10 surprising facts you should know about Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is perhaps Germany's most easily recognisable tourist attraction. Known often as the Disney castle or Germany's fairy tale castle, it has a very interesting history.
Neuschwanstein: nothing special or 'fit for a princess'?
Bavarian King Ludwig II's insane creation, most famous today for being the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland, attracts between 1.4 and 1.5 million visitors per year.
Germany's castles are in danger, warns prince
As experts worry about persuading noble heirs to take care of Germany's castles, The Local finds out what is takes to run these historical buildings – and why the pressure might be too much for the next generation of aristocrats.
Royal palace restored to glory after €4.5m refit
The royal palace of Fredrick the Great in Berlin is to fully reopen to visitors on Boxing Day after a 4.5 million euro refit.
'Disney' castle staff on trial for fraud
Germany’s most famous castle is at the centre of a court case with two former employees of Schloss Neuschwanstein standing trial on Tuesday for fraud.
Foreign visitors prefer fairytales and ruins
The red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg castle in Baden-Wüttemberg form Germany's most popular site-seeing destination for foreign tourists, according to a study by the National Tourism Board (DZT).