Neuschwanstein

Bidding farewell to my travel companion's parents in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, we headed off to a place which  requires its visitors to be in the most physical fitness conditions. Our next stop was Neuschwanstein Castle, in Fuessen, Southern Bavaria.

The name literally means New Swan Stone and the castle was visualized and built under King Ludwig II, unfortunately the King did not live to see the completion of the whole castle. The next best thing is to fill the void which was what his successors did after the King's death. Just a couple of weeks after the King's untimely departure to the netherworld, his castle was opened for public viewing.

The King was somewhat a recluse but definitely a tasteful blue blood as we gazed through the living room, bedroom and kitchen decor. The palace definitely gave an overview to royal lifestyle. Sorta like MTVs Crib.
Fighting off the flocks of Oriental tourists, we were taken back with the consistency of the building's colourful paintings on the wall. The whole castle was decorated with the best taste in art and architecture.

We sat down at the cafe inside the castle and enjoyed a Russischer Zupkuchen and zwei Cappuccinos. Felt royal, oh yes, we did!

While waiting for our turn, I took photographs of the majestic door!

A carriage ride costs around 8 euro, if you are not a fan of hiking

View from the parking lot at the village

View of the castle during the hike

The castle's amazing location on the hill top!


This faraway waterfall in the midst of the woods outside the castle is glorious

Someone made a blushing snow bunny at the roadside

How more beautiful can the castle be!

Our view of the forest outside the castle from a little cafe indoors

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