Four different blog entries for a single trip might be a little overkill, but we had a blast, and we wanted to account for the details. Once we were inside the castle, we were confronted with absolute grandeur. It was beautiful. There were tapestries, paintings, carvings, and other gaudy baubles. It turns out that King Ludwig was arrested here, and died shortly thereafter under very strange circumstances. He was found drowned with the doctor who declared him insane, but he was a great swimmer and the water was only a few feet deep. His death must have had something to do with his debts and insatiable drive to build castles. When he died, all building projects were halted, and although the exterior was finished, only a third of the rooms were completed. It was fascinating, and the ballrooms, throne hall, and personal quarters are unbelievable. If you are ever in this neck of the woods, it is worth the trip, even though it is a well-known touristy area... we would recommend it anyway!
We weren't technically allowed to take pictures inside the castle, but we couldn't help ourselves!
Another picture we snapped in secrecy... quite a view, huh? That is another castle in the right of the picture in Hohenschwangau.
Another view on our way back down the hill.
All of us posing for a quick shot before the sun went down.
This time a little closer.
From the path back to the town.
The powdery snow added a pretty effect.
The hotel and restaurant on the way down had a tower in the Fachwerk style; the sunset and the snow laden trees added a nice touch.
We walked all the way down to the town, where the car was parked, and by this time, the palace at Hohenschwangau was all lit up, and the waning light made the sky turn dark blue. Awesome!!
1 comment:
I love Neuschwanstein! Been there twice myself, but never in winter. Must have been freezing. Bet the carriage ride was nice. Never done that, we've always hiked. But then again, didn't have kids when I was there. Miss you and jealous.
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