Attractions
Castle Neuschwanstein
In 1869 King Ludwig II started building the castle
at the site of the ruins Vorder- and Hinterhohenschwangau.
The castle was to resemble a stronghold of the
middle ages. The work on this marvellous place had to be stopped
due to the sudden death of Ludwig II. 16 rooms in the
castle could be finished before the king's death and
are open daily for visitors all over the world. King Ludwig's greatest
dream stands very proudly, overlooking the Alpsee, a beautiful
lake in which the king himself regulary used to swim. Impressive by
its elegant magnificence and by the unique phantasy of a fairytale
king, the castle attracts uncountable visitors every
year. Visiting Neuschwanstein is a neverending dream
in the breathtaking and legendary surroundings - a must for
every visitor to the Allgäu.
See for yourself the unique beauty of castle Neuschwanstein!
Castle Hohenschwangau
1832-1836 the ruins from castle Schwanstein were renovated. Crownprince
Maximillian of Bavarian obtained this stronghold and
had it renovated in neo-gothic style. Visiting the castle
is a absolute must for people interested in history as
the builder of castle Neuschwanstein only then decided on
building this magnificent castle there. Today the
castle is owned by the Wittelsbacher funds, who are alsosupervising many
other castles of the Wittelsbach family.
Wieskirche
In 1738 the little village "Wies" close to Steingaden was the site
of a mirycle. A simple wooden picture, showing Jesus Christ standing
at a whip pillar, which the leaders of Steingaden
did not want to keep, started weeping in front of some
believers. For some time the miraculous picture was hung in
a small chapel built in the open fields. Due to the large
number of pilgrims, the abbot decided to build the
Wieskirche. The building contract was given to Dominikus
Zimmermann who made it the most wonderful work of Bavarian
Rococo. His brother Johann Babtist, who became royal painter in
1720, helped him with the luxurious decorations. The choir
was blessed in 1749, the whole church in 1754. About 230 years
later the church was completely renovated at the cost of 3,4
million Euro. The damage to the church was mainly caused by the
large numbers of visitors, heavy winds and low flying
army aerplanes.
Falkenstein
The ruins of the Falkenstein fortress - King Ludwig last
dream.
At the altitude of 1277m you can find Germany's highest ruins
of a fortress, the Falkenstein. Situated on top of the Manzenberg,
the Falkenstein is clearly visible even from far away. Many
rumours and stories exist about this fortress, so even King
Ludwig II was interested in it and wanted to build yet another
one of his fairy tale castles.
