Hohenschwangau Castle; a Walk through the Castle Garden

The romantic neo-gothic style Schloss Hohenschwangau was built in the 19th century by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, the father of Ludwig II. This castle stands on the remains of the 12th century fortress Schwangau, a medieval fortress owned by the Knights of Schwangau. Maximilian II (then a Crown Prince), discovered the site during a walking tour and decided to buy the ruins as he was taken in by the beauty of the surrounding area. Construction of the castle took place from 1832 to 1836, with further additions taking place to 1855. Schloss Hohenschwangau tends to be overlooked by visitors as Neuschwanstein is the more famous of the two castles. If time permits, Hohenschwangau is worth visiting as this attractive castle, with its towers, turrets and battlements, together with its historic garden and fountains holds centuries of history about its residents, visitors and the Schwangau region. And get more interesting info about Hohenschwangau and the Alpsee by checking out the feature at our website