Listed below are some of the most exciting facts about Neuschwanstein Castle:

Interesting Facts about Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein means “New Swan Stone”. The castle’s name derives from one of Wagner’s opera characters, the Swan Knight.

The Neuschwanstein castle was built for only one person – King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein is so immense that on some days, it is visited by up to 6000 tourists.

Ludwig slept only 11 nights in the castle.

Ludwig was Richard Wagner’s patron, and Wagner’s operas inspired many castle rooms.

Even so, Wagner never had a chance to visit the castle as he died before it completes.

The castle is one of the most photographed buildings in the world, even if photography is not permitted inside of the castle.

The castle has no throne, as the Throne Hall was not completed before Ludwig’s death.

Neuschwanstein Castle inspired the Sleeping Beauty Castle design in Disneyland.

Fourteen carpenters worked for over four years to make the woodwork in the bedroom.

Despite its medieval look, it was built in the 19th century and served no defensive purposes.

The original name of the castle was New Hohenschwangau Castle. It was renamed Neuschwanstein Castle just after Ludwig II’s death.

Christian Jank, a theatrical designer, drew the plans of the castle.

In 2012, the Neuschwanstein Castle appeared on a €2 commemorative coin.

The Legoland in Günzburg features a Lego replica of Neuschwanstein. Schloss Neuschwanstein lego replica is located less than 150 away from the original (photo below):