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Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof, Oberammergau Passion Play, The new Musical Dreamking at
Forgensee, Munich Oktoberfest , Events, Activities around the
Rübezahl include fun trips, mountain hikes and mountain bikes to borrow. Forest walks,
souvenir and antique hunting, shopping for unique German products in our village and in
nearby Fussen, interesting churches and other buildings. More than
enough to do for a relaxing break in the immediate environs of our Bavarian family hotel.
Hotel Rubezahl, Schwangau, Bavaria
With the "One Million Dollar View" of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles
in Hohenschwangau. Castles in Bavaria, near
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Bodensee, Lake Constance, Zurich,
Fussen, Kempten, Augsburg, Munchen, Ulm, Stuttgart |
View of one of the guest rooms to Castle Neuschwanstein (left) und Castle
Hohenschwangau (right).
Castle Neuschwanstein (left), King Ludwig II.and Castle Hohenschwangau
(right).
Castle Neuschwanstein,
built between 1869 and 1886 , by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Only 2 km – just over a mile – from our hotel.Opening
times; April 1 to Sept 30 - 8.30 until 17.30 hrs
October 1 to March 31 - 10.00 until 16.00 hrs
Closed : Nov. 1, Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1 .
Guided tours only, duration approx. 35 min. Tours involve climbing 165 steps and
181 steps down. Access by foot, by small bus or by horse drawn carriages from base of hill
in Hohenschwangau village. Less able visitors should check first.
Charges: Adults 11 Dmarks,
Children under 6 are free,
Children 6 to 15 free with adults.
Check other discounts when buying tickets. |
Hohenschwangau Castle,
restored 1832 to 1836 by Crown Prince Maximilian of Bavaria, Ludwig's father,
slightly nearer to hotel.
This is the Summer family home of the Bavarian Royals and the house that Ludwig's
great friend, the composer Richard Wagner (The Ring Cycle, Lohengrin, Siegfried, etc.),
stayed at frequently.
See Wagner's bedroom and superb piano at the castle as well as many Royal
furnishings and objet d'art.
A very interesting visit, well worth a diversion, with an excellent shop for books,
CDs and other high quality souvenirs.Opening times; March 15 to October
15 - 8.30 until 17.30 hrs
Oct. 16 to March 14 - 9.30 until 16.00 hrs
Closed on December 24 (one day only)
Guided tours only, duration of tour approx. 35 mins., access is easier than
Neuschwanstein (option of horse drawn carriage to lower main gate) but about 90 steps up
and down inside. Castle environs, garden and views can be enjoyed without steps, but steep
sloping ground.
Charges: Adults 11 Dmarks,
Children 6 to 15 yrs 8 Dmarks,
Children under 6 free. |
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria between 1869 and 1886
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Picture of Neuschwanstein Castle
– these are just a
few of the activities you can choose.
Modern bikes on free during your stay (Summer)
Fun trips in the Rübezahl mini-bus wich also serves as our own taxi
Hiking up to the mountain huts, your landlord is the guide
Easy walks in the country with stops for refreshments,
Roller blades (Summer), Horse Drawn Carriages Tours,
Skiing direct at our mountain "Tegelberg" (2 kms),
Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Boating on the Alpsee and other lakes,
Car lift up to Tegelberg for the views (and possible hang gliding down again for
the extra brave !) , Four wheel truck to Bleckenau Hunting Lodge....and all sorts of other
seasonal activities throughout the year. |
Linderhof, built
1870 to 1879 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, is about 50 kms (about 30 miles) from our
hotel. It is the smallest and the only one of Ludwig's many grand projects actually to be
completed during his lifetime. Oberammergau Passion Play
takes place in 2000 from May 22 to October 8.
About 40 kms (25 miles) from us. Famous throughout the world, it has been performed
by the villagers of Oberammergau every 10 years since the 1630's More than 2,200 men,
women and children born there will take part in this spectacularly moving event depicting
Christ's Passion and Resurrection. Five perfomances per week.
The Musical "Dream King", opening
March 2000 at the spectacular new theatre at Forgensee, is only 2 kms from us. The first
musical ever written about the magical character of the area. All new songs, choreography
and fabulous settings feature in this new production about Ludwig II, the Dream King, who
loved music and art more than war.
The famous Octoberfest in Munich. Every
year, from the last week of September until the end of the first week of Oktober, the
world's largest Beer Festival takes place attracting visitors from far and wide to sample
the region's great speciality. Fun, music, dancing and, of course, sampling the brews for
two whole weeks. Legendary! Base yourself at the Rubezahl, go to these festivity and we
can offer you relaxion and recuperation !
Cities to visit, Easy Day Trips
Garmisch-Partenkirchen 60 kms
Oberammergau 40 kms
Munich 100 kms
Innsbruck, in Austria, 100 kms
Bodensee (Lake Constance) 100 kms
Fussen, just down the road, 3 kms |
Castle Neuschwanstein built from King Ludwig II. from Bavaria 1869
to 1886
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