Palaces, Castles and Fortresses
Ludwig II not only left his mark he also played a huge role in the fame of Bavarian buildings with his famous fairytale palaces known and loved the world over. But that's not all: a whole array of famous names from the world of architecture from all epochs through the ages have left a legacy of magnificent buildings across the state for us to enjoy.
See below for information about some of our most beautiful and breathtaking palaces, castles and fortresses
For further details on each estate please go to the Palace Department website (Bavarian Administration of State-owned Palaces, Gardens and Lakes). The website’s interactive map details some 50 sites throughout Bavaria and provides links to each dedicated website.
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Imperial Castle of Nuremberg »
The Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, built by the Salier monarchs and enlarged by Friedrich Barbarossa and his successors, is one of the most important medieval imperial castles...
King's House on the Schachen (Schachenhaus) »
The King's House, built from plans by Georg Dollmann in 1869 to 1872 on the Schachen Alp near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, was King Ludwig II's mountain refuge.
Rose Island and Casino (Royal Villa), Starnberger See »
Rose Island with its small island villa, the "Casino", and a rose garden also designed by Lenné, was one of the favourite places of Maximilian's son Ludwig II.
Schleißheim palace complex »
Schleißheim palace complex was founded by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria (1548-1626), who in 1597 purchased the isolated moorland farm of Schleißheim with its St Margaret's Chapel for a large sum of money from the Freising Cathedral chapter.
Dachau Palace »
Dachau Palace originated as an early medieval castle belonging to the Counts of Dachau. Under Duke Wilhelm IV and his son Duke Albrecht V it was transformed into a massive four-winged complex.
Munich Residenz »
Over the centuries the Wittelsbach dynasty transformed a small, 14th-century moated castle into a magnificent palace, performing the dual functions of royal residence and government seat.
Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee »
In the New Palace of Herrenchiemsee, designed by Georg Dollmann and Julius Hofmann, he fulfilled his long-cherished dream of building a "New Versailles" as a symbol of absolutism and an independent creation in the Historicist style.
Linderhof Palace »
Linderhof Palace, the "Royal Villa" of Ludwig II, originated as a hunting lodge belonging to his father Maximilian II - the "Königshäuschen" ...
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