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Neuschwanstein Castle Sucks! Why You Must Visit Germany | Bavaria Castles + Lake Vanlife Europe ep 8
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This German travel vlog you will see why you need to visit Germany. Bavaria is beautiful for its castles, lakes and mountains. To our surprise Neuschwanstein Castle was overrated but the Alps and scenery are why you need to visit. This vanlife Europe episode we explore Schwangau, our final stop on the Romantic road. Like always the German food and beer didn't disappoint and the Neuschwanstein Castle & Hohenschwangau Castle were beautiful from afar but up close, it was not what we expected. We visited a biergarten with a view of the German Alsps and tried pretzels and obatzda for the first time. Germany has been the highlight of the trip so far and can't recommend it enough.
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@philw4625 4 года назад

Neuschwannstein perhaps makes more sense if you 'get' the story of the guy who built it, IMO. He was perhaps a bit mad, but more likely he was just a naive entitled dreamer with too much money. (and probably homosexual, which was taboo then, and explains the way he was ultimately treated by his contemporaries). He was actually quite well liked by the locals apparently as he was friendly and loyal to his locality. Ironically, they arrested him for spending too much money, but the castle has ultimately paid for itself many times over in tourism over the years (though if he had lived, he would never have allowed it to become a tourist attraction). The castle is clearly a modern building by castle standards, but is the product of a very particular romantic and idealistic mindset. It is unique because no-one will (or should) ever be able to build something like it again - it kind of bridges the ancient with the modern. I found it fascinating as it also links the old world with things like the growth of national socialism and the false romanticism that fed it - Wagner etc. But yes, it is quite touristy!. Germany is such a great destination with a van though, and the cycling/walking there is just fab. (We stayed there last year - was excellent)

@dropmelon 4 года назад

It’s still pretty meh for a castle history.

@RealWolfHraban 4 года назад

He wasn't really disliked because of sexuality but rather because he spent more time living in dream world that didn't exist instead of actually governing the kingdom and doing his job as a king. Back then most people saw his buildings as a waste of money. Neuschwansteincastle isn't modern by castle standards. At the time it was one most technologically advanced buildings in the world and is really young, the construction started as recently as 1869 and was opened in 1886. He was obsessed with absolutism akin to that of Louis XIV of France which upset people even more. We are only now grateful for his buildings and that we had him because these buildings attract so much tourism and look great in advertisments for Bavarian companies. All in all he wasn't a very competent ruler. It is also still unsure wether he was murdered or if it was suicide. My bet is one murder because it's almost impossible to drown yourself in knee-level water, and he also wasn't alone when it happened soooo. The House of Wittelsbach did not have good relations with the nazis and in fact was hunted by them.

@philw4625 4 года назад

@@RealWolfHraban Interesting perspective. He was a patron of Wagner (who also thought him naive, but happily took his patronage), so i guess from an outsiders perspective his iconography seems to be associated with Naziism, but presumably this is a modern association and not based in the contemporary reality of his era?

@RealWolfHraban 4 года назад

@@philw4625 it's a fact that the nazi sort of kidnapped monarchist and medieval imagery. That is is also why some people think that the iron cross (which our military still uses to this day) was a Nazi symbol and confuse the Nazi uniforms with both the modern uniform and Imperial (world war 1) uniform. It also makes sense for these to look similar as all of them are indeed German. But sadly nowadays whenever someone sees things that are in that style they just assume that it is a Nazi thing and try to get it cancelled or try to sue it for hate speech. And I don't want to point fingers but it usually is privileged college students that don't know/ignore the actual history or the media in hopes of finding a new drama to make money by spreading straight up false information.

@philw4625 4 года назад

@@RealWolfHraban Indeed. A nuanced and balanced understanding of history in all its complexity is surely more likely to prevent future mischief than absolute denial/rejection/demonisation? (or worse still, revisionism). Safe to say the castle is an interesting 'folly' that is worth a visit if you find history interesting, and its in such a beautiful part of the world.

@AlexReusch 4 года назад

Well, Neuschwanstein was completed in 1886, so it is not really an "old" historic castle. I mean, that's long after the industrial revolution has begun in Europe. The days of knights were long gone... King Ludwig II of Bavaria has build this castle in honour of Richard Wagner. Basically it is a "themed" building, like some hotels in Las Vegas nowadays. So you can say it was the first of its kind and above all it served as a role model for Disney.

