Neuschwanstein Castle - Garmisch Partenkirchen - TravBuddy

Yes, it was beautiful but you don't get to see all of it. A lot of the rooms are closed. No pictures are allowed inside either. I think I was only a little disappointed because so many of the other castles in Germany had so much history. This one, comparatively, is fairly new. All in all, it is worth seeing.

Usually, castles are castles.  But Ludwig II decided to try and build a castle after castles were no longer needed.  In fact he didn't even start building it until 1869.  And it still wasn't really finished when he died in 1886. 
This castle had all of the most modern and inovative technologies, including a form of central heating, running water everywhere and a kitchen with the most advanced cooking equipment available.
The top floor was a music hall, because Mad King Ludwig II was a real fan of Richard Wagner, and desired a place in which to have large balls and musical events.  Unfortunately, he died having never used the room.
The throne room, which is two stories tall is brightly painted and includes many pillars and a very large chandelier.  Everything is magnificent, but there is no throne.  
The wood and details throughout the castle are finely done and show the years of work to build.  This is a castle well worth seeing.
Tours are conducted about every fifteen minutes and last for nearly an hour. Photos are not supposed to be taken inside, but several have been over the years.
Most people recognize the castle because Walt Disney used it to help design the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.