Neuschwanstein is the epitome of a fairytale castle and is a Top tourist attraction in Germany. The currently ongoing refurbishment of the state rooms allowed visitors an insight into probably the most beautiful building site in Bavaria.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Neuschwanstein Castle
Barely four years in office and 23 years young Ludwig II, designed in 1868, his first castle. And what for one! Neuschwanstein is today the castle is Germany’s most famous and one of the most visited in Europe. A medieval knight’s castle, modeled perched on a rocky outcrop in the allgäu mountains above the village of Schwangau.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
The Singers ‘ Hall
The largest room in Neuschwanstein castle, the singers ‘ hall. Inspired by the Original, the singers ‘ hall at Wartburg castle, leaving Ludwig to him with scenes of the medieval world say decorate. A truly Royal ambience for large festivals and music events. In the enjoyment of the visitors to the annual come today, the castle concerts -.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Rose island
Ludwig II loved places, which guaranteed him solitude. So, too, the rose island in lake Starnberg. His father, Maximilian II. had a summer house to build the “Casino”. It is surrounded by a Park, have at their heart a rose garden. Shielded from prying eyes by Ludwig II met here with his cousin, the Austrian Empress Elisabeth.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Herrenchiemsee Castle
Other island, other castle. In 1873 king Ludwig II acquired the Herreninsel in the Chiemsee. Here at last is a “temple of glory” for his model, the French sun king Ludwig XIV.,. A Versailles in Bayern. Herrenchiemsee castle was the last and most expensive construction project. Because Ludwig died II. of 1886, did not live to see the king of Bavaria, the completion of his dream castle.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
The hall of mirrors
Versailles or Herrenchiemsee? As a perfect copy of the castle of Versailles, Herrenchiemsee got a mirror gallery. 98 meters long with 17 arched Windows and just as many Mirrors. To do this, 33 chandeliers and 44 standing candelabra. This room is today the biggest attraction in the castle, and with 98 metres, seven metres longer than the Versailles model.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Linderhof Castle
The favorite of king Ludwig II of Bavaria, the smallest of his three castles was the castle at the same time. Actually, here’s an imitation of Versailles. But the terrain was simply too small. Instead, it was a castle in the Rococo style. The Royal birthday Linderhof always celebrates romantic with the night lights and candlelight.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Venus grotto
The music was dedicated to Ludwig II. on Linderhof a space of their own. With the difference that the Venus grotto was reserved for only him and closest Confidants. Here, the melancholy king was fond of Opera arias to present. The artificial grotto with a lake and waterfall, is the stage image of the first acts of the Wagner Opera “Tannhäuser”. Ludwig, an ardent Fan of Richard Wagner.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Schloss Nymphenburg
This castle has Ludwig II was not built. Here, everything took its beginning: In the estate of the fairy king was born. The Royal birth rooms can be visited during the Castle tour. Around 300,000 visitors come annually. In the summer, visitors can expect a special attraction. You can then glide by gondola through the canals of the Park.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
King’s house on SCHACHEN
The view is spectacular, the building is surprisingly simple. In 1866 meters of altitude, in the weather stone mountains, appreciated by the king of Bavaria, this place as a refuge during his stays in the mountains. Only a four-hour walk leads up here. Louis wouldn’t be Louis if he can’t even for this building something Special had come up with.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Turkish Hall
Opulent Oriental style, which occupies the entire first floor of the king’s house on SCHACHEN. A greater contrast to the barren mountain world, it’s hard to imagine. King Ludwig celebrated here are some of his names and birthdays. Suitable for an ambience the guests were dressed as caliphs and sultans. The Bosporus-Feeling in the high mountains.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Neuschwanstein Castle
Barely four years in office and 23 years young Ludwig II, designed in 1868, his first castle. And what for one! Neuschwanstein is today the castle is Germany’s most famous and one of the most visited in Europe. A medieval knight’s castle, modeled perched on a rocky outcrop in the allgäu mountains above the village of Schwangau.
-
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
The Singers ‘ Hall
The largest room in Neuschwanstein castle, the singers ‘ hall. Inspired by the Original, the singers ‘ hall at Wartburg castle, leaving Ludwig to him with scenes of the medieval world say decorate. A truly Royal ambience for large festivals and music events. In the enjoyment of the visitors to the annual come today, the castle concerts -.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Rose island
Ludwig II loved places, which guaranteed him solitude. So, too, the rose island in lake Starnberg. His father, Maximilian II. had a summer house to build the “Casino”. It is surrounded by a Park, have at their heart a rose garden. Shielded from prying eyes by Ludwig II met here with his cousin, the Austrian Empress Elisabeth.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Herrenchiemsee Castle
Other island, other castle. In 1873 king Ludwig II acquired the Herreninsel in the Chiemsee. Here at last is a “temple of glory” for his model, the French sun king Ludwig XIV.,. A Versailles in Bayern. Herrenchiemsee castle was the last and most expensive construction project. Because Ludwig died II. of 1886, did not live to see the king of Bavaria, the completion of his dream castle.
