Days 45 to 47 - Fussen, Forggensee and Neuschwanstein.

 Friday and Saturday were unbelievably hot for the time of year - so much so that at one point I had to escape the sun by going back into the van, and it was 30deg in there.

The drive south west from Oberammergau to Fussen was very scenic. We skirted the Alps so were mostly on the level, but there was always these mountains dominating your view to the left. Fussen itself is just an ordinary Bavarian town, more famous for its lake and the nearby Palace of  Neuschwanstein, but it is pleasant and welcoming. There are old buildings, churches and castles in the town that are worth visiting, but there is also the usual excellent street life.








Saturday started bright but cool, but with a good forecast for the rest of the day. We decided to ride our bikes around the local lake, Forggensee. Once again the scenery was superb, and the photos struggle to show just how beautiful the area is. 









We had a tour of Neuschwanstein booked for Sunday, not realising that it was a German Bank Holiday (Re-unification Day, I believe), so there was quite a crowd there. However, due to Covid restricting entry into the castle, the tour was thankfully only a small group, and if you hadn't pro-booked there was no way you were going to get inside.

The rules for getting in are very strict. Your ticket has an allocated time, and only a five minute slot for you to get through the electronic gates. Miss it, and your ticket is useless, with no refunds. However, cars are not allowed anywhere near the castle, so your choice is either a (pre-booked) horse and carriage ride or a forty minute walk up a steep road. If you ever come here (and you really should!) bear this in mind.

You have all seen the beautiful views of Neuschwanstein, but it is really difficult (if not impossible) to take those shots unless you are prepared to climb up another steep mountain. So these below are the best I could do. Yes, the castle is as beautiful as you would imagine, and the interior (No Photos!) is opulent and very well cared for. The decoration theme throughout is Wagnerian operas and legends - Arthur and Guinevere are in there.










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  1. queenfan4 October 2021 at 02:48

    Walt Disney’s castle is a copy of Neuschwanstein. Just Neuschwanstein So beautifull!

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