@Jackmaaaan 3 года назад

It even has electric lamps build in by King Ludwig

@berndheghmanns1437 3 года назад

Well, Neuschwanstein isn't complete, there is one part not constructed, after King Ludwig death.

@BerndFunken 3 года назад

In another Video someone used the word "Palace" as a translation for "Schloß" and while this translation is not really correct i think it fits more. A "Burg" is a military building and it looks like that, not really nice, but effective against enemies. A "Schloß" has no military purpose at all and it looks like that, a more or less impressive building which is (maybe temporary) the home of someone important and because of this i would call Neuschwanstein to be rather a Palace and not a Castle.

@xenotypos 3 года назад

@@BerndFunken That's actually the problem in the English language, castle has two definitions: -the medieval fortress and residence of the lord. -palaces/mansions made to "look like" castles or an idealized version of castles in the middle ages, generally from the 19th century with the advent of the neo-gothic and romanesque architectures. It's easy to be disappointed if you don't know what you're looking for. Most "castles" you can visit in Europe (especially in England and Germany) are actually from the second category, mock castles, but maybe not always as obviously as for Neuschwanstein. Windsor for example is also a palace now, only formerly a castle 500 years ago, and totally rebuilt over the years only keeping some false defensive features for "aesthetics". I like Neuschwanstein because it helped shaping the modern aesthetics of our old European fairy tales.

@mnamnam6061 3 года назад

And I guess, they weren't even inside.

@catherinecathyyy 4 года назад

I absolutely LOVED visiting this castle! Me and my friend hitchhiked from Slovakia, camped under the castle with amazing view, took a hike up (a lot of cows on the way and almost no people). Ofc when we got up it was packed with people but once we got up the hill (after crossing the bridge) we got an amzing view and there were like 5 people more. Amazing. Then we took a path (official one no worries) through to the woods to Alpsee, again zero people. Everything is just a point of view :)

@ronA8te 3 года назад

Sounds like an amazing trip!😍

@v.0 3 года назад

Agreed, everything is a point of view. If only the youtubing couple made it sound like a point of view as well, instead of an absolute. Honestly prefer your version.

@kookietherapy9398 Год назад

I 💗 this castle ... like a Dream w a very sad story. Beautiful art !!!

@eltfell 4 года назад

Fun fact concerning Neuschwanstein: At the time it was built, it was the most modern building of Germany and one of the most modern in the world: Full electricity, full plumming system... And yes, as castle it's fake. That's what you call "historicism".

@xenotypos 3 года назад

Maybe the problem is also the English language: what they expected because of the term "castle". "Castle" can mean the medieval fortress+residence of the lord, but it can also mean those 19th century palaces that were made to look like castles, in an idealized vision of the middle ages. You don't have to like both the two versions of what a "castle" can end up being. But if that's the case, they just don't like non-medieval castles, that is to say... MOST castles you'll ever see that aren't ruins (sadly). Burg Eltz is also mostly a recent product, despite being originally a medieval castle it was changed dramatically over the years. Personally, I like the idea behind Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale building it's supposed to be. And I don't understand why they didn't even enter it, the interior is a real dream.

@chazcov08 3 года назад

So wait.... You're critical of a castle that you never entered?

@akpete113 3 года назад

Yes the inside is amazing!

@andreanicolas9363 3 года назад

Exactly

@catsofastypalea 3 года назад

I agree! I visited there and it was magnificent. Like a dream. The inside was so amazing with secret doorways and the history and stories of King Ludwig. Ball rooms, bed chambers, the cave room....I didn’t want to leave. 🙈I hope to visit again as it’s my fav place in the world! 🏰❤️

@josie8321 3 года назад

I agree

@dontshanonau1335 3 года назад

I've been inside. It's kitschy shit.

@nevillemignot1681 4 года назад

My visit to Neuschwanstein was the highlight of my visit to the area, i stayed in the near by town of Fussen, and just loved the whole area, but no doubt the highlight of my trip was the guided tour of the castle..............................Just loved the place!!