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Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
The hall of mirrors
Versailles or Herrenchiemsee? As a perfect copy of the castle of Versailles, Herrenchiemsee got a mirror gallery. 98 meters long with 17 arched Windows and just as many Mirrors. To do this, 33 chandeliers and 44 standing candelabra. This room is today the biggest attraction in the castle, and with 98 metres, seven metres longer than the Versailles model.
-
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Linderhof Castle
The favorite of king Ludwig II of Bavaria, the smallest of his three castles was the castle at the same time. Actually, here’s an imitation of Versailles. But the terrain was simply too small. Instead, it was a castle in the Rococo style. The Royal birthday Linderhof always celebrates romantic with the night lights and candlelight.
-
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Venus grotto
The music was dedicated to Ludwig II. on Linderhof a space of their own. With the difference that the Venus grotto was reserved for only him and closest Confidants. Here, the melancholy king was fond of Opera arias to present. The artificial grotto with a lake and waterfall, is the stage image of the first acts of the Wagner Opera “Tannhäuser”. Ludwig, an ardent Fan of Richard Wagner.
-
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Schloss Nymphenburg
This castle has Ludwig II was not built. Here, everything took its beginning: In the estate of the fairy king was born. The Royal birth rooms can be visited during the Castle tour. Around 300,000 visitors come annually. In the summer, visitors can expect a special attraction. You can then glide by gondola through the canals of the Park.
-
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
King’s house on SCHACHEN
The view is spectacular, the building is surprisingly simple. In 1866 meters of altitude, in the weather stone mountains, appreciated by the king of Bavaria, this place as a refuge during his stays in the mountains. Only a four-hour walk leads up here. Louis wouldn’t be Louis if he can’t even for this building something Special had come up with.
-
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his castles
Turkish Hall
Opulent Oriental style, which occupies the entire first floor of the king’s house on SCHACHEN. A greater contrast to the barren mountain world, it’s hard to imagine. King Ludwig celebrated here are some of his names and birthdays. Suitable for an ambience the guests were dressed as caliphs and sultans. The Bosporus-Feeling in the high mountains.
Majestically located Neuschwanstein castle winter mountain landscape of the Schwangaus, enveloped by a blanket of Snow – and lots of scaffolding. The world-famous fairy-tale castle of king Ludwig II, the plagues of cracks in the outer walls, unstable stained glass Windows, faded wall colors, damaged parquet floor. And through the roof window, rain suppt.
Almost two years ago, the renovation of the monument has begun, when in operation. “We are witnesses of a measure that has never been seen,” says castle Manager, Johann Hensel. Because for the first time in 130 years, will also be restored in the Interior in full: 93 rooms and more than 2300 individual objects – including paintings, furniture, textiles, Windows, doors, walls.
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For the Bavarian castle administration, it is one of the largest and most complex interior restoration of your story. The cost for the free state of Bavaria of 20 million euros.
In the stairwell to the fourth floor, the smell of fresh wood steaming.
Even with scaffolding, a photo: the singers ‘ hall in Neuschwanstein castle
The singers ‘ hall, the largest room next to the throne room, filled almost half of a scaffolding. “Scaffold-Deluxe,” says Hensel, because it is free-standing and thus, no walls damaged. A tarp hangs above the original wall paintings are printed. In certain Places it is transparent, so that the visitors can catch a glimpse of the Work behind it – for example, on one of the restorers. The wool sweater he kneels on the floor, the temperature in the hall is just five degrees. Meticulously, he retouched with brushes and scalpels versions of the Wall.
Neuschwanstein: even for restorers castle is no ordinary workplace
Open for visitors
Despite the construction, there are guided tours of the famous castle. Every five minutes a new group wanders through the hall. The opinions of the guests are mixed: one Of them finds the site, “exciting”, the other “disturbing”.
The castle administrator, Hensel emphasized the benefits: “Through the exchange with the restorers, the leaders gather further Knowledge. This, in turn, the guests.” Nevertheless, A third of the visitor-accessible spaces will be affected in the next few years the Work.
By the castle, the people-shy Ludwig II originally as a retreat building, trudge daily for up to 8000 guests. To date, it should be 60 million visitors have been – and these have left their traces.
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Particularly harmful to the historic interior, the humidity, the visitors bring in, among other things, through your breath of air. As a wet Film to put these on the interior and the masonry, with the time, textiles, mold, and wall colors will fade.
A new ventilation system should provide a remedy. It absorbs moisture, and dry to fresh air. As a result, the equipment and fabric of the building can be preserved permanently. Helpful the historical pipe system. It was originally used to blow warm air into the rooms. Now the new ventilation system will find a place: “Since we are not able to slots in the heritage-protected walls easy, we use the hot air ducts,” explains Heiko Oehme from the building Department of the castles administration.
So beautiful in winter dress: the courtyard at Schloss Neuschwanstein
The complete makeover of the interior and exterior is expected to last until 2022. Because remediation is complicated and time-consuming. A consolation: The scaffolding on the historic construction of the gate should already be in mid-2019, respectively. As long as tourists have to settle for one or the other blemish on your photos, but also fairytale castles need to brush up once in a while.
Carolin Gißibl (dpa)