Tag: Schwangau
Monuments: Schwangau paves the way for Neuschwanstein’s application for World Heritage status
monuments Schwangau paves the way for Neuschwanstein’s World Heritage application The world famous Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau. photo © Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa The picturesque backdrop of Neuschwanstein Castle is known far…
Neuschwanstein: Citizens of Schwangau vote for application as World Heritage – Bavaria
Germany can apply for Neuschwanstein Castle to be included on the list of World Heritage Sites. In a referendum, the residents of Schwangau in Allgäu approved the idea. This means…
Video: Murder in Schwangau? Police are investigating a homicide
According to the police in Kempten, a 30-year-old American is suspected of having pushed two women down a slope 50 meters down on Wednesday. One of the tourists died in…
Control is good, trust was better – in Bavaria’s castles. – Bavaria
The Bavarian royal castles have always been buildings of illusion. Ludwig II in particular wanted to be swindled a bit by his dream property. As the French Sun King, he…