Hohenschwangau
&
Neuschwanstein
Hohenschwangau was begun in the 12th century and was the palace of choice of King Maximilian II, the father of King Ludwig II.  This palace was one of the inspirations for King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein.

Neuschwanstein was built by King Ludwig II as a Medieval style castle, touched by fantasy.  It was built from 1869-1886, when King Ludwig II died.  The castle was incomplete and only a little more work has been completed over the years.

The interior of Neuschwanstein is decorated by paintings on the walls of scenes from German legends that were popular themes in the operas of Richard Wagner.
A sampling of the magnificent paintings can be found at the official website and look on the right under "Legends".

In the horse carriage to Hohenschwangau
The fountain at Hohenschwangau

The front entrance to Hohenschwangau
The view down the hill from Hohenschwangau

A view of the hills from Hohenschwangau
The swan fountain at Hohenschwangau

The back of Neuschwanstein
The side of Neuschwanstein

A view of the Alpsee from Neuschwanstein



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