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
Museum at the cathedral
The concept of this unusual museum of the Diocese of Würzburg comprises around 300 paintings and sculptures from 10 centuries.…
Steingaden Monastery Museum
Steingaden Monastery Museum, Copyright Gemeinde Steingaden/Werner Böglmüller
UNESCO Geopark Ries
15 million years ago, there was a huge “bang” in the Nördlinger Ries: a rock from outer space hit with…
Dorfmuseum Trauchgau
The former Trauchgau farmhouse near the “Hölzler” (house name) was considered a manor house around 1500 and was owned by…
Museum of the Town of Füssen
Museum of the Town of Füssen in the south wing of the former Monastery of St Mang: the history of…
German Christmas Museum
This permanent exhibition offers a dazzling journey through time, tracing the history of Christmas from the 19th century to the…