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here are very few man-made structures that have taken my breath away when I first laid eyes on them. Those structures are the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, and this beauty in Germany.If you’ve ever watched the opening credits to a Disney movie, or if you have ever been to a Disney park (something I have yet to do), then you might recognize this castle. The inspiration for the famous Disney castle is none other than Neuschwanstein Castle.
Neuschwanstein Castle is located in the picturesque region of Bavaria. And y’all, Bavaria in the fall? STUNNING! I was really taken aback by the beauty of the Bavarian region.
Getting to the castle is a bit of a trek. If you’re up for a scenic walk uphill, the castle is nice little hike up the mountain. If you’re like me and a bit out of shape and get winded after climbing a flight of stairs, there is a shuttle that takes you up to a point that is a lot closer (and no hills to walk up!).
To get a good vantage point to photograph the castle, you can get a photo op from the suspension bridge called Marienbrücke. Marienbrücke is 375 feet high and about 1300 feet long. I was having a mild panic attack being up on something that high and that (in my mind) wobbly. I really don’t do well with heights. I’m a bit acrophobic. I stepped maybe ten steps out onto the bridge (feeling every single movement as people walked past), just enough to look around the trees to see a majestic view of the castle (picture on the left). If I walked out further, I would’ve gotten a better view. I probably also would’ve hyperventilated as well, so I had to choose one between the two.
If you walk a bit further around the castle area, you can gorgeous views of the Alpsee, Hohenschwangau Castle, and some of the countryside. While we were on solid ground overlooking these views, I was still very much so aware of how high up I was.
With the time constraints I had with my tour group, I wasn’t able to go inside the castle. I would totally love to return and visit a little longer, go inside the castle, and just soak in the views a bit longer.