Doing the Tourist Thing: Travel Information for Castle Neuschwanstein

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When: Year-Round. August sees the largest volume of tourists visiting Hohenschwangau and neighboring Neuschwanstein, so be prepared to dodge cameras.
How to Get There: The closest airport is in Munich. From Munich, take Autobahn 8 and follow the signs. It takes a little over an hour to get to Füssen. Costs: Entrance admission to Hohenschwangau Castle is 7 EUR. You can save on admission costs by purchasing tickets for both castles at a total cost of 13 EUR.
Where to Stay: If you prefer a castle view, the Schlosshotel Lisl is a superior selection. Phone: +49 (0) 83 62-88 70; Fax: +49 (0) 83 62-81 10 7;Email: info@lisl.de. Single, 67 Euro; Double: 110 euro All include a hearty, delicious breakfast.
Further Afield: Accommodations are available throughout the region. The closest town is Füssen. Other alternatives are the Village of Schwangau or Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Dress: Comfortable shoes! If you decide to hoof it up the hills to see Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, leave the heels or fashionable shoes at the guesthouse. Check The Weather Channel Online for a weather forecast during your visit to Germany.

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