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Your way to the castle
Anreise mit dem Auto:
Über die Bundesautobahn A7 (Ulm – Kempten – Füssen) bis zum Autobahnende. Von Füssen über die Bundesstraße B17 Richtung Schwangau; nach dem Ortsende rechts Richtung Hohenschwangau
oder
über die Bundesautobahn A7 – Ausfahrt Kempten – auf die Bundesstraße B12 bis Marktoberdorf. Über die B16 bis Roßhaupten – OAL I bis Buching – dann B17 bis Schwangau und Hohenschwangau.
Im Ort Hohenschwangau sind nur gebührenpflichtige Privatparkplätze vorhanden.
Good to know - TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENING
LITTLE CONCERT ETIQUETTE
Arrival & Parking
In a district where castles are known to grow on mountains, the journey is also a little different. You can certainly park your car free of charge in the designated car parks P1 and P3 in Hohenschwangau with your valid concert ticket and change to one of our shuttle buses. But you can’t do it without walking. The short 5-minute walk uphill to the castle portal is definitely worth it. It is not for nothing that Bavaria’s landmark sits enthroned like a proud queen and shines out over the Allgäu mountain and lake landscape to the whole world. Allow plenty of time for your journey and please be punctual. Admission and shuttle times must be adhered to.
Come in and welcome
Whether it’s an audience or an evening event. Punctuality is not an ornament, but a virtue. And if you arrive late, you have to walk or rather jog. Please pay attention to the shuttle and admission times at
. Late admission is not possible. Please also remember to take your ticket with you – printed or digital, as our admission team will ask you for it. Just like at the airport, our security service will also ask you to take a look in your, of course, tiny handbag. Safe is safe and it should be – for everyone. After these brief checks at the gate, or castle gate in our case, it’s time to come in and say welcome. Nice to have you here.
Applause, applause
Some compositions consist of several parts, which classical music connoisseurs call “movements”. The pause between the movements is very short. Too short for applause. Anyone who has accidentally clapped their hands at this point is sure to have caught a lot of head shaking and scowls from their neighbours. A glance at the free programme booklet helps to find out how many movements are played. Clapping, standing ovations and encores are only allowed after the last final note. But then they are particularly popular. If you are unsure, simply observe your surroundings and go with the flow. That way, even if you’re an enthusiastic newcomer to classical music, you don’t run the risk of being the first, but perhaps the wrong person to clap. If it does happen: It’s no big deal. After all, applause is a kind of reward for the musicians as well as an appreciative welcome when you enter the stage. Classical music is not as stiff as its reputation, but is alive and, like any other genre, generates multifaceted emotions.
Classical music is neither stiff nor super-elitist
Opera and classical music are difficult. Classical works have the reputation of being outdated, elitist and soporific. But that’s nonsense. Classic can also be trendy and chic. According to recent studies, it is also increasingly attracting Generations X and Y. Understanding classical music is actually quite simple. Even without a degree in musicology, you’re not at a loss. It’s not rocket science. Music remains music – whether it’s pop, rock, metal or jazz. All it needs is an open ear. You simply have to really listen – that’s the key point. Because there is a huge difference between “hearing” and “listening”. It requires some dedication and concentration. In return, you will be richly rewarded. Because no other genre is able to trigger feelings and thoughts like nothing else in the world. Depending on the interpretation, it can be challenging at times, but also damn cool. We have the perfect mix – so just give it a try!
PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING and SOUND RECORDING
Selfies in the castle are part of it, of course. But please don’t take photos or film during a concert evening. Clicking noises, bright screens and flashes are not only distracting, but can also have legal consequences. And: who wants to spend time studying copyright and privacy laws after a nice evening at a concert? So treat your smart companion to a quiet break and enjoy this undisturbed time and wonderful music offline.
PLEASE SMILE
We would also like to take this opportunity to inform you that the Neuschwanstein Concerts 2025 will be accompanied by media on all five concert evenings. You can be filmed or photographed as part of short film sequences showing the audience. In this case, every camera lens is always happy to see a friendly smile.
THE DRESS CODE
We keep it simple: if you want to dress up, dress down. Come in an evening dress and black tie. For those who prefer a more casual look, smart casual is the way to go. In a summery-comfortable combination of comfort with a touch of elegance. Because our audience is as colourful as our programme. The main thing is that everyone feels comfortable. Only shorts and jeans are not appropriate at court – after all, you are a guest of the king. Backpacks and large bags are also left at home in the cloakroom, as there is no such thing in the castle.
