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The red Gateway Building of Neuschwanstein Castle.

Neuschwanstein Castle tickets

Neuschwanstein Castle tickets cost €21 per adult at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau or €23.50 online. Advance tickets come from the official online ticket shop; counter sales are for the same day only, subject to availability. A ticket to the castle includes one guided tour of about 30 minutes.

Updated 30 October 2026 Prices and rules the official price list, the Ticket Center FAQ and neuschwanstein.de, last read 29 October 2026; tour listings read 29 October 2026

Adult Neuschwanstein Castle ticket €21 One guided tour of about 30 minutes → Online fee per castle ticket €2.50 Also charged on free children's tickets → Ticket Center Hohenschwangau 8:00 Tickets for the same day, subject to availability →

Your booked tour time at the castle sets your day. The Ticket Center asks you to reach the village at least 1.5 to 2 hours before entry.

All seven

How much do Neuschwanstein Castle tickets cost?

Museum of the Bavarian Kings The Museum of the Bavarian Kings costs €14.50 per adult with an audio guide. Reduced Museum of the Bavarian Kings admission costs €13.50. Children under 18 enter the Museum of the Bavarian Kings free with an adult.

€14.50 €17

Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein Castle costs €21 per adult for about 30 minutes with a guide. Reduced Neuschwanstein Castle admission costs €20. Children under 18 need a free Neuschwanstein Castle ticket.

€21 €23.50

Hohenschwangau Castle Hohenschwangau Castle costs €23.50 per adult for about 45 minutes with a guide. Reduced Hohenschwangau Castle admission costs €19.50. Children aged 7 to 17 pay €12 at Hohenschwangau Castle; under 7s enter free.

€23.50 €26

Prince-Ticket The Prince-Ticket covers Neuschwanstein Castle and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings for €33.50 per adult. A reduced Prince-Ticket costs €31.50. Children under 18 get a free Prince-Ticket with an adult.

€33.50 €38.50

Wittelsbach-Ticket The Wittelsbach-Ticket covers Hohenschwangau Castle and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings for €36 per adult. A reduced Wittelsbach-Ticket costs €31. A Wittelsbach-Ticket costs €12 for children aged 7 to 17; under 7s enter free.

€36 €41

Kings-Ticket The Kings-Ticket covers Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle for €43.50 per adult. A reduced Kings-Ticket costs €38.50. A Kings-Ticket costs €12 for children aged 7 to 17; under 7s enter free.

€43.50 €48.50

Swan-Ticket The Swan-Ticket covers Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings for €56 per adult. A reduced Swan-Ticket costs €50. A Swan-Ticket costs €12 for children aged 7 to 17; under 7s enter free.

€56 €63.50

adult price at the Ticket Center what the online fee adds

The official price list adds €2.50 per ticket online, including free tickets, as read on 29 October 2026. The combination tickets page adds €5 per ticket online for two sights or €7.50 for three, also on free tickets. Use your combination ticket on one visit date.

Neuschwanstein Castle costs €21 per adult for a guided tour of about 30 minutes. The official price list gives the reduced ticket as €20. Each ticket bought online carries a €2.50 fee, including free tickets for children under 18. There is no ticket counter at the castle.

Adult Hohenschwangau Castle tickets cost €23.50, or €19.50 reduced, plus €2.50 online. The Museum of the Bavarian Kings costs €14.50 per adult, or €13.50 reduced, plus €2.50 online. Children under 18 enter the museum free when accompanied by an adult; each ticket bought online still carries the €2.50 fee.

The combination tickets page prices the Prince-Ticket for Neuschwanstein Castle and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings at €33.50 per adult. The Prince-Ticket adds €5 online, including on free tickets for children under 18. The Wittelsbach-Ticket covers Hohenschwangau Castle and a visit to the museum for €36 per adult, plus €5 online.

The Kings-Ticket covers Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle for €43.50 per adult, plus €5 online. The Swan-Ticket costs €56 per adult, plus €7.50 online. The Swan-Ticket includes visits to both castles as well as the Museum of the Bavarian Kings. All combination tickets are for one visit date.

Your ticket: €21 per adult at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau or €23.50 online, including one Neuschwanstein Castle tour of about 30 minutes.

By the clock

When should you arrive for your Neuschwanstein Castle tour?

