Schloss Neuschwanstein - Munich Day 3

Schloss Neuschwanstein, or Neuschwanstein Castle, was the most irresistable attraction we totally had to visit just by browsing the pamphlets!

"Pretty" is certainly no understatement when describing the castle!!!

Apparently, this castle was the inspiration for the Walt Disney castle! Perhaps it isn't exactly magical, but it's certain impressive, considering it was built in the 1800s! Certainly very different from those greyish, sturdy-looking brick and cement castles with fortresses anyway.

Just take note of this yellow building for the moment....

Anyway, the castle is atop a hill, which means we had to climb all the way up to visit it. Not exactly challenging, but takes quite abit of effort! Just to show you how high we had climbed.

The same yellow building, now from how high we had climbed

And still higher!!!!

I must say the climb was worth every bit of it --- just for the scenery. I think Bavaria is a beautiful place... with all its hills and landscapes. Even as we were taking the train from Holland crossing over to Germany, we noticed the change in landscape... the hills and greenery is beautiful (which is why train is such a great way to travel too!)

Castle top peeking at us

Splendour!

The design is so... well... cute.

I really do like this castle!!! So imaginative for its time!!!

Close to the castle entrance

Anyway, I think it's not necessary to get those half-day tour packages. That's because it's very easy to catch a train to the station and get your own castle tickets (which is a guided tour). Getting to the castle is also not a problem because the signs clearly depict which direction to go. Save the money!

Very touristy tho

The castle had a superb, mystical guided tour, but ONLY because of our creepy tour guide. He was completely spooky and I'm sure everyone felt it too. He's not even old as you are probably imagining now. He was 23, at best and probably younger. Small and thin for a Caucasian.

He speaks really slowly and calmly.. with a thick accent. His actions are slow, to a point they seem delayed. It's surreal because everyone around him is moving at a certain pace and watching him is like watching a slow-mo figure in a film. He's a superb guide tho, not because he adds to the castle atmosphere brilliantly, but also because his knowledge of facts is astounding to the very details!!!

Anyway, no photos because cameras aren't allowed and we're rule-abiding tourists. Interior of the castle is really intricate and well-decorated. Beautiful as usual, bordering fantasy-like.

The rest of the photos were taken on our way down.. Nothing much, just nice natural greenery.

That's it!! One of the MUST SEE attractions in Munich! Amazing =)