Schwangau · Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle tickets: €21
Main adult ticket: Castle guided tour. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site The Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, listed by UNESCO in 2025.
- Castle guided tourAbout 30 minutes, in English or German, or with an audio guide in 17 other languages€21
- Reduced€20
- Online booking fee (per ticket, children's free tickets too)€2.50
Main ticket €21 (about US$24 · £18, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under 18s (they still need a free ticket), and school students over 18 with a student card. Under 14s must be with an adult.
Opening hours
Daily, 9am to 6pm from 28 March to 15 October; 10am to 4pm from 16 October to 27 March. Closed 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Booking
Visits are by timed guided tour only and start on time, so a late arrival loses the place. Book early on the official ticket shop; same-day tickets at the Ticket Center in Hohenschwangau often sell out soon after it opens at 8am. No rucksacks or prams inside. Hohenschwangau Castle is run separately and isn't on Bavaria's palace passes.
Buy from the official seller: Neuschwanstein Castle: admission fees and tickets
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Neuschwanstein Castle?
The main adult ticket (Castle guided tour) costs €21, about US$24 · £18. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Neuschwanstein Castle for free?
Under 18s (they still need a free ticket), and school students over 18 with a student card. Under 14s must be with an adult.
When is Neuschwanstein Castle open?
Daily, 9am to 6pm from 28 March to 15 October; 10am to 4pm from 16 October to 27 March. Closed 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Do you need to book Neuschwanstein Castle tickets in advance?
Visits are by timed guided tour only and start on time, so a late arrival loses the place. Book early on the official ticket shop; same-day tickets at the Ticket Center in Hohenschwangau often sell out soon after it opens at 8am. No rucksacks or prams inside. Hohenschwangau Castle is run separately and isn't on Bavaria's palace passes.