@debraspeed 4 года назад

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but as others have mentioned, you need to go inside and get the history of the castle. It is technically a modern castle which is probably why it feels kitschy? I loved the tour and getting the history of the castle and life of Kind Ludwig. It made it worth it. I hope people don't pass up visiting the castle just because it looks too new.

@sandragruhle6288 3 года назад

If you did your research, you would have known much of it was a facade. Going to a tourist trap simply because it is a tourist trap is bound to be a disappointment. I have been to this castle three times, and find it fascinating as a part of the Bavarian scene and Bavarian history. The view from there is gorgeous!

@milena_m 4 года назад

I went there last January and was amazed by its beauty. I absolutely loved the path to the castle, the view from Mary's Bridge is breathtaking. Must visit!

@bacino49 4 года назад

OMG! How breathtaking beautiful! Give me countryside any day over a big city!

@marciabrilhante3184 2 года назад

I visited this incredible site in 1972. And going through it was mind blowing. I couldn't believe the incredible workmanship, it took the better part of the day and still could have spent longer. I will always remember this. I was trying to see all his castles..so totally different. Still have my walking stick with crest from here. I'm so glad I did it...

@Freitag_XIII 3 года назад

My personal favourite castles in Germany: 1. Burg Hohenzollern (Baden Württemberg) 2. Wartburg (Eisenach) 3. Burg Eltz 4. Reichsburg Cochem 5. Löwenburg (Kassel) and jup Neuschwanstein is overrated ;)

@Markus-zb5zd 3 года назад

Also Ronneburg and Frankenstein (yes that Frankenstein)

@darmokVtS 3 года назад

Funny, but this list is a bunch of fantasy castles just like Neuschwanstein and 19th centuries reconstructions with varying degrees of authenticity :). But that's just how it is, an actual authentic medieval castle which is not a ruin is hard to find. If they stayed in use of the centuries they have seen extensive remodelling and often complete rebuilds on the old location over the centuries. If they didn't stay in use they ended up as ruins (some of those were used in the 19th century "reconstructions" I mentioned above).

@Markus-zb5zd 3 года назад

@@darmokVtS Frankenstein is an authentic ruin though

@S_Black 3 года назад

Hohenzollern castle is 19th century historism as well. It's more authentic than Neuschwanstein, but that's not saying much

@galier2 3 года назад

@@darmokVtS Burg Eltz is not. It was built in the 11th century.

@kevinconnell1272 3 года назад

You have to look at Neuschwanstein for what it is. His parent's castle (Hohenschwangau) is the yellow one down below, and that's where he grew up. Ludwig designed Neuschwanstein as his own fairytale version of a modern castle, and it's really not that old compared to others. One of my favorite areas in my favorite country to visit.

@adityaavasekar2584 3 года назад

It feels so good he lived in Castle Hohenschwangau which was build by his father...And then when he grew up He build Neuschwanstein Castle which is double the size of Hohenschwangau.

@gregpaull9768 4 года назад

My wife and I visited the castle last year. I tend to agree that it is somewhat underwhelming in some aspects. It's location is epic. I agree that it looks better from a distance. I will say that I was amazed/impressed with how they constructed it. We are from Australia so any castle/palace is just mindblowing to us. Great video guys! Hope to be back in Europe next year. We are hoping to experience our first white Christmas. 😉👍

@linajurgensen4698 2 года назад

Try visit Eltz castle next time! It looks stunning and is about 800 years older than Neuschwanstein castle!❤️

@boboverdrive6589 4 года назад

Did you go in? I thought that main castle was unbelievably cool inside. The oldest family castle was nice, but loved the newer one.

@ulrichlehnhardt4293 3 года назад

I have always loved the castle since my childhood days. Linderhof is breathtakingly beautiful too - especially inside. You get blinded by gold.

@tahzeeba 3 года назад

I loved it so much that I plan to go back to Germany just to visit it again. I went there in winter. And it just made me feel inside a fairytale castle in winter wonderland.

@delphinelim9072 2 года назад

I just visited the 2 castles built by King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein Castle is to be appreciated from the exterior. For the opulent and ornate interior, Linderhof Palace at Ettal , where the King lived, offers more astounding and exquisite treasures.

