Embark on a one-day adventure to the picturesque town of Oberammergau, nestled in the heart of Bavaria. Your journey begins with a visit to the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, where you'll spend two hours exploring the iconic turrets and chambers that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Marvel at the castle's majestic setting and rich history, before heading to the quaint town of Oberammergau. Spend the rest of your day wandering through the town's enchanting streets, adorned with traditional Lüftlmalerei (frescoes) and home to woodcarving artisans. Oberammergau is also known for its Passion Play, performed once every ten years. This one-day itinerary promises a blend of awe-inspiring architecture and cultural immersion in one of Bavaria's most beloved towns.
1 Day in Oberammergau Itinerary: Day 1
Neuschwanstein Castle
Begin your magical journey through Oberammergau with a visit to the spellbinding Neuschwanstein Castle, a vision straight out of a fairytale. Nestled in the lush Bavarian countryside, this iconic castle is the inspiration behind Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle. Allow yourself to be transported back in time as you spend a couple of hours exploring the opulent rooms and admiring the castle's majestic spires against the panoramic backdrop of the Alps. The Neuschwanstein Castle is not just a monument but an experience that encapsulates the romance and grandeur of a bygone era.
Attraction Info
- Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
- Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
- Open from 01/02-03/22,10:00am-4:00pm;Open from 03/23-10/15,9:00am-6:00pm;Open from 10/16-12/23,10:00am-4:00pm;Closed from 12/24-12/25;Open from 12/26-12/30,10:00am-4:00pm;Closed from 12/31-01/01,Ticketing hours at the ticket office: March 23 to October 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 16 to March 22: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Oberammergau
After delving into the royal history, immerse yourself in the quintessential Bavarian culture as you wander through the picturesque streets of Oberammergau. This charming small town is renowned for its rich tradition of woodcarving, vibrant frescoes, and the passion play performed once every decade. Spend the day meandering through quaint shops, cozy cafes, and take in the alpine architecture that gives Oberammergau its storybook appeal. The town's serene ambiance and artistic heritage make it the perfect conclusion to your one-day itinerary.
Attraction Info
- 82487 Oberammergau, Germany
- Suggested tour duration: 1 day
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Founded in 1869, Neuschwanstein Castle is located on a small peak in the suburbs of Fussen, a small town on the southern border of Germany. Because of its fairy-tale appearance and beautiful scenery that integrates with the surrounding lakes and mountains, it has become a tourist card in Germany.
Sightseeing highlights
Disney Sleep
The prototype of the Beauty Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, is hidden in the green forest, surrounded by a lake. The castle has white walls and blue roofs. The outer walls are made of marble. With a medieval atmosphere. It is precisely because of this fairy-tale temperament that it later became the prototype of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland and the scene of the ballet "Swan Lake".
The beauty of the four seasons of the dream castle
The king of Bavaria, inspired by the musical "Swan Knight", spent 17 years building the castle, paying great attention to the landscape changes of the surrounding vegetation during construction to ensure that no matter in which season, from which angle it is viewed, Castles are beautiful. Therefore, from the green mountains and clear waters in summer to the silver wraps in winter, Neuschwanstein Castle always attracts tourists from all over the world.
Sophisticated interiors
The castle not only has an outstanding exterior appearance, but its sophisticated "inner beauty" is equally impressive. The interior of the castle is richly decorated, and one of the wood-carved beds took 14 carpenters two years to complete. There are also many swan-themed decorations. From murals, door handles to bathtubs, you can see the beautiful figures of swans. The more brilliant is the Imperial Hall: on the huge ceiling, the blue sky is dotted with brilliant stars, the floor is covered with mosaics of plants and animals, and the murals on the walls depict scenes from the opera "Tan Hauser". A huge golden crown hangs in the hall, symbolizing the supreme imperial power.
Elegant and romantic palace concerts
Today, every September during the golden season, a week-long palace concert will be held in the famous Castle Opera Hall, allowing people to experience the nobility, elegance and romance of royal life.
Visiting Guide
There are three ways to get to the castle to the castle: take a shuttle bus, take a horse-drawn carriage or go on foot. Most people will choose to take the shuttle bus, get off the bus, and then walk for a short distance to Neuschwanstein Castle. On the way, there is a viewing platform to overlook another castle - Hohenschwangau Castle. You can also take a carriage to the castle. In addition to enjoying the picturesque scenery along the way, the humorous coachman will also tell you the legendary stories that happened here. After getting off the carriage, you only need to walk a short distance to the entrance of the castle. If you don’t want to wait in line for the ferry bus, or you like outdoor sports, you can also hike to Neuschwanstein Castle.
On the way, you can take pictures of Neuschwanstein Castle from an overlook, and there are relatively few tourists. The Marienbrücke is located near the end of the uphill bus. This 100-meter-high bridge is suspended between two cliffs. The bottom of the bridge is spliced with wooden boards, and when you step on it, it will float up and down slightly. You can take pictures of the famous postcard angle of Neuschwanstein Castle here. If it is too early to visit when you arrive at the station, you can go to Marianne Bridge to take pictures of the beautiful scenery of Neuschwanstein Castle. After noon, the bridge is full of people.
Entering the interior of the castle must follow the official tour guide. The tour guide provides English and German services. You can also choose to use the audio guide (with Chinese version), but it must also be controlled by the tour guide. After the visit, you can take a break in the cafe inside the castle. Surrounding Attractions After descending from Neuschwanstein Castle, you may wish to go boating on the Alpsee Lake (Alpsee), which is called "Swan Lake" by many people at the foot of the mountain, and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountains. In addition, not far away is Hohenschwangau Castle (also called Hohenschwangau Castle).
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