Living in his own enchanted dream world, the king often failed to see the enemies at his back. In one of his darkest moments, Ludwig II found himself ripped from his throne on the grounds of insanity.

Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat. However, before the construction work was completed, he died on June 13, 1886. On August 1, 1886, the palace was opened for ...

The attraction is located in the heart of city centre and offers a virtual flight above Bavaria – passing historical landmarks from the first settlers to the visionary projects of King Ludwig II.