@Flowrazornapalm Год назад

As a local I can tell you that it will still have the same "new" look in probably 100 years.. why ? The castle is getting "resurfaced" on a regular basis ! Our weather here is extreme. In the Winter we have up to -30° nighttime, and 20°+ on the daytime, including sudden changes between snow, ice, rain, hail and intense sun/uv

@SiqueScarface 4 года назад

Neuschwanstein was built in the same spirit as Disneyland. It's just its 19th century version. And that's why it looks so artificial. Its core is reinforced steel, covered by bricks and stone from different quarries. It had never to actually work as a real castle, it was always a place for King Ludwig II to go into seclusion. And it shows.

@xenotypos 3 года назад

Well, most castles that aren't in ruins are actually mock castles (even those originally medieval), 19th century palaces made to look like a idealized version of the middle ages. Most of the castles that are visited in Europe aren't medieval castles, it's the same. It's just sometimes a little less obvious. If you take Neuschwanstein for what it was meant to be: a dreamy fairy tale palace (it's not fake in that regard, it's really a palace) it's actually an amazing place, unique on earth.

@PlayWaves1 11 месяцев назад

The big reason it might look tacky is because it reminds you of theme park fantasy castles but that's because this is what those are based off of. Back in the 19th century this would have looked unique and spectacular. Also by this time the meaning of castle had shifted to include palaces, fortifications were largely obsolete due to canons.

@NKKBerlin 4 года назад

This was the most English breakfast made from German ingredients that I have ever seen! I don't know why, but I always think of these hobbits when I see such lovely Brits preparing their breakfast... 🥰

@purberri 4 года назад

Germans eat yogurt and continental which consists of slices of ham, cheese, bread, jam, butter and soft boiled egg. Sometimes granola, that’s typical. I’ve been to the castle several times yes there are lots of tourists but It’s not that old built by crazy Ludwig to resemble an old castle. I personally loved it but most of the interior wasn’t finished. It was built more for the location.

@annabelv.2400 4 года назад

BTW guys, I m a new subscriber who discovered you through Eric and Alison's vlog, but I am loving what I see so far!

@paulws58 4 года назад

I have been to the castle twice. I agree with you that it is beautiful from afar but I totally enjoyed the inside of the castle and was in awe of the interior and the furniture.

@ingevonschneider5100 3 года назад

Sorry, but you disqualified yourself. You cant judge a historical building without knowing the history and without going inside. One can dislike Neuschwanstein because the builder Ludwig really liked kitsch, but it is still unique and not fake. It is not a castle where knights lived, so dont expect it to be.

@rondayky1 4 года назад

I love your (plural) honesty; keep it up! As for the natural scenery...this will be among my top 10 of your videos. ❤️

@johnmason7289 4 года назад

I really enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming!

@kelliemarquet5125 4 года назад

We visited Neuschwanstein last year, I felt the same, super commercialized, long line ups, however what you do get to see is amazing. I think the smaller off the beaten track castles offer a more medieval experience, Burg Eltz for example......gorgeous!!

@EduarFilms 2 года назад

For those interested, I just uploaded a Nueschwanstein travel guide video with updates regarding the pandemic. That's it, take care everyone. Cheers!

@mjgrasso76 3 года назад

Laughing at the cart driver on his mobile phone at 5:18 ... I guess the horses know the way hey?

@kevdenn 4 года назад

1. Joined the Royal Air Force...many years ago. 2. Got posted to Germany. 3. Visited Bavaria. 4. Went to a huge tent during Oktoberfest. 5. Got very drunk at said Oktoberfest. 6. Got back to the hotel and proceeded to kick another drunk sleeping in my bed onto the floor. 7. Turned out it was his bed and I was in the wrong room. 8. Went to my bed fell asleep...woke up later and pee'd in the wardrobe....thought i was in the bathroom. 9. As for castles? ...didn't see any. 10. Currywurst and chips, yeagerschnitzel and chips, Bratwurst and chips...all the food of "drunk" champions. Great video as always...looking forward to more.

@TravelBeans 4 года назад

😂😂😂 up there with my fave comments on the channel

@SideraGemelli 4 года назад

You may not be impressed or like it, but you could use other words rather than "rubbish" and "kitsch". Next time learn the history behind the castle. And learn what the word "kitsch" means. Shameful.

