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 ...

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 ...

Neuschwanstein castle stands on a craggy rock 200 meters ... Info about the fairy tale king Ludwig II King Ludwig II ruled Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He ascended the throne at ...

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 ...