Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Tour from Salzburg

What the Day Looks Like

Duration: Full day, 8-9 hours

Group Size: Up to 6 people

Transport: Private vehicle

What to expect

5 stops

Early morning

Pickup at your Salzburg hotel
Coffee stop in Bad Tölz

The spa town with its painted market street.

Food & drink break
Ettal Abbey and Linderhof Palace

Ettal Abbey, then Linderhof Palace in the Graswang valley: the gilded rooms, the grotto and the Moorish kiosk.
Oberammergau

The village of painted houses and the Passion Play, staged every ten years since 1634.
Wieskirche

The rococo pilgrimage church in a meadow and a UNESCO site of its own.
Afternoon

Neuschwanstein Castle

Schwangau, the shuttle bus or horse carriage up the hill, the Marienbrücke viewpoint and the guided tour inside Neuschwanstein.
Evening

Back to your Salzburg hotel

Or drop-off in Munich if you are travelling on.

It is a private tour: times are a guide, and your guide adapts the order and the pace to you on the day.

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Tour from Salzburg is a private full day, 8-9 hours tour from Salzburg with your own driver-guide and Mercedes vehicle, priced at €1,350 for the whole group of up to 6 guests, VAT included. Hotel pickup in Salzburg is included, entrance tickets are paid on the day, and you can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before the start. Guests have left 4 reviews with an average of 5.0 out of 5.

Overview

This Neuschwanstein tour from Salzburg is for travellers who want to see King Ludwig II's castles in one day without juggling trains, timed tickets and shuttle buses. Neuschwanstein sits near Füssen in the Bavarian Alps, about 2.5 hours from Salzburg. Your driver-guide takes the country roads, shows you Linderhof, the one palace Ludwig lived to see finished, and gets you to Neuschwanstein for your reserved time slot.

Good to know

€1,350 for your private group of up to 6, a long full day of 8 to 9 hours or more.
Neuschwanstein can only be seen inside on a guided tour with a timed ticket, and summer slots sell out days ahead. We reserve yours; the castle entrance and a €50 reservation service are paid on top. Linderhof entrance is paid on the spot.
Walking: the path from the shuttle stop to the castle is steep, and the castle tour has stairs. Photography is not allowed inside.
Bring your passport or ID card. Both castles are in Germany; the border is normally unstaffed.
Advisor tip: send us your date as early as you can, especially for July to October, because the ticket slot sets the whole day.

Is this the right tour for you?

If five or more hours in the car sounds like too much, choose Herrenchiemsee, Ludwig's Versailles on Lake Chiemsee, about 40 minutes from Salzburg. If you want all three palaces without the rush, the 2-Day King Ludwig Castle Tour spreads them over two days. Planning on your own? Read Salzburg to Neuschwanstein: your guide.

Neuschwanstein Tour from Salzburg FAQs

How far is Neuschwanstein from Salzburg?

About 220 km, roughly 2.5 hours each way by car. We take the route through Bad Tölz, Ettal and Oberammergau, so the drive has stops worth making.

Is Neuschwanstein in Austria?

No. It is in Bavaria, Germany, a few kilometres from the Austrian border near Füssen.

Are castle tickets included?

We reserve your Neuschwanstein slot in advance. The entrance fee and the €50 reservation service are added to the tour price, and the Linderhof entrance is paid on the day.

Why visit Linderhof as well?

Linderhof is small and finished, so it shows you how Ludwig actually lived. Seeing it in the morning makes the unfinished Neuschwanstein in the afternoon make much more sense.

Can we cancel?

Yes. You get a full refund up to 72 hours before the tour, 50% between 72 and 24 hours, and no refund inside 24 hours. Reserved castle tickets follow the castle's own conditions.

Private luxury transportation
Professional English-speaking guide
Complimentary bottled water
Free WiFi in vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes and service charges

Entrance fees to attractions (unless specified)
Meals and beverages (lunch/dinner)
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses and souvenirs

Pickup Options

Hotel Pickup: We offer complimentary pickup from your hotel in Salzburg city center.

Please provide your hotel name and address at checkout.

Start Time

Check availability for exact start times

Flexible timing available. Contact us for a different start time.

Flexible Cancellation

Full Refund: Cancel up to 72 hours before the tour starts
50% Refund: Cancellations between 72 hours and 24 hours before the tour
No Refund: Cancellations within 24 hours of tour start time or no-show
Weather: Full refund or reschedule if canceled due to poor weather

To cancel, please contact us at office@bespecialtours.com

Accessibility

Some sights on this tour involve steps or uneven paths. Tell us about any mobility needs before you book and we will tell you honestly what works.

Health & Safety

Suitable for most fitness levels
Infant seats available upon request
Not recommended for pregnant travelers with complications

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera for photos
Sun protection (summer months)

Contact Us

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Phone: +43 660 100 7999

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Guest review

"We took this tour from Salzburg and it was a great one! We had a great experience between nature and this wonderful palace. The guide was very informative and was with us the whole..."

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Up to 6 persons
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Water Bottle
Luxury Transportation
Expert Local Guides
Customized Itineraries

Testimonials

What Client's Say?

We were a group of 10 and we all enjoyed our tour and guide. He went out of his way to help us enjoy Austria. He answered all our questions. We rate him a high 5

MARILYN WEBER

Guest review

We had a great day with Bernd visiting the Neuschwanstein castle and surrounding area. He was fantastic in handling all of the logistics--making sure we had reserved tickets, parking, making sure we got to the castle in time for our (very prompt) tour, and was so patient in snapping photos of our family along the way. We would definitely recommend Bernd and this day trip to anyone.

CATHERINE SULLIVAN

Guest review

Berndt went out of his way to ensure we saw interesting sites reroute to our ultimate destination. Very well versed on current affairs - it was a pleasure talking with him. Very good knowledge about tour materials, willing to explain. Enthusiastic!

JAMES KOMADINA

Guest review

We took this tour from Salzburg and it was a great one! We had a great experience between nature and this wonderful palace. The guide was very informative and was with us the whole time. We enjoyed the boat ride on the lake with the mountains in the background.Arriving on the island we had a nice walk through the nature to get to the palace. The foutains were jsut amazing. I have been to Versailles but this palace was way more and better than expected. The mirror room and the unfinished parts to see the comparison between the finished and the unfinished part was just amazing. On the way back the guide took us through the Bavarian countryside. That was a special treat to see the vaWe took this tour from Salzburg and it was a great one! We had a great experience between nature and this wonderful palace.The guide was very informative and was with us the whole time. We enjoyed the boat ride on the lake with the mountains in the background.Arriving on the island we had a nice walk through the nature to get to the palace. The foutains were jsut amazing. I have been to Versailles but this palace was way more and better than expected. The mirror room and the unfinished parts to see the comparison between the finished and the unfinished part was just amazing. On the way back the guide took us through the Bavarian countryside. That was a special treat to see the valleys, mountains and the autumn time. It was really great.I cannot praise this enough as this was definitely one of the highlights of our Europe trip. lleys, mountains and the autumn time. It was really great.I cannot praise this enough as this was definitely one of the highlights of our Europe trip.