@hovawartfreunde4599 4 года назад

Agree with you. Try Linderhof castle in the area. It's much more beautiful

@HingerlAlois 3 года назад

It’s in the end also just a fantasy building of King Ludwig II., thus he might apply the same criticism to it. If you want authentic castles you have to visit other places like Burghausen, Eltz Castle etc.

@hovawartfreunde4599 3 года назад

@@HingerlAlois true

@ladymc2021 4 года назад

I am surprised you guys said this about the castle as I remembered it soooo beautifully! I loved it a ton! So I guess to each his own as they say? Most under-rated place was Donny (Doncaster) England lol There was a few ladies hanging out in their pajamas in front of our hotel in the morning by the front door of a Travel Lodge 😂😂

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 4 года назад

We LOVE your honesty! Keep it up! We love your Vlogs! ❤️

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 4 года назад

We just love the drone shots!

@robertwright5889 4 года назад

One of my favorite castles in all of Germany. It probably looks all shiny new because it just underwent a major renovation. Still, if that castle is not your "cup of tea", try going a few towns over ( Pfronton?) and visit two castle ruins, Hohenfreyburg and Eisenberg. Better yet, drive into Austria and check our the Ehrenburg castle ruin complex.

@davidkuhns8389 4 года назад

I lived in Southern Germany for four years, but never visited Neuschwanstein Castle. I no longer feel any regret for that omission. Thank you Alex. Another wonderful video.

@computername 3 года назад

Local(ish) here, fun to go there just to watch all the tourists. Nothing wrong with going there though, just expect it to be popular. There used to be more hidden gems but now with staycation it's pretty busy all over the alps (at least compared to what it used to be).

@mladenbradac3832 4 года назад

I've seen most of Baden Wurtenberg castles and i can tell you they are all clean, and not just castles, but the houses and everything to perfection. At least they try to. My apsolute favorite was in litlle town called Sigmaringen.

@brianmsahin 4 года назад

Neuschwannstein is gorgeous! Particularly on the outside. It's was never finished inside but that's ok. If you want to see something better internally, go to his other place Herrenchiemsee, it's a tribute to Versailles.. Beautiful.

@AM-yu6ys 3 года назад

I'm German, been to the area three times. I agree : to much hype about this castle, too many people. Been in it once that was nice, never will go in again. I'm keep coming back to that area for hiking, the nature, Food in those little Alms/lodges in the forest where you get traditional Bavarian food.

@mireyaviramontes3249 4 года назад

I agreeeeee!!! It looks like a fairy tale from far but up close is just... 👌 OK 🆗. 😂. But we still loved everything about that trip to the Bavarian I still can't believe I did not tried the 🥨 pretzels!!! A grest excuse to go back!! 🤣

@carolfields6837 4 года назад

Way to go Alex! Much respect for your honesty even as you knew you would get flack. Just made your channel stronger imo.

3 года назад

We were there and you are right, can not fault , it is so beautiful, and land worth fighting for.

@gluteusmaximus1657 3 года назад

Have you ever been in this castle ? If not, you missed a great piece of the whole thing. Just the bed of Ludwig is worth the visit. It has ALL the church towers of Bavaria, carved in wood on top. The cave with the swan boat ? The painted walls ? The first telephone in Bavaria ? Sorry, you missed a lot.

@christianc6331 4 года назад

You have to visit "Burg Eltz" in Western Germany. This castle is more then 800 years old and in this time one Family owns it and has never been occupied

@travelertrome8449 4 года назад

The beach in Nha Trang, Vietnam was underwhelming. That was supposed to be the tropical spot in my trip there in 2009. Water was not clear, and there was even some trash in the water outside of the beach resorts. But Vietnam in general was a fantastic trip and I hope to see you guys vlog there someday after Covid. It is missing from your Asia collection.

@mariondiemert430 3 года назад

I visited Hohen Schwangau Castle, the family home of King Ludwig, and thought it was amazing, because there are still so many original furnishings and a grand kitchen. NeuSchwanstein, you hit the nail on the head. I, too, was underwelmed, but the scenery and the nature is just breathtakingly beautiful.

@laurenkelly9977 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the real take on the castle. Just curious, where did you rent your bikes and is it easy to find the pathways along the lake and up to the castles? Can you take the bikes up to the castle? You parked and walked so I'm not sure if this is allowed. Thanks!

