With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it was plucked straight from a medieval fairy tale. But the truth is that this over-the-top palace nestled in the ...

SCHWANGAU, Germany--Given that King Ludwig II of Bavaria built Neuschwanstein Castle as a place where he could get away from the public and the sycophants who wanted to be near him, he might well have ...

Neuschwanstein Castle is Germany’s most famous castle, but you probably recognize it as belonging to Sleeping Beauty. In the real world, the fairytale centerpiece of the Disneyland theme park was ...

Note: Alternate hours: April through Oct. 15: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Oct. 16 through March: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open every day except Jan. 1 and Dec. 24, 25 and 31Ticket ...

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Fairytales don't just live in storybooks. Sometimes, they stand tall in stone and tower over mountains. Perched high in the Bavarian Alps, surrounded by misty forests and valleys that look painted by ...

Neuschwanstein Castle is said to have been the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. The original design and construction began under King Ludwig II (1845-1886) of Bavaria.

Neuschwanstein Castle, with over 10,000 visitors a day, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Germany. It is also a candidate for UNESCO's World Heritage list. But is it really worth a ...