Things to do in Schmölz

Neuschwanstein Castle seems to exemplify the aesthetics of the European Middle Ages, which is always surprising given that the castle was built in the 19th century. The crown jewel of “Mad King” Ludwig II’s architectural exuberance, it is a masterpiece of Historicist Architecture, and is today one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Brave the crowds to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, a truly unique building.

Experience Germany’s highest peak at Zugspitze, a ski resort located on a beautiful glacier. The mountain’s high altitude, reaching 9,718 feet (2,962 meters) above sea level, ensures excellent snow coverage for powder-hungry skiers.

Garmisch-Classic Ski Resort (formerly known as the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort) is a world-class ski area high in the Bavarian Alps. Considered one of Germany’s finest, this ski resort hosted the Winter Olympics in 1936 and the debut of alpine skiing at the games. Discover a large expanse of skiable terrain across several mountain areas, from easy beginner slopes to daredevil black-diamond runs. On the south side, check out Kreuzeck, Osterfelder and Hausberg. Beneath the summit of Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, find a stunning skiable glacial plateau with truly remarkable views.

Escape to the former getaway of German royalty with a visit to Hohenschwangau Castle. This impressive building and the neighboring Neuschwanstein Castle are some of the most popular places for romantic tours of southern Bavaria, visited by millions of tourists annually.

Of all of “Mad King” Ludwig II’s elaborate building projects, Linderhof Palace was the only one he lived to see completed and the one most designed for his lifestyle. Built on the site of a former lodge that the crown prince used on hunting trips with his father, it is essentially a palace built for one man. Originally referred to as the “Little Versailles,” it resembles the Sun King’s famous palace. See in the building and gardens a potent display of Ludwig’s self-conception as a “Night King.”