@DDIII3 4 года назад

Wow! You guys look so happy. That's great to see. Thanks for sharing another wunderbar destination. That water looked amazing!

@katydidlearn 4 года назад

Ok... I loved the castle... HOWEVER, I knew before going that it's less than 200 years old! What I found interesting is it's WWII history of being a place where Hitler hid art work AND the nod given to Wartburg castle, since the Mad King designed the ballroom after the one at Wartburg... we also visited Wartburg... now.. THAT is an INCREDIBLE castle!!

@deboraham3 4 года назад

As I have said in previous video......Thank You.....Thank You for letting this 60YO see the world and this absolutely beautiful country!

@bjoeljones 4 года назад

Ach, ANOTHER Boomer touring the world vicariously through the eyes of someone younger. My parents+ and I toured this area and those castles 60 years ago whilst living in France, ...my father+ was American military. I would love to go back to France and Germany.

@Envisoft 4 года назад

Hey guys, you are totally right. Neuschwanstein is a totally unusual German castle build by a guy with his bribe money to join the war against France. Others might want to visit one of the other 25000+ castles in Germany instead. But the region is really beautiful!

@joeholcombe5758 4 года назад

Wonderful scenery. Love you guys and always look forward to your next blog. 😊

@julesg9004 4 года назад

I'd have crashed into a tree on the bike from gawking at all those gorgeous mountains!! Wow ❤

@brianadamsDC 3 года назад

I've been inside Neuschwanstein 4 times and it is spectacular! Don't knock it until you've tried it!

@magecraft2 4 года назад

Worst travel let down was the whole family excited on our first trip to the USA to have real American root beer. Went to a restaurant we all ordered one and as one tasted and hated it (no problem if you like it just not for us :) ) the waitress asked why we had not drunk our drinks, she then replaced them (free of charge) so USA horrid drink, friendly people ( confirmed on many further trips) and fantastic customer service!

@DaveJMcGarry 4 года назад

I wish i'd have done this when i was your age with someone that would have loved it as much as i do now!

@TideKnotTravellers 4 года назад

We absolutely loved Neuschwanstein castle! We toured around Europe last year in a van and slept in the car park opposite, opened the curtains to the view of the stunning castle! Shame you guys didn't like it, we got stunning aerial shots and loved it up close too.

@TravelBeans 4 года назад

That's completely fair enough. I have seen a lot of castles in my time and this one always seemed like the pinnacle. Don't get me wrong, the design is outrageous in a good way, it just had an unauthentic feel to me. Glad you guys liked it and I also think everyone should visit just for the landscape alone.

@TideKnotTravellers 4 года назад

@@TravelBeans it did look pretty busy the day you guys visited!

@TravelBeans 4 года назад

Yeah it was a weekend day which didn't help

@kieranking8657 4 года назад

did you go into the castle or just look around outside?

@katajha831 4 года назад

Im gonna get slammed for this but I would say the most underwhelming place I have ever been in Paris. Got off the train cabbies lined up asked one for a ride to another train station. He said and I quote "f you" he did use the whole word. Never seen so much dog poop in my life, dodging it with our rolly bags up to the other train station sucked. Then a man literally whipped out his " " and tried to pee on my feet. I guess I would say I was over whelmed in a bad way. LOL

@joct8850 Год назад

I just visited the castle and came back to give you a thumb up. The surrounding is nice. But if you miss the inside, that’s ok.

@JG-ol2bz 2 года назад

Thank you very very much for opening my eyes. I will never ever go there till my last breath.

@cathrf88 4 года назад

Oh no:( that sucks you guys but I totally see what you mean just from the close ups on the video. However your shooting is lovely so, safe to assume it’s still a cool travel plan? (Bavaria in general)

@soxrox2574 4 года назад

Alex always give you honest opinion that is why I keep coming back to watch your videos. There are plenty of RU-vidrs that will always say "Everything is Awesome". When you and Emma say it I actually believe you. Keep up the great work 👍

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 2 года назад

really? they based their opinion on a castle they couldn't afford to enter, let alone hire a bike!

