Schloss Neuschwanstein Audio Guide
Explore Schloss Neuschwanstein with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace built for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, located in southwest Bavaria, Germany.
What you will hear
The Red Gatehouse
The official entrance to the castle complex. This area highlights the contrast between the red brick gatehouse and the white limestone palace, and introduces the story of the Nazi art depot.
The Royal Arms
Look up at the intricate Bavarian coat of arms, a powerful symbol of King Ludwig II's deep-rooted belief in the divine right of kings.
The Upper Courtyard & Unbuilt Keep
The heart of the castle's layout. This area features the murals of St. George and marks where the massive 90-meter keep was originally planned to stand.
Mural of Saint George
This vibrant mural of Saint George slaying the dragon serves as a bold testament to King Ludwig’s romanticized ideals of medieval chivalry.
The Royal Bedroom
A MUST-SEE masterpiece of Neo-Gothic woodcarving. This room is also where King Ludwig II was arrested in 1886.
The Royal Bedroom
The Royal Bedroom is a masterwork of Neo-Gothic craftsmanship, where wood was transformed into a landscape of intricate cathedral-like spires.
The Royal Kitchen
A prime example of modern technology hidden in a medieval shell. Features advanced 19th-century equipment like heat-driven rotating spits.
The Palace Telephone
This early communication device highlights the King's surprising embrace of new technology to stay connected to his other remote residences.
The High-Tech Kitchen
Discover the hidden modernity of the castle in this workspace, which featured some of the most advanced appliances available in the late nineteenth century.
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