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Linderhof at Ten, the Castle Door at 3:45, and Oberammergau Without Stopping
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MunichTwo of Ludwig II's palaces in one day out of Munich, and the day runs to a clock.
Linderhof comes first, reached around ten, and the stay there is an hour: the Moorish pavilion, the gardens, and the option of a 25-minute guided tour of the interior. Then the road to the Ammergau Alps, through Oberammergau, which the bus passes without stopping.
The afternoon belongs to Neuschwanstein. The bus reaches the area at about 1:15 and the guide hands out the entrance tickets there, so nobody queues at a ticket office. The stay is three to three and a half hours, which sounds generous until you count the 35 minutes it takes to get up to the castle on foot or by shuttle. Entry to the interior is at about 3:45, with a 45-minute guided tour inside, and the coach leaves at around five for the two hours back to Munich.
Between the two, Hohenschwangau, where Ludwig spent most of his childhood, is where the story of Neuschwanstein starts.
Both palaces are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Note that the late-departure version of this tour does not include Linderhof, and the drive through Oberammergau is on the Classic and VIP options only.
What's included
- Professional guide
- Direct service to Neuschwanstein with the late departure option
- Selection of snacks and drinks on board (with UPGRADE option only)
- skip the line service
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- Entrance fees to Castles (with UPGRADE option only)
- Small-group tour (with UPGRADE option only )
Itinerary
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Karlsplatz 21-24, München
Karlsplatz 21-24, 80335 München, Germany
Sonnenstraße at the corner of Bayerstraße. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich, next to the Buddy Hotel. Be at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.
Sonnenstraße 3, München-Altstadt-Lehel
Sonnenstraße 3, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Meetingpoint is Sonnenstraße 3 - in front of Restaurant Shanghai. Take Exit "C" or Exit "D", when arriving with the U4/U6 or the local train. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
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Departing from Karlplatz 21 /Stachus at 08:30AM
Departure from Karlsplatz 21 (Stachus) at 08:30. First stop is Linderhof Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reached around 10:00 (not on the late-departure edition of the tour). Linderhof is the smallest of Ludwig II's three royal castles, built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge and finished in French Rococo. The Moorish pavilion is in the grounds, and the stay here is one hour. A guided tour of the interior is optional and lasts about 25 minutes. The rest of the time goes on the gardens.
Extra fee
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Oberammergau
The bus passes through Oberammergau, the alpine village, without stopping. The road itself is the reason this stretch is on the itinerary.
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Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)
A viewpoint within walking distance of the castle. Keep an eye on the castle's admission times: visits are optional and schedules can change. In winter, access to the Marienbrücke depends on the weather and on what the castle administration decides that day.
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Approx
Around 1:15 PM: arrival in the Neuschwanstein area. The guide hands out the entrance tickets here, before you set off up to the castle.
Extra fee
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Schloss Neuschwanstein
The stay is 3 to 3.5 hours, with free time for lunch, shopping and photographs. Allow about 35 minutes to reach the castle, on foot or by the shuttle bus, which does not run when there is snow. Weather and access permitting, the Marienbrücke gives the panoramic view of Neuschwanstein and the Bavarian Alps. At about 3:45 PM you go inside, on a 45-minute guided tour of the interior. Departure is around 5:00 PM, and the drive back to Munich takes roughly two hours.
Extra fee
Karlsplatz 21-24, München
Karlsplatz 21-24, 80335 München, Germany
Sonnenstraße 3, München-Altstadt-Lehel
Sonnenstraße 3, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Tips or gratuities for guides
- Entry fees for both castles : CC payment//Tariffs may change based on the period or annual adjustments
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castle entrance tickets are reserved for you.
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- Please note this tour does not allow time to see the Venus Grotto.
- The coach has a toilet on board
- You are responsible for coming on time to the meeting points
- luggage storage available in the bus
- Audio Guide is subject to availability (German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish) only for Classic Tour
- Scenic drive through of Oberammergau
- A moderate amount of walking is involved to reach the castles and inside the castle there is approx. 350 steps
- People with disabilities may reserve the elevator in the castle Neuschwanstein. Please contact the castle directly.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, ru, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es.
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