@missysimaginings1 2 года назад

I think along with the "relative" (when dealing with castles) recency of completion, the constant upkeep to the foundations and supports would also add to the feeling of "newness." This would be inevitable considering it's a giant attraction for tourism and must be maintained.

@garywateridge 2 года назад

It looks really nice from Mary's bridge, where so many photos have been taken of it,very pretty view of the castle from there, but yes up closer not as impressive.

@lauren110 4 года назад

Aww, loved this one, you guys! "That's my favourite colour of water" was so sweet, haha - looking forward to the next video

@holger_p 4 года назад

There is really nothing german in your breakfast. Nothing. German breakfast is without any stove, cooking or whatever. Cold only, no sausages ever. (maybe a boiled egg). What you experience is kind of over-tourism, if something is too well know, you have to organize the stream of people. If you were disappointed, your expectation is wrong, not the castle. Yes it's built in the meaning of a fairy tale castle (or a theater set). That IS the special and unique thing about it. It has the same purpose as Disney Land: Enjoyment, just 90 years earlier and only for one person.

@KaymarKreations 3 года назад

I love that you cycled around....great perspective 😊❤️

@emeseheller1679 3 года назад

You have such beautiful footage of the area 😃👍 Well done

@cindland 2 года назад

You are right, the castle is a modern interpretation of a fairy tale castle. But at least it helped spark the imagination of Walt Disney, right? There is a castle in England, Harlaxton that is similar. The cherubs on the interior are plaster and not marble! Hope you visit The Biltmore estate in NC. That is a more successful version of a modern castle.

@rayrayy5444 4 года назад

Two thumbs up !!! You looked like a pro. on the bike Emma. " There was a clip on our news last night....This guy was steeling this bike and it was chained to a bike stand....He could not get the bike lock off so he took the bike and the bike stand and all " !!! Cheers and best wishes from Canada.

@sugsbyrne642 3 года назад

Because of your vligs we are in Bavaria atm. Thanks for a great idea! We travel with a tent so hopefully you can tell us the name of the campsite in the end of your vlog. Looks stunning! Thanks again for reminding us how beautiful the world is!

@ruiyuandong1398 3 года назад

Yes, I agree with Alex, Neuschwanstein is much to touristy, and way overrated. I have visited inside years ago, and it is actually only half finished. In my opinion, if the wait at the gate is more than 20 minutes, it is not worth it. The outside view, especially from a distance, is much better. The view from Marienbrücke is so spectacular. While you are in Schwangu, the other castie, Hohenschwangau is actually much better for a visit inside. In this general region, there are two more Ludwig built castles, Neues Schloss on Herrenchiemsee, and Linderhof. They are not as famous as Neuschwanstein, but also not as crowded.

@francisbee69 4 года назад

The sausages look so wonderful, shame I’m a veggie!

@kevinjackson4933 2 года назад

It was built for beauty in relatively modern times, not for real 'castle' reasons, so it makes total sense that it would be sort of 'movie set'-ish.

@ravjeric 2 года назад

I liked the smaller hunting lodge the Linderhof castle but all in all Bavaria is my favorite place to visit

@homerchap 4 года назад

I think what I loved about the castle is the story behind it. I’ve actually been lucky enough to visit it 3 times and I live the town of Fusen that is right there. It looks like you may have missed the rodelbahn too. That was a lot of fun.

@gillnicholls9665 3 года назад

Wonderful video xxx

@rossana6453 4 года назад

Just found your channel and loved to find someone honest about your own perception!!! 🙌

@michelleconcannon7584 3 года назад

Super late comment and I don't know if you will see it, but do you have a list of the places you stayed with the campervan in Bavaria? Or are they all shown in each video? Trying to make a list, ty!

@geneviere199 4 года назад

One of the best castles is probably Burg Eltz - and if you want to visit castles you probably should do tours along the Rhine and Mosel river. A typical German breakfast is bread or rolls with marmelade, cold cuts and/or cheese.

@hyacinth86 4 года назад

Lol! I was quite dissappointed with Neuschwanstein. Very short tour for the long wait. The area around it and the view is stunning though. So happy you enjoyed your time in my home country!

@HingerlAlois 3 года назад

Well not that much to show, given that only a fraction of the interior was ever finished.

