Skip The Line Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Hohenschwangau

Neuschwanstein Castle winter, morning and afternoon tours

The 3 options change the meeting time and season, while keeping castle admission in the price. Hotel pickup and return to your hotel are excluded from every option. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Does the winter tour include the shuttle bus and horse carriage?

The 3 hour winter tour includes the shuttle bus up and horse carriage down when those services operate. The shuttle bus portion also depends on the bridge being open. If the shuttle bus is unavailable, you walk up; the castle's directions page allows 30 to 40 minutes from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau to the castle.

What's included

Every option includes castle admission, with the shuttle bus up if running and Marienbrücke is open, and the horse carriage down if operating.

Tour or official ticket?

The official ticket is €21 plus €2.50 online on the castle's admission page; €64.19 adds an outdoor guide and available hill transport. The Ticket Center's directions page routes you from Munich via Füssen by train, then bus to Hohenschwangau. With the official ticket, you tackle the hill yourself. Choose the tour for the guide outside.

Meeting point

Itinerary

1. Marienbrücke 15 min

   Marienbrücke has a 15 minute stop when the bridge is open. The Marienbrücke page explains winter closures for snow or ice. The castle visit can still go ahead.

2. Neuschwanstein Castle 60 min

   Neuschwanstein Castle and its surroundings have a 60 minute stop. The castle's opening hours page gives about 30 minutes for the interior tour. The castle interior visit uses an audio guide.

3. The Alpsee 10 min

   The Alpsee has a 10 minute stop after the return to Hohenschwangau. The lake walk follows the horse carriage ride when operating. Your tour ends back at P3.

Cancellation policy

No free cancellation: all sales are final. Bookings are confirmed instantly. The tour can be cancelled for poor weather.

Know before you go

• The official ticket page places arrival in Hohenschwangau 1.5 to 2 hours before castle admission. Be in the courtyard before the time on your ticket. Late arrivals cannot join the tour.
• The public horse carriage ride uphill takes about 20 minutes, followed by 10 to 15 minutes uphill on foot. Your included carriage ride is the downhill leg only. Walking up is free.
• The Ticket Center's transport page gives public fares of €3.50 up or €5 return by shuttle bus, and €8 up or €4 down by horse carriage. The shuttle bus takes about 15 minutes, followed by 15 minutes down a steep path. Both services run without a timetable or reservations.
• The Ticket Center's FAQ allows regular size backpacks and handbags inside Neuschwanstein Castle, excluding bulky luggage. The Ticket Center's family page allows prams in courtyard storage. The castle's visitor information page prohibits photography inside the castle.
• The tour requires moderate fitness and walking if the shuttle bus is unavailable. Snow or ice stops the shuttle bus. Cancelling your booking brings no refund. Your food and drinks are paid separately.
• Car parking costs €12 for up to 6 hours on the Ticket Center's parking page. Parking charges are not included in the tour. The 3 hour visit starts and ends at P3.