It translates as the New Swan Stone. Of course, the decoration is not Winter))) but this is an incredible/fabulous/magical place that is so inspiring!!! There you have to propose to your princess (And there's an Old Castle nearby, more modest, where the crowned descendants of the king still live, half of it is open, and to complete the experience, it's better to start the tour there). In Neuschwanstein, in Wagner's room, you look out the window and begin to understand his strange music. Thanks to Disney, the whole world knows the castle, he captured it in cartoons.
And, yes, nearby in the forest is the very Swan Lake that once inspired Tchaikovsky!
The town of Schwangau (Swan area), which is nearby, is good for its thermal baths, so spending 2-3 days in these places is unforgettable and magnificent!
The view is amazing, be sure to take a tour on the castle's website (preferably 2 months in advance, they are sold out very quickly) you can take beautiful photos from the balcony and it is expensive / rich inside. On the tour, they give an audio guide with a choice of language (there was Russian). We arrived about 3 hours before closing time, there were not many people. They went up the hill on a cart with horses (there was a bus, but there was a longer queue).
Visited this romantic castle of the Bavarian king on 09/16/2024 Ludwig II near the town of Fussen, as part of a group of tourists like me... Groups of tourists go one by one... In 5-10 minutes... It's impossible to really see anything... You can't even take pictures on your smartphone?!
The lock is huge, but they only drive in 6-7 rooms?! The romantic mood disappeared very quickly... 20 minutes - and everyone is free!.. Then there is a cafe about nothing, souvenir shops, a view from the balcony and that's it... If someone wants to put a check mark that he was here, then you are here... Connoisseurs of history and antiquity have nothing to do on such excursions... It is best to admire this fabulous castle from the outside... Read literature... The administration of the castle could be recommended to conduct VIP tours on certain days and hours with an ordinary guide and the opportunity to leave photos of this romantic castle as a souvenir... Of course, for a LOT of money!..