@stevenhaas9622 Год назад

I went there 30 years ago as a teenager. I think you have to appreciate it for what it is rather than what you might imagine it to be. If you think of it as a fantastical architecture wonder built in an amazing location by an eccentric king which bankrupted the country then it's pretty brilliant. Otherwise, yeah it's a bit shit.

@AndrewSmith-ug8tz 2 года назад

The damn thing is only half an hour from my home! They cleaned it recently and that`s why it looks like it does!

@trbrogan 4 года назад

We visited Neuschwanstein Castle in 2015 and I agree with you up close it was underwhelming.

@bradd3840 Год назад

More impressive is Linderhof Palace with it's underground caves where Ludwig had the Symphonie Orchestra play for him. I'll be there in a month or so again. I'd say my most underwhelming visit was to Stonehenge. That whole place is one big tourist trap with busloads of people....

@o2bnov0307 4 года назад

A great international / European breakfast! I'm on the Italian side of the mountains. I went to the grocery store today, and purchased a kilo of 20 month aged Grana Padano cheese and 2 kilos of apples. Yum!

@ebonyeyes1986 4 года назад

Living in Scotland I have to say I agree with you on castle, it's not dunrobin

@carolfields6837 4 года назад

Thanks for the reference, just looked this up and WOW Breathtaking!

@dustgreylynx 4 года назад

Hohenzollernburg is a much nicer castle indeed. Actually there are a lot of those that look older and more impressive like Cochem, Eltz, Löwenburg, Schloss Johannisburg, Neues Palais etc. Neuschwanstein is just the most famous and they tried too hard while renovating it

@mariezp 3 года назад

What a beautiful camping spot and what a breakfast! I would be nervous too but Emma looks pretty confident riding her bike. While my family would probably also love to cycle around Germany a bit I have found in my adult years that my arse is not built for a bicycle seat! My family and I totally agree that the Neuschwanstein experience was a bit of a disappointment. It was truly stunning in architecture and grandeur, especially on the inside, but way too crowded for our liking. We couldn't get a ride up the hill because everything was full so we had to hike up. It was so hot and tiring... which meant that none of us were happy campers by the time we finally arrived at the top. We missed seeing the Alpsee. It looks quite lovely. Perhaps someday we will go back to see it and Hohenschwangau. Loved the video! Now off to get caught up on more Travel Bean videos!

@matthewrandom4523 3 года назад

You're absolutely right - Neuschwanstein is overrated. At least good enough for a ridiculous copy of what's called American Disneyland Cinderella castle. But Bavaria is definitely worth a trip!

@darrelljohnson7052 2 года назад

Unfortunately, I'm late to the party with this vlog ---- but, I did enjoy the scenic views of Bavaria, I've only lived in another part, in a town called Bad Kissingen... coincidentally, I'm really bummed out about your opinions about new Neuschwanstein Castle. I've seen so many beautiful pictures of it ---- in various seasons, and always wanted to visit there... but when hearing your opinion about being there, it really bummed me out ----- because, I probably would have had the same impression. Next, another reason why a lot of people like to see that particular Castle is because it was the same castle in the Walt Disney movie titled: "Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang". And finally, french fries in Germany are known as: "Pommes Frites". Thank you for the scenic views! 😉😁👍

@2GoodLookin Год назад

Yes, the Neuschwanstein castle is way over-rated. Save your money and time by just looking at videos online.

@marcialarson7059 4 года назад

we lived in Germany for 6 years posted with the Canadian Armed Forces and Yes some of the castles are underwhelming to see but come on the countryside is what makes the castles. I would give anything to go back to see all the places and people that we miss.

@MsLinda165 4 года назад

um, you're part of the 'many people' that you're whinging about....so...and expect this castle to be more pricey to enter, as it was the model for Disney, so it's more popular...taste is subjective, and Disney, after studying many castles, chose this one -- and the success of Disney shows that subjectively, most people prefer this style of castle.

@TravelBeans 4 года назад

I don't think Disney is so popular just because of the castle. It's iconic of course but the stories are why people love it in my opinion. The same way that people like Apple but it's not because of the logo. That said, nothing wrong with the design of Neuschwanstein, it's great but it's still a rubbish castle 😂

@josie8321 3 года назад

I don't understand the name of your video from a castle you don't share on the video... the castle is amazing I been there and the architecture is breathtaking.