Ladies are well advised to swap high heels for pretty shoes with a slightly wider heel. Otherwise, walking on uneven cobblestones will turn into an unwanted dance on bumpy terrain.
We strongly recommend that all guests think about rain and cold protection. Because in the Allgäu, even in midsummer, the temperatures drop faster at night than you would like. At an altitude of almost 1,000 metres, an evening downdraft from the mountain can feel like a stiff breeze. We expressly ask you to do without umbrellas due to the high risk of injury and restricted visibility. A poncho is perfect and practical. The foldable flyweight is not only easy to wear, it also provides the best protection.
CONCERT DURATION AND BREAK TIMES
A typical concert evening lasts just under three hours. Of course, there is also an interval. So that you can enjoy the unique atmosphere with a glass of wine and a bite to eat, we have set aside a sufficient break time of 40 minutes. After all, even a visit to the castle’s toilet is not necessarily a short one. Please only enjoy food and drink in the lower castle courtyard. If you wish to smoke, we ask that you only use the designated smoking areas – this way the atmosphere remains just as unspoilt as the fine music.
AHEM!
Between the movements, you can often hear real throat-clearing concerts. Please take a sweet with you so that you are prepared for a sudden escape down the centre aisle. Due to the usually rustling packaging, it is advisable to unwrap the throat-clearing saviour before the music starts. Your neighbours will thank you for it.
ON CLOSER INSPECTION
An “opera gazer” gives you an insight into the fine art of the stage. The small binoculars provide completely new impressions – why not give them a try?
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
The final applause is the starting signal for your shuttle buses back to the valley. If you prefer a romantic walk in silence to let the music sink in – which we can well understand – please bear in mind that although the castle is brightly lit, Schlossstraße is not. And here, too, the last person will switch off the lights at some point.
WHEELCHAIRS and WALKING AIDS
Bavaria’s landmark is struggling with the issue of inclusion. Not because nobody wants it, but because the structural substance of the building from 1868 simply doesn’t allow it. Wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments are unable to negotiate the many steep steps leading to the upper castle courtyard and would also be in danger if they needed to escape. It is therefore with a heavy heart that we cannot offer wheelchair spaces.
Kontakt
Konzertgesellschaft Neuschwanstein e.V.
Alpseestraße 16
D-87645 Hohenschwangau
note@neuschwansteinkonzerte.eu
Veranstaltungsort
Schloss Neuschwanstein
Neuschwansteiner Straße 20
87645 Hohenschwangau
Bus transfers from Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein and back
The price of your concert ticket includes free parking in Hohenschwangau in car parks P1 and P3 as well as the bus transfer from Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein and back.
Shuttle stops:
P1 and Schlosstraße (opposite Hotel Müller/Mauer below Hotel Ameron Neuschwanstein)
Shuttle journeys:
from 7 pm to 8 pm (last train boarding point) every 15 minutes
Auskünfte zur Anreise mit der Bahn (nächstgelegener Bahnhof: Füssen) erhalten Sie unter www.bahn.de. Von Füssen und Schwangau aus erreichen Sie Neuschwanstein mit dem Bus (Haltestelle “Hohenschwangau Neuschwanstein Castles, Schwangau”). Informationen zu Buslinien und Fahrplänen finden Sie unter www.rvo-bus.de.
Hier finden Sie Fernbusverbindungen nach Neuschwanstein.
Parkplätze:
Im Ort Hohenschwangau sind alle ausgewiesenen Parkplätze gebührenpflichtig. Inhaber von gültigen Tickets können ab 18.00 Uhr kostenlos auf P1 und P3 parken, je nach freier Kapazität.
Busshuttle:
Haltestellen und Abfahrtszeitenplan finden sie nachfolgend.
Bus-Shuttle Zeiten:
- Fahrt 18.35 Uhr
- Fahrt 18.45 Uhr
- Fahrt 18.55 Uhr
- Fahrt 19.05 Uhr
- Fahrt 19.15 Uhr
- Fahrt 19.25 Uhr
Fahrt 18.25 Uhr
Fahrt 18.35 Uhr
Fahrt 18.45 Uhr
Fahrt 18.55 Uhr
Fahrt 19.05 Uhr
Fahrt 19.15 Uhr
Fahrt 19.25 Uhr
