A setting like out of "Sleeping Beauty. Neuschwanstein Castle owes its unrivalled beauty to the romantic temperament of King Ludwig II. II.
Impressive are the rooms in Hohenschwangau Castle in which Ludwig II spent the better part of his childhood. Also worthwhile viewing is the billiard room, the hall of heroes and the room inhabited by the young lady of the castle.
The idea for the construction of Linderhof Castle has its origins in Ludwig IIs feeling for the romantic. The famous, richly coloured "Maurische Kiosk, originally built in 1850 for the Parisian world exposition, stands in the vast garden park.
A castle built by Ludwig II on an island in the middle of Chiemsee. The unfinished castle of Herrenchiemsee, modeled after the castle of Versailles, is especially fascinating with its hall of mirrors and the museum for the lord of the castle, Ludwig II.
The Wieskirche, one of the most important pilgrimage churches, designated a world cultural asset by UNESCO, is also one of the most fully developed creations of the German rococo. Learn about its history and the story behind the tears of the "Scourged Saviour.
This church, located on the Domberg, was already built in the 8th century and contains the grave of St. Korbinian. The elaborate stucco work and frescos done by the Asam brothers are stunning works of art.
The cloister church of St. John the Baptist in Steingaden is one of the most important churches in Pfaffenwinkel.
A stately cathedral with an elaborate décor is the main focus of this place of pilgrimage whose history dates back to Emperor Ludwig of Bavaria. Ettal is also known for its convent liqueur.
The history of Andechs dates back to the 10th century. Experience the "Holy Mountain" as a blessed Bavarian place and favourite outing destination for the people.
It is said that the founding of the Benedictine cloister in Wessobrunn goes back to a dream which Duke Tassilo III had. You will find out from our guides what the dream had to do with a wild boar hunt and fountain.
Worth seeing is the Benedictine cloister (founded 739/740), one of the oldest cloister complexes in the foothills of the Alps and the most important cultural place of St. Benedict in Germany.