What to Expect When Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter


Neuschwanstein Castle is a dream destination any time of the year, but visiting during winter transforms it into a fairytale wonderland. The Bavarian Alps blanketed in snow provide the perfect backdrop,...

Ludwig II The Dreamer King Obsessed with Richard Wagner


Ludwig II of Bavaria, often referred to as the “Swan King” or the “Mad King,” was a monarch like no other. His reign, from 1864 until his mysterious death in 1886,...

Neuschwanstein Castle During World War II


Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century palace in Bavaria, Germany, is a marvel of romantic architecture. Commissioned by Ludwig II as a retreat and homage to Richard Wagner, it’s a fairy-tale vision come...