The Imperial Castle at the Alter Hof was the first castle of the Wittelsbach dynasty in Munich and a precursor to the Munich Residence. During the Middle Ages, the House of Wittelsbach and their ...

Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often re ...

The castle church has been part of the castle since 1488. It was built by Duke Albrecht III in the area of the outer castle. The medieval building fabric and the late Gothic interior of the former ...

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to ... Book a day tour from Munich or – at a minimum – secure tickets in advance. Expect to pay at least 12 euros ...

Today, it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe, and just a two-hour train ride south of Munich. Even if you’re not interested in touring the inside of the castle ...