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Museum · Füssen, Baviera
Museum der bayerischen Könige
Museum on the shore of the Alpsee in Hohenschwangau about the Wittelsbach dynasty and the kings of Bavaria, with a focus on Maximilian II and Ludwig II.
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About Museum der bayerischen Könige
The Museum der bayerischen Könige occupies a former hotel from the castle-tourism era on the shore of the Alpsee, just a few steps from the Hohenschwangau Ticket Center. The building, in an early-20th-century regional style, belongs to the fund that manages part of the assets of Bavaria’s former royal house, the Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds.
The exhibition tells the story of the Wittelsbachs, one of Europe’s oldest dynasties, from the Middle Ages to the present. The center’s highlight is the Hall of Kings beneath a steel vault, dedicated to Maximilian II, who turned Hohenschwangau into a summer residence, and to Ludwig II, who built Neuschwanstein. There are more than a hundred items, most original, such as costumes, jewelry and court objects.
The side galleries have panoramic windows overlooking the Alpsee, Hohenschwangau and the mountains. The audio guide, available in ten languages, is included with the ticket.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half.
Best time
Good for filling the time between visits to the two castles or for a rainy day. Check opening times before you go: the museum is closed on certain days throughout the year.
How to get there
It is in Hohenschwangau on the shore of the Alpsee, about a five-minute walk from the Ticket Center and the bus stop for lines 73 and 78 from Füssen station.
Tip
The ticket can be purchased together with the castle tickets. If time is short, prioritize the Hall of Kings and the views from the galleries.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum der bayerischen Könige
Does the museum have an audio guide?
Yes, in ten languages, included with the ticket. Check at the ticket office whether Portuguese is among them.
Is it worth it for someone already going to the castles?
Yes. The museum explains who Maximilian II and Ludwig II were and how the royal family lived, which provides context to the two guided tours, which are short.
Where is it located in relation to the castles?
At the foot of the Hohenschwangau hill, on the shore of the Alpsee, near the ticket office and the bus stop.