Perched above the picturesque Bavarian countryside not far from the town of Fussen, Neuschwanstein Castle is, without doubt, one of the best castles in Europe. Built for King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 19th century, the castle is believed to have inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle and today it attracts thousands of visitors every year. The interior of the castle, with its towers and turrets, can only be visited on a guided tour but its well worth parting with the ticket price to see the exquisite furnishings inside. The wealth of the 19th-century royals beggars belief – and to think Neuschwanstein was just one of three castles Ludwig had built! After checking out the inside of the castle, take the path to Marienbrucke. The scenery along this 15 to 20-minute walk is stunning and when you reach the Marienbrucke, you’ll have the best views of Neuschwanstein Castle. By Carolyn from Holidays to Europe - https://holidaystoeurope.com.au/neuschwanstein-castle-king-ludwigs-fairytale-castle/