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9 June - Fairytale Fussen

Neuschwanstein Castle Tour - Fussen, Germany

Trippin'.
Courtesy of our walking tour in Munich, we were tipped to take a day trip in Fussen as a mini getaway from the bustling craziness part of town. It was a full day bike/ walk tour with lunch and admission to Neuschwanstein Castle included. A short 2hr charter bus ride out into the countryside and you're suddenly surrounded by breath- taking rolling hills and luscious lakes. Neuschwanstein Castle belong to King Ludwig II and was the inspiration for Walt Disney's quintessential fairytale Cinderella castle. See the resemblance?

Our tour guide was awesome and told the most amazing stories which made the trip all the more memorable. First up- a bike ride through town and around "Swan Lake" (there were swans.. in the lake!). In the summer, you can opt to para- glide if the weather permits for an additional fee, but the bike ride is just as thrilling so either way, you can't go wrong. To get up to the castle, there are trams/ buses that makes its round to make the trip a lot less strenuous. Or, you can do what so few have done and hike up with the guide along the back roads of the castle which is what we opted for. When in Fussen?! The hike is a straight incline all the way up with stairs! Note to self- this is not for the faint of heart-- bring water.. and an inhaler if you have asthma. But what you get in the end is nothing short of a fairy tale ending. A spectacular view so few get to experience.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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