Spend a Day at Neuschwanstein Castle

Of course, your visit to Munich wouldn't be complete without visiting the fairy-tale medieval castle that is the Neuschwanstein Castle, a castle that was used as an inspiration for the castle design in the famous Disney's Cinderella. Neuschwanstein Castle was built way back in the 19th Century by the order of King Ludwig II and it is located on top of a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen, Bavaria.

The castle is now open to the public and you can stroll around the castle or go on a guided tour which should take about 45 minutes. Though you’ll never be able to completely avoid the crowds, rumor has it that a very early start (like arriving an hour plus before the daily tours of the castle start kind of early) can help you avoid the crowds. You can also get to the famous viewpoint where you will be able to snap that popular photo of the castle from afar.