Visiting Neuschwanstein without booking a ticket?

I would like to visit Neuschwanstein Castle. However, I don't know when I will be there, so that I am unable to book a ticket earlier. Is there any daily visitor limit there? If so, after reaching this limit, Is it possible to get there and see it from outside (from its court, like in Vienna's Schönbrunn) without buying a ticket?

Best Answer

Just in case you don't get tickets for Neuschwanstein: There is another castle nearby in which King Ludwig II (who built Neuschwanstein) grew up - Castle Hohenschwangau (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenschwangau_Castle).

It might be a good alternative if Neuschwanstein is too crowded - many locals recommend it as the better alternative (better guided tours, the rooms are closer to their original states than in Neuschwanstein, etc.).

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Can you see Neuschwanstein Castle without a ticket?

If you want to enter Neuschwanstein and/or Hohenschwangau, you are required to book a guided tour; you cannot enter the castles on your own, although you can view both from the outside without purchasing the tour tickets. You can purchase tour tickets in advance online, or at the ticket center on the day of your visit.

How do I get into Neuschwanstein Castle for free?

The ticket doesn't get you up the mountain to the castle. To get there, you have three options: 1) Take a horse-drawn carriage (6\u20ac pp, each way); 2) Take a bus (2\u20ac pp, each way), or 3) Walk (free pp, each way). I walked up. It wasn't easy, but it is easily do-able for a reasonably fit person.

Can you visit the outside of Neuschwanstein Castle?

While dogs aren't allowed inside the castle at Neuschwanstein (or on the shuttle bus), it's still possible to visit the outside of Neuschwanstein Castle with your dog.

What is the entrance fee for Neuschwanstein Castle?

Important note for families to book online: Children need a free ticket to enter the castle (booking fee 2.50 euros).

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