Landmark

Neuschwanstein Castle

Germany

Best timeJun–Sep

Set inGermany

In season~68°F high

Climate25–73°F

CurrencyEUR

LanguageGerman

TimezoneUTC+01:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Neuschwanstein Castle

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun, Jul, Sep. Go in Aug, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 46%

WarmestJul · 73°F

WettestMay

Best windowJun–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Neuschwanstein Castle: Aerial image of Neuschwanstein Castle (view from the northwest)

Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the border with Austria. It is located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, in the municipality of Schwangau, above the incorporated village of Hohenschwangau, which is also the location of Hohenschwangau Castle. The closest larger town is Füssen.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Neuschwanstein Castle: Castillos de Schwangau

Neuschwanstein Castle: Castillos de Schwangau

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle?

The best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle is June–September, in Germany.

Where is Neuschwanstein Castle?

Neuschwanstein Castle is in Germany.

What is Neuschwanstein Castle known for?

Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, near the border with Austria. It is located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, in the municipality of Schwangau, above the incorporated village of Hohenschwangau, which is also the location of Hohenschwangau Castle. The closest larger town is Füssen.

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