The interior design of Neuschwanstein Castle features the recurring element of the soaring swan. This symbolizes purity and is the heraldic animal of the Counts of Schwangau, to which Ludwig II belonged. This bird can be seen everywhere, on the faucets, stained-glass windows, and even on the roof of the royal carriage.

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Elevation 940 m

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Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Deutschland

www.neuschwanstein.de/

svneuschwanstein@bsv.bayern.de

08362 93988-0 · Infoline 08362 93988-77

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