was made for me (I was 8 - gimme a break). I’m surprised that the meaning of the name of the castle wasn’t brought up: Neuschwanstein translates to New Swan Stone. Anyway, maybe next time we can go inside? The exterior is only part of the beauty that is this castle.
I visited this castle in 2016. Good video bringing back that memory and its history.
The castle wasn't actually completed only a third of the interior is finished.
Why doesn't Germany put money aside to finish the stucture ? It's a gem for the world to see !
@@palm0607 because it is history and still ludwig's castle. There are plans of other rooms that remained unfinished for example the knights bathroom but building it now I guess it would lose its meaning furthermore not only the interior is unfinished but the exterior as well. at the back of the castle it was planned to have a huge balcony and in the middle terrace should have been a little cathedral. Anyway Bavaria still keeps the place intact with renovations and stuff so they do something
Its actually wonderful to see it unfinished. I just went last month and in addition to seeing some of the rooms finished, you get to see the potential in others. Its stunning inside but no one really took the time to understand the king so they wouldn’t be able to finish his plans for it as it should be done and it would damage the historic authenticity
Quite true. I was told that even the throne room wasn't finished. I wonder what his throne would have looked like...
He had a small prayer room/chapel off of his bedroom.
I visited this castle. It is an amazing piece of architecture in a beautiful setting.
I have visited this castle 30 years ago.
My visit was 30 years ago as well :-)
I got to see it twice early 80s and early 90s in the military it was awesome
I like the focus on old buildings. You should do more. Alhambra? Vatican city?
Visited in 2017, gorgeous castle and gorgeous area!
Been there done that. Great magical place. Thanks from Orlando Florida
I've been there 2 or 3 times and it really is that stunning.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein memories...
This. This comment.
I would love to visit this castle in near future.
Grateful to have been there a few times while stationed in Germany! Stunning, breathtaking - unbelievable place
I always wondered how they built it in the mid 19th century. Thanks for posting the building photos and story.
Died the next morning after being put into the asylum. Sounds like he got wacked if you ask me.
Found dead...WITH his psychiatrist who was also dead.
They found him drowned. They believe he was murdered.
he may have been a rich king with strange demands, but he didn't deserve to be murdered like that!
The Clintons?
His psychiatrist’s life was probably taken as well because he knew the truth that the king was not insane.
Beautiful place, it is neat to watch the hang gliders come from above the ridge above the castle.
Greetings from Thailand. This is what my home looks like. Okay so in my dreams than.👍😎
your king actually lives nearby. true story
I've been to that castle it's amazing place to visit and how it has surppased all other castles . Just beautiful
NEU - SCHWAN - STEIN
not
Nusschweinstein.
Illegale Wahrheiten gerade Aus. 💫🌎
That doesn't help at all for an English speaker. Type it phonetically like an English would understand it to be pronounced. It's dumb to expect correct pronounciation when all you did is write it in caps and split it up. Seriously???
@Fly Beep Need some help? New - Shvon (rhymes with on) - shtine (rhymes with wine = Long “i” sound when “i” is second in an “ei” sequence in German.) Hope that is helpful! Sounded like it was never pronounced in the video...only sounds like he is saying “Liechtenstein,” which is where many castles are & maybe where this happens to be.
@@cynthiaennis3107 Thanks for your comment. I know how it's pronounced, I'm not German but can speak it. You're pretty good on point with the phonetics but I'd say it's more like Noi - Shwahn -shtine (that last one is completely correct). It's kinda a strange word, literally translated it would be New-Swan-Stone.
@@cynthiaennis3107 I have no idea how to write phonetics, but it should sound like this:
NOI SCHWAN STINE
or
NOJ SHWAN STEIN
3 syllables.
NOI as the 'oy' in OY VEY
SCHWAN as in the 'sh' from SHIFTY and the 'bahn' (but with a w) in AUTOBAHN. Similar pressure as in FARM and BARN.
STINE like you say LINE or WEINSTEIN.
It's a genius work of art for sure
Thank you for accurately detailing the coup. It was a cruel end to König Ludwig II. The fear of such machinations were also likely what drove His Royal Highness into seclusion.
I think he was murdered!
Larry Barker, me too. I wish the family would allow for exhumation; this way modern pathology can determine an accurate cause of death and give him some peace at last.
@@chasekreznor701 However, if his body was embalmed, an autopsy is not possible. In any case, the family won't hear of it: the present day Wittelsbachs don't descend from either Ludwig II or his brother and successor, Otto. Rather, they all descend from the uncles of these mad kings.
I was there in 73 loved it and also loved his other castles like the Linderhof absolutely beautiful castles they are by far the Best
i've been twice it is a amazing castle
We visited in the 70s and it is beautiful
If im not Mistaken this castle was the Inspiration for the beasts Castle in Beauty and the Beast
It was the inspiration of the Disney castle itself which happens to be the inspiration for pretty much every castle shown in Disney productions.
Personally I think Hohenzollern Castle, situated on top of a lone mountain surrounded by pretty flat land is even a little more serene than Neuschwanstein, however both castles are no "real" medieval ones as they were both constructed or rebuilt during the late 1800s when owning a medieval-like castle was the new top-notch thing around German nobility. There's one castle in Germany which did not change for hundreds of years and is still owned by the same family which once built it: Eltz Castle near the Rhine.
Faux Name I was told it was for sleeping beauty's castle.
Cinderella’s
Even a lot of Windsor Castle was rebuilt in the late 1800s. What we see today was done then. I dont agree with the Disney PR. Theirs looks like a tourist prop, which is what it is!
i remember my parents dragging me up this mountain to visit it when i was around 6 or earlier (i guess) can't even remember one detail... so thx for sharing these pictures, and even i knew about it, the story
How were they able to heat this building at the top of the mountain at those times? even today it would be a huge and expensive challenge.