The official ticket page recommends arriving in Hohenschwangau village at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your Neuschwanstein Castle tour. The Ticket Center sells tickets for the same day from 8:00. Tickets sell out by late morning on most days.

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Ticket Center The Ticket Center Hohenschwangau opens 8:00–15:30 from 16 October to 27 March. Tickets for your visit today go on sale at 8:00.

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Neuschwanstein tours Neuschwanstein Castle opens 10:00–16:00 from 16 October to 27 March. Your guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle lasts about 30 minutes.

Hohenschwangau tours Hohenschwangau Castle opens 10:00–16:00 from 16 October to 27 March. Your guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle lasts about 45 minutes.

Shuttle bus The shuttle bus runs uphill from 9:00 to 15:30 in winter. The Ticket Center's FAQ gives 17:00 for the last shuttle bus down in winter.

last bus down 17:00

Museum The Museum of the Bavarian Kings admits you without a timed slot, except during renovation from 9 to 11 November 2026.

From 28 March From 28 March, Neuschwanstein Castle opens 9:00–18:00.

open bus going down only at this time

Hours follow the castle's opening hours page and the Ticket Center's opening times page, read on 29 October 2026. Both castles, the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings close on 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.

From 16 October to 27 March, Neuschwanstein Castle opens 10:00–16:00 daily; the first tour starts at 10:00 and the last tour of the day finishes at 16:00. The castle's opening hours page lists the dates when the castle closes: 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December. Snow or ice stops the shuttle bus and can close Marienbrücke; castle tours continue.

The free walk from the Ticket Center to the castle gate takes 30 to 40 minutes uphill. The shuttle bus costs €3.50 uphill or €5 return on the Ticket Center's transport page. The bus ride from car park P4 takes about 15 minutes, followed by 15 minutes down a steep path to the castle entrance.

The horse carriage costs €8 uphill or €4 downhill. The ride from Hotel Müller takes about 20 minutes, followed by 10 to 15 minutes uphill on foot to the castle entrance. The shuttle bus and horse carriage have no timetable or reservations. Count back: reach the village 1.5 to 2 hours before your tour, with time for queues.

Children and fees

Do children need Neuschwanstein Castle tickets?

Every child under 18 needs a Neuschwanstein Castle ticket, even though admission is free. The castle's admission page applies the €2.50 online booking fee to children's free tickets too. Babies and toddlers also need tickets.

Add every child when you buy your tickets. Each guided tour inside the castle takes at most 35 people, so children cannot be added after purchase. Children under 14 must visit with an adult supervisor.

Hohenschwangau Castle charges €12 for ages 7 to 17, while children under 7 enter free. The Kings-Ticket, Wittelsbach-Ticket and Swan-Ticket cost €12 for ages 7 to 17; children under 7 enter free. Online fees still apply: €2.50 for the castle ticket, €5 for Kings-Ticket or Wittelsbach-Ticket, and €7.50 for Swan-Ticket.

Be in the courtyard before your castle tour starts at the time on your ticket. The turnstile monitor shows your ticket's tour number. Late arrivals cannot join their tour. Allow time for possible security checks.

The gable of the Palas above the courtyard.

Reduced and free

Who gets reduced or free Neuschwanstein Castle tickets?

Visitors aged 65 or over can buy reduced Neuschwanstein Castle tickets for €20, plus €2.50 online. Students and visitors with disabilities also qualify. Hotel guest card and Königscard holders also qualify. Bring proof of your entitlement.

An adult companion can enter the castle free when the disability document records the need for an escort. The €2.50 online fee still applies to free tickets. If you need lift access, the Ticket Center's accessibility page requires booking by email instead of through the shop. Lift reservations carry a €2.50 service fee per person.

The annual season ticket costs €55 per person on the Palace Administration's annual tickets page. The ticket valid for 14 days costs €40 per person. Family or partner tickets cost €100 annually or €80 for 14 days. Both passes cover more than 40 state sights, including the castle.

Annual, 14 day and Königsschlösser pass holders still need a ticket for a timed castle tour, subject to availability. Select the matching free adult pass category online and pay the €2.50 fee. Show your pass at the castle entrance. No Bavarian Palace Administration pass covers Hohenschwangau Castle, which is privately owned.

