Neuschwanstein and Füssen by Campervan

Quick summary: Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II’s fairy-tale palace above the village of Hohenschwangau, is around two hours south-west of Munich and the most popular campervan destination in Bavaria. Nearby Füssen has an old town, lakes and campsites, making it an ideal base. Book castle tickets in advance, arrive early, and leave your RV rental at a campsite or in designated parking in Hohenschwangau before walking or taking the shuttle up to the castle.

At a glance
From Munich	Around 2 hours
Castles	Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
Tickets	Timed; book ahead
Base	Füssen and nearby lakes
Nearby	Tegelberg, Forggensee, Tyrol
Tours	Neuschwanstein Castle tours

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How do you visit Neuschwanstein?

Collect timed tickets from the ticket center in Hohenschwangau, or book online in advance. From the village, walk up, take a shuttle bus or a horse-drawn carriage. Allow half a day, more with Hohenschwangau Castle.

Where can an RV rental park near the castle?

In designated parking lots in Hohenschwangau, some with space for motorhomes. They fill early in summer, so arrive early or stay at a campsite near Füssen and use the bus.

What else is near Füssen?

Place	Why go
Füssen old town	High Castle and St Mang Abbey
Forggensee	Large lake with boat trips
Alpsee	Lake below the castles
Tegelberg	Cable car and views over the castles
Wieskirche	Rococo pilgrimage church

Where can you stay?

At lakeside campsites and Stellplätze around Füssen. See campsites and Stellplätze.

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