At the foot of the royal castles, the museum provides an insight into the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty from its beginnings to the present day. The exhibition focuses on King Maximilian II, who had Hohenschwangau Castle converted into a summer residence, and his son, Ludwig II, the creator of Neuschwanstein Castle. Individual tours or guided tours (up to 40 people) possible, audio guides in various languages. Further information: www.museumderbayerischenkoenige.de
Highlights along the Romantic Road
UNESCO Geopark Ries
15 million years ago, there was a huge “bang” in the Nördlinger Ries: a rock from outer space hit with…
Museum of the Augsburg Puppet Theatre
The performances of the puppet theater take place on the first floor. Jim Knopf, Urmel, Sams, Kater Mikesch and many…
Grafschaftsmuseum
In addition to folklore sections and permanent exhibitions, you can see paintings by the famous North German painter Otto Modersohn…
Staatsgalerie im Hohen Schloss
Collection of late Gothic panel paintings and sculptures from the Swabian-Bavarian and Allgäu region in the Knights’ Hall; special exhibition…
Steingaden Monastery Museum
Steingaden Monastery Museum, Copyright Gemeinde Steingaden/Werner Böglmüller