Neuschwanstein Castle and the City of Fussen

13-Aug-2014 • Fussen Germany

On our return to Munich, Marc and I decided to visit the Neuschwanstein Castle. Although we had been to Munich many times before and had seen the Neuschwanstein Castle on each trip, we had never really entered its premises to see what's inside. Thus, on the day after our arrival, we bought our Bayern Ticket, and off we went together with the thousands of tourists in Munich that day. The train was literally packed with eager visitors bound for Neuschwanstein.

It rained like crazy and fortunately for us, our umbrellas saved us from getting drenched to the bones. To cut a long story short, for the nth time, we did not get to visit the castle premises.

When we were in line, staff for the castle were already informing people that the next earliest English language tour was scheduled at 6:30 pm. It was just noon time and already tickets had already run out so quickly. Right there and then, we left the line we had been in for over thirty minutes and decided to just explore the City of Fussen which was close by. We were very happy of the chance. Fussen was a pretty little city.

What a view! Neuschwanstein Castle in the rain

A closer zoomed in view of the Neuschwanstein Castle

Fussen turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It was indeed a city worth visiting.

Memorial to the Fallen Soldiers of World War II from Fussen

At the Memorial to the Fallen Soldiers of World War II

A view of the park on the way up to Fussen Castle

Fussen Castle

A view of the rooftops of the houses and buildings in Fussen from the path to the castle

The High Castle

The tower of the High Castle

A close view of the High Castle

Another view of the High Castle

In the courtyard of the High Castle. The artwork painted on the walls of the High Castle date back to the 1500s.

The tower of the Basilika St. Mang

Basilika St. Mang

A full view of Basilika St. Mang

Fussen City Hall

Inside Fussen City Hall

Catching a glimpse of the Holy Ghost Hospital Church

A head on shot of the the Holy Ghost Hospital Church

The altar inside the the Holy Ghost Hospital Church

A close up view of the main altar

The very colorful ceiling of the Holy Ghost Hospital Church

Rear view of Fussen's City Hall