While my friend Emily was visiting we made a trip to Bavaria, Germany. Ever since I saw a photo of the Neuschwanstein Castle (aka: the "Fairy Tale Castle") which is what the Disney Castle is modeled after, I dreamed about seeing it in person. Well I can now check it off my "bucket list".
We had a beautifully snowy day that made for the perfect setting to see the castle. We also got to see the second castle, Hohenschwangau Castle which was where the parents of Ludwig II lived. We weren't allowed to take photos inside the castles but they are definitely worth seeing both inside and out! The surrounding area was very charming as well. The hotel where we stayed was family owned and we were the only ones there for the night so we had the entire place to ourselves. It felt more like a bed and breakfast because of that or even more like we were in town visiting family because they were so accommodating and friendly to us. If you wish to visit Bavaria I definitely recommend going in the winter season...it truly felt like a winter wonderland.
We had a beautifully snowy day that made for the perfect setting to see the castle. We also got to see the second castle, Hohenschwangau Castle which was where the parents of Ludwig II lived. We weren't allowed to take photos inside the castles but they are definitely worth seeing both inside and out! The surrounding area was very charming as well. The hotel where we stayed was family owned and we were the only ones there for the night so we had the entire place to ourselves. It felt more like a bed and breakfast because of that or even more like we were in town visiting family because they were so accommodating and friendly to us. If you wish to visit Bavaria I definitely recommend going in the winter season...it truly felt like a winter wonderland.
Standing in front of the "Fairy Tale Castle" with my prince! :)
Neuschwanstein Castle surrounded by snow covered trees
Horse drawn carriage near the castle
Jared and I in front of Hohenschwangau Castle.
View from the castle
Emily spinning for joy in the Bavarian winter wonderland
The partially frozen Alpsee Lake in Bavaria
Restaurant where we had lunch. Loved the German mural.
Jared very excited about his authentic German sausage, potatoes and sauerkraut
Charming hotel that we had all to ourselves
The hotel restaurant had AMAZING apple strudel!
Em and I enjoying a German pint back at the hotel
Shopping streets in Bavaria, Germany
Window shopping in Bavaria, Germany
Hohenschwangau Castle all lit up at night
Hope you enjoyed our little mini vacation with us! And I hope you all get a chance to see it for yourselves in person someday! :)
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