Museum of the Bavarian Kings beside the Alpsee.

Buying

How do you buy Neuschwanstein Castle tickets online?

The official online shop sells adult Neuschwanstein Castle tickets for €23.50, including the €2.50 booking fee. Payment is by credit card or PayPal. Your ticket gives the tour date and entry time.

Your phone can show the ticket's QR code at the castle turnstiles. Printing is not required. Ordinary tickets cannot be reserved by phone or email. The Ticket Center has no waiting list and cannot hold tickets for you.

Additional tickets can appear in the official online shop from 8:00, subject to availability. The official online shop updates daily. An extra release is not guaranteed. The online tickets page explains what to do when your date shows no tickets.

Groups of at least 15 paying guests book by written request to the Ticket Center. Neuschwanstein Castle group tickets cost €20 per adult, plus a €1.50 service fee per person. Children under 18 enter free, with the service fee still payable.

Hohenschwangau village and the Alpsee in autumn, from above.

No exchanges

Can you change or cancel Neuschwanstein Castle tickets?

Online Neuschwanstein Castle tickets cannot be exchanged or returned, including the €23.50 adult ticket. The Ticket Center's FAQ rules out changes to your date, time or tour language. You accept the terms before placing your order.

Buy only after you have allowed 1.5 to 2 hours between arrival in the village and the start of your castle tour. The walk uphill alone takes 30 to 40 minutes. Late arrivals cannot join their tour.

The gatehouse towers seen from the lower courtyard.

Two castles

Should you buy tickets for one castle or both?

Choose the Kings-Ticket at €43.50 per adult if your day allows timed tours of Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle. The Kings-Ticket adds a €5 online fee. Both castles must be visited on the same date. Neuschwanstein Castle alone costs €21 per adult for a guided tour of about 30 minutes.

The Hohenschwangau Castle tours page gives about 45 minutes for the guided visit. The Neuschwanstein Castle tour takes about 30 minutes. Follow the order of the entry times printed on your tickets. The walk from the Ticket Center to Hohenschwangau Castle takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Arrive in the village at least 1 hour before a Hohenschwangau Castle tour. Neuschwanstein Castle visitors need to reach the village at least 1.5 to 2 hours before their tour. In winter, the horse carriage to Hohenschwangau Castle does not run.

The Museum of the Bavarian Kings has no fixed tour time, so the museum fits around your castle bookings. The museum's visit page lists an audio guide as part of admission. The museum closes for renovation work from 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026.

Neuschwanstein Castle Your ticket: Neuschwanstein Castle costs €21 per adult at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau or €23.50 online for a guided tour of about 30 minutes. Be in Neuschwanstein Castle's courtyard before your tour time. Compare tickets → Hohenschwangau Castle Hohenschwangau Castle costs €23.50 per adult at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau for a guided tour of about 45 minutes. Your online ticket adds €2.50. Reach Hohenschwangau Castle before your tour time. Compare tours →

Count back: for your Kings-Ticket, reach Hohenschwangau 1.5 to 2 hours before Neuschwanstein Castle admission or 1 hour before Hohenschwangau Castle admission, per the official ticket page, 29 October 2026.

Which ticket

Which Neuschwanstein Castle ticket should you buy?

Neuschwanstein Castle only

For Neuschwanstein Castle alone, the €21 adult ticket covers the guided tour. Buying online adds €2.50 and fixes your tour time before you travel. The official ticket suits you if you can arrange your own transport.

Neuschwanstein Castle with children

For a family visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, each child under 18 needs a free ticket. Children cannot be added after purchase. Each free child's ticket costs €2.50 online. Children under 14 need an adult supervisor.

Both castles in one day

For Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle, choose the Kings-Ticket at €43.50 per adult, plus €5 online. Both visits must be on the same date. Keep the two entry times clear when you plan your day.

Munich coach with Linderhof

Neuschwanstein Castle admission is included in the 10 hour 30 minute Neuschwanstein Premium Tour from Munich. The official castle ticket costs €21; €195 adds the coach from Munich and Linderhof Palace admission. Choose the tour if you want both visits arranged.

Neuschwanstein Castle tours with admission tickets

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All four tours include Neuschwanstein Castle admission: a local guided visit, both castles by coach, Linderhof by coach or private transport from Munich.