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BY: JULIE M. FELCIBY: JULIE M. FELCI
HOHENSCHWANGAUHOHENSCHWANGAU(Castle of the High Swan County)(Castle of the High Swan County)
Map of HohenschwangauMap of Hohenschwangau
History of HohenschwangauHistory of Hohenschwangau
The castle is located in the German village of The castle is located in the German village of Schwangau in southwestern Bavaria.Schwangau in southwestern Bavaria.
King Maximilian IIKing Maximilian II November 28, 1811 - March 10, 1864.November 28, 1811 - March 10, 1864. King of Bavaria from 1848 – 1864.King of Bavaria from 1848 – 1864. He was son of Ludwig I of Bavaria and Therese of Saxe-He was son of Ludwig I of Bavaria and Therese of Saxe-
HildburghausenHildburghausen
Ludwig ITherese
Maximilian II
King Maximilian IIKing Maximilian II Born on November 28, 1811 and died on March 10, 1864 at Born on November 28, 1811 and died on March 10, 1864 at
the age of 52.the age of 52. His reign as King lasted 16 years and he was the King of His reign as King lasted 16 years and he was the King of
Bavaria from 1848 until 1864.Bavaria from 1848 until 1864.
““Maximilian was a man of amiable qualities and of Maximilian was a man of amiable qualities and of intellectual attainments far above the average, but as a intellectual attainments far above the average, but as a king he was hampered by constant ill health, which king he was hampered by constant ill health, which compelled him to be often abroad, and when at home to compelled him to be often abroad, and when at home to live much in the country.”live much in the country.”
The castle was constructed on the ruins of the The castle was constructed on the ruins of the fortress Schwanstein.fortress Schwanstein.
A family of knights was responsible for the A family of knights was responsible for the construction of the medieval fortress during the 12construction of the medieval fortress during the 12thth century.century.
Hohenschwangau was destroyed by Napoleon.Hohenschwangau was destroyed by Napoleon. In 1829, Prince Maximilian discovered the site and In 1829, Prince Maximilian discovered the site and
he loved the area, he acquired the property in 1832.he loved the area, he acquired the property in 1832. The castle was built in 1837 under the architect, The castle was built in 1837 under the architect,
Domenico Quaglio.Domenico Quaglio. Hohenschwangau was the official residence of Hohenschwangau was the official residence of
Maximilian II, his wife Marie of Prussia and their two Maximilian II, his wife Marie of Prussia and their two sons Ludwig (who later becomes King Ludwig II of sons Ludwig (who later becomes King Ludwig II of Bavaria) and Otto (the later King Otto I of Bavaria). Bavaria) and Otto (the later King Otto I of Bavaria).
King Maximilian died in 1864 and his first son Ludwig King Maximilian died in 1864 and his first son Ludwig became king. became king.
The RoomsThe Rooms
The ChapelThe Chapel
Before it was a chapel, it used to be a place to hold armory and it was also a drinking hall but was later rebuilt to a neogothic style chapel under the orders of King Maximilian II. The Chapel is still used today for Holy Mass.
The Hall of the Swan-KnightThe Hall of the Swan-Knight
The Hall of the Swan-Knight was the dining room which is very famous for it’s wall paintings. The chairs in the dining room are covered by pressed leather partly gilded.
The Berchta RoomThe Berchta RoomAccording to Bavarian saga, Charlemagne was born at the Reissmuhle of Gauting near Starnberg Lake. The wall paintings are dedicated to Charlemagne and his mother Berchta.
The Living RoomThe Living RoomThe Living Room belonged to the Queen. This room is decorated with many beautiful fresco paintings and swans. In the middle of the room hangs a big silver chandelier. This room was restored in 1849.
The Hall of HeroesThe Hall of HeroesThe Hall of Heroes was the festive hall. This hall has a large table with many chairs, gigantic chandeliers and many paintings depicting the legends of Dietrich of Berne.
The Hohenstaufen RoomThe Hohenstaufen RoomThe Hohenstaufen Room was the King’s dressing room and music room. The King’s son, Ludwig II would have Richard Wagner play his original works of music just for his enjoyment.
This is a painting of Richard Wagner and Ludwig II at the piano in the Hohenstaufen Room.
The Tasso RoomThe Tasso RoomThe Tasso Room was the royal bedroom. The paintings illustrate the tale of Rinaldo and Armida by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso hence the Tasso Room.
