History

  • 2nd century BC -Traces of a Roman settlement (bathhouse)
  • 6th century AD - Alemannic village
  • From the 12th c. - Seat of the Lords of Schwangau (Welf officials)
  • 1538 - 'Schwanstein' Castle is demolished and rebuilt
  • 1809 - Destruction of 'Schwanstein' Castle
  • 1832-36 - Hohenschwangau built on the foundations of the medieval castle as a summer residence for Crown Prince Maximilian
  • 1869-86 - Construction of Neuschwanstein Castle under King Ludwig II
  • 1926 - Health resort
  • 1985 - Climatic health resort

Tourist Information
Gipsmühlweg 5
87645 Schwangau
Phone +49 (0) 8362 8198-0
www.schwangau.de
info@schwangau.de 

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We have found 3 events for you
from 01 May

Mai-September

Alpenhorn demonstration on the banks of the Alpsee lake

Monday Evenings

from 01 May

Mai-Oktober

Evenings of Traditional Folklore and Spa Concerts

in the Schwangau Castle Brewery Summer Festival of Local Clubs and Associations

13 Oct

13.10.2024

Festival of St. Coloman with Horseback Procession

St. Coloman’s Pilgrimage Church Traditional church festival with Blessing of the Horses (including around 200 magnificently adorned horses with their riders)