These castles have inspired novelists, filmmakers and theme parks, many were home to royalty, and all are awe-inspiring.

Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often referred to as the Swan King or Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), Ludwig ...

At the Infopoint Museums & Castles in Bavaria, tourists and locals get the latest news and comprehensive information about approximately 1,300 museums and castles in Bavaria. The AlpenStadtMuseum ...

From Neuschwanstein’s fairy-tale spires to Bled Castle’s serene beauty, explore Europe’s most breathtaking and historically ...

Since the opening of the Infopoint Museums & Castles in Bavaria and the exhibition "Imperial Castle in Munich", parts of the historic building are publicly accessible. Both of them are operated by ...

Bavaria is a place apart, a nation within a nation – and the best way to discover it is on a tour of Mad King Ludwig’s extraordinary castles. These bizarre buildings are unforgettable ...

The real-life version is in the Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria, although other castles such as the Chateau de Chambord and the Alcazar (both featured above) are also thought to have influenced ...