The castle is a short walk up the hill from the town of Füssen, although some visitors may wish to ride in a horse drawn carriage. Hohenschwangau lies right above the alpine lake https://www.tradebit.com scenery around the castle is spectacular, and the castle offers a splendid bird's eye view of the countryside below.
Crown Prince Maximilian II of Bavaria, Ludwig II's father, had the ruined castle of Schwanstein rebuilt from 1832 in the "Gothic style". The young Ludwig was influenced by the romantic mountain scenery and the summer castle became one of his favourite places to stay.
Hohenschwangau was decorated with scenes from medieval legends and poetry, including the legend of the swan knight Lohengrin. Ludwig identified himself when still a boy with Lohengrin, to whom Richard Wagner dedicated a romantic opera in 1850.

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Author: Daniela Temneanu
Date: 26.10.2013

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