The Authari RoomThe Authari RoomThe Authari Room is named after the Bavarian saga of Authari who was the King of the Langobards. This is the room where Richard Wagner would stay during his visits to the castle.
InformationInformation Tickets are sold near the parking lot for both Hohenschwangau Tickets are sold near the parking lot for both Hohenschwangau
and Neuschwanstein. The tours last about 35 minutes and are and Neuschwanstein. The tours last about 35 minutes and are offered in English.offered in English.
Opening times:Opening times: March 15 to October 15 – 8:30 am until 5:30 pm.March 15 to October 15 – 8:30 am until 5:30 pm. October 16 to March 14 – 9:30 am until 4:00 pm.October 16 to March 14 – 9:30 am until 4:00 pm. Closed only on December 24. Closed only on December 24.
Prices for tickets:Prices for tickets: Adults Adults € € 9,80 9,80 Children under 6 are free.Children under 6 are free.
Ludwig II MusicalLudwig II Musical
Ludwig II: Sensucht nach dem Paradies (Longing for Ludwig II: Sensucht nach dem Paradies (Longing for Paradise). Paradise).
Known as “the only musical in the world which is performed at Known as “the only musical in the world which is performed at its original setting.” its original setting.”
The musical tells the story of the life of “Mad King Ludwig,” The musical tells the story of the life of “Mad King Ludwig,” who came to power at the age of 18 and spent most of his who came to power at the age of 18 and spent most of his adult life fantasizing and building extravagant castles until he adult life fantasizing and building extravagant castles until he was taken from the throne, declared insane and drowned at was taken from the throne, declared insane and drowned at the age of 41.the age of 41.
The musical has 29 different sets, 152 period costumes, real The musical has 29 different sets, 152 period costumes, real horses that drag a sleigh on treadmills while fog surrounds horses that drag a sleigh on treadmills while fog surrounds them on the revolving stage. However, the final scene has them on the revolving stage. However, the final scene has the best effect because Ludwig disappears under the surface the best effect because Ludwig disappears under the surface of a lake and the water is real. Then it shows him ascending of a lake and the water is real. Then it shows him ascending to the heavens riding on a rainbow. to the heavens riding on a rainbow.
Scene from Ludwig II MusicalScene from Ludwig II Musical
There are large super titles above the proscenium that There are large super titles above the proscenium that translates the play into English, Italian, Japanese and on translates the play into English, Italian, Japanese and on request into Spanish, Dutch and French. request into Spanish, Dutch and French.
The musical last 3 hours and includes a 45 minute The musical last 3 hours and includes a 45 minute intermission.intermission.
The Festspielhaus
Open nightly all year from Tuesdays until Sundays at 19:30 Open nightly all year from Tuesdays until Sundays at 19:30 (7:30 pm). (7:30 pm).
No shows on Mondays No shows on Mondays Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays at 14:30 (2:30 pm).Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays at 14:30 (2:30 pm). Tickets range from Tickets range from €20-100 per seat. €20-100 per seat.
Royal Box PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 PC5
100,- € 88,- € 68,- € 48,- € 38,- € 20,- €
Around the Around the CastleCastle
Mary’s bridge Mary’s bridge connects connects Neuschwanstein to Neuschwanstein to Hohenschwangau. Hohenschwangau.
Around the Around the CastleCastle
PollPollät Gorgeät Gorge
Around the CastleAround the Castle
PollPollätät StreamStream
Around the CastleAround the Castle
SchwanseeSchwansee
(Swan Lake)(Swan Lake)
Around the CastleAround the Castle
FurstenstrasFurstenstrassese
(The Prince’s (The Prince’s Road) Road)
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich The Neuschwanstein CastleThe Neuschwanstein Castle
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich
The Nymphenburg Palace and GardenThe Nymphenburg Palace and Garden
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich The English GardensThe English Gardens
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich The Olympic ParkThe Olympic Park
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich
The Frauenkirche The Frauenkirche
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich
The Art Museums The Art Museums
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich
The Beer GardenThe Beer Garden
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich The Food Halls of Munich The Food Halls of Munich
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich The MarienplatzThe Marienplatz
Places to Visit in MunichPlaces to Visit in Munich The Dachau Concentration Camp The Dachau Concentration Camp
Das Ende
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