Linderhof is the smallest of the three fairytale castles and palaces that King Ludwig II of Bavaria…read morebuilt. It was the only one that was completed....and he had plans in place to build a fourth one. The opulent palace was built in the Rococo style. It was built to be a mini Versailles. The French influence is seen throughout the palace. The location was chosen due to King Ludwig's familiarity as his Royal Family owned a small hunting "lodge" on the property. Ludwig moved modest home to build one if his fairytale masterpieces. Like the other two properties, no expense was spared. The palace is filled with gilded mirrors, chandeliers, walls and staircases. Tapestries and painting cover every surface from the ceilings to the walls to the floor. There are modern amenities in every room. Hot running water, flushable toilets and even a table that could be raised or lowered for private dining. His Venus cave is a nod to his love of mythology. The gardens are stunning. The fountain runs on mountain water. Due to the current summer drought, it has been placed on a schedule. So what happened to King Ludwig? No one actually knows. His love of building elaborate palaces and castles led him to bankruptcy. As he ran out of personal funds, he asked family members and friends for financial assistance. After a while, they stopped loaning him money, so as king he asked the Bavarian government to fund his projects. They said no twice. When he threatened to replace them, he was declared insane by psychiatrists who didn't actually interview him. He was committed and then within 24 hours, he and his psychiatrist were found floating in a shallow end of a lake. Coincidence??? So how was his debt paid back?? Six weeks after his death, the government took over his properties and charged admission for those who visited. A beautiful palace with a tragic mystery.

Visited this palace while in Munich . This is the smallest palace built by King Ludwig II among the…read more3 palaces . The landscape is magnificent. The palace is magical. The interior of the palace is so elaborate from the painting, walls, mirrors, chandelier , furnitures and the stairs. It looks fairytale to me to live in this place. The view from the top is breathtaking. So many butterflies seen. Need a good walking shoes to explore and water. Entrance fee needed before going in. No photography inside. Great experience

One of the better ways to spend a day in Munich, especially with kids. The Deutsches Museum sits on…read morea small island in the Isar and covers pretty much every corner of science and technology, and what makes it stand out is how much of it you can actually touch and interact with: cranks to turn, experiments to run, buttons that do things. It's not just cases full of objects behind glass. Depending on your party and how they like these type of things, plan for at least half a day; the place is enormous and easy to get lost in, which is half the fun. The kids' sections held up well for the younger ones, and the aviation and engineering exhibits kept the adults just as occupied. You can bring in food and some of the areas allow food and drinks so bring your lunch and find a place in the halls to sit if you want to. Buy your ticket online before you go. The walk-up queue when we visited was long enough to lose a meaningful chunk of your day, and there's no reason to stand in it. Depending on which ticket type you get, you may need to stop at the information desk to convert to a paper ticket before entry, which nobody tells you upfront. Some visitors seemed to go straight through; we did not. Either way, sort that out before you walk to the entry gate or you'll end up backtracking.

We spent a full five hours here yesterday and it was amazing. Most of our time went into the…read morechemistry, music, mathematics, and health sections--so much to learn, so little time. We arrived around 11 a.m., which worked out perfectly and gave us enough time to explore most of the exhibits. The cafeteria was extremely crowded with limited seating, probably because it's peak holiday season. The food was fine--typical cafeteria fare. Next time we're in Munich, I'd happily come back to see the exhibits we missed. My teenage kids even said this is the best museum they've ever visited, and they've been to many museums around the world. Definitely a memorable experience for all of us.

We had a lovely tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the castle and the family history. She…read moregave us in depth details about each room and all the family members. The castle rooms are smaller and more demure than Neuschwanstein, making it more homey. The views of the lake are incredible too. The area itself is beautiful and there are some nice cafes and restaurants up there too. Well worth the visit.

We made reservations for both Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castle tours and I preferred the…read moreway the Hohenschwangau tour was run. We were told to arrive 1 hour before our reservation but 30 minutes would have been plenty of time. We were in a small group and our guide made sure that all of us were settled in each room before starting. She gave us a brief overview before starting the prerecorded audio narration. I left feeling more knowledgeable about King Ludwig's childhood and family life at Hohenschwangau. The tour took about 30 minutes and there was not much to see afterwards. We had thought we needed 3 hours for this castle but the walk up was short, but 2 hours for everything was plenty of time for us.

Beautiful array of instruments and they referred me to a violin maker to buy a bow from!read more

I saw the castle from Highline 179 and then crossed back over the bridge to explore the ruins…read more It's older than I thought, dating back to the 1600s. There are some very well preserved areas, like some of the towers that you can go into and look out across the valley. The gunpowder tower was a fun area to visit too. The dungeons are at the bottom of the hill, just before the short but steep walk up to the castle. They're done very well. A little spooky, but still made fun for kids. The scaffolding on the ruins - although probably necessary - definitely takes away from the experience a little. Worth a visit if you're in the area and wanting to do the Highline.

I understand that historical sites feel that they need to do special things to attract The Youths…read moreor an otherwise more diverse group of attendees. But the historical significance of this castle -- now in ruins -- was somewhat muddied for us by the presence of the high-line bridge over the highway and the seasonal light show throughout the castle itself. It just felt like a tourist trap. If you go, focus on the signage and really focus on how this place was staffed and operated (and why) and you might get a sense of the emptiness of the place. Don't necessarily listen to the people selling the tickets, who are trying to upsell you on the complete experience (and the complete ticket price). The castle (and the high-wire bridge) are on Level One, and the cafe and a 360 degree view are on Level Two, each requiring different ticket prices. (Also, apparently, their "largest tree," which they offered as an incentive for us to go to Level Two on a rainy, misty day with zero view.)