Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often re ...

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.

A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of ...

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.

In the last years of his life, Bavarian king Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) devotes himself to ambitious architectural projects, which strain the state coffers to the extreme. The monarch, who is ...