Like a fairy tale: Ten of Bavaria's most beautiful castles

From the original Disney castle to a copy of Versailles and a royal inner-city residence - by Christina Beischl

Like a fairy tale: Ten of Bavaria's most beautiful castles

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Bavaria is probably best known as the German state that hosts the Oktoberfest each year. And while the world's largest beer festival is certainly worth a visit, Bavaria and its historic capital Munich have a lot more to offer than beer-fueled escapades. If you happen to be in the German south, make sure you visit some (if not all) of its stunning castles, royal residences and regal holiday homes.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau

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Residenz, Munich

This room is so peaceful 💐 . . #germany #deutschland #bayern #munich #munchen #residenz #art #architecture #palace #interiordesign #pale #luxury

Nymphenburg Castle, Munich

magical sunday 💫 hope your day is as beautiful and sunny! ❤ {more pictures on my facebook page: lifekathitsbest}

Herrenchiemsee Castle, Chiemsee

#copycat #ludwigkopiert #versailles #spiegelgalerie #herrenchiemsee #jamei #schlossherrenchiemsee #schloss #castle #chiemsee #herreninsel #bayern #visitbavaria #bavaria #deinbayern #igersbavaria #chiemgau #holiday #instatravel #travelgram #architecture #weekend #wanderlust #eurotrip #igersgermany #gold

Hohenschwangau Castle, Schwangau

Wonderful & Snowy Hohenschwangau Castle by @jeffonline #castle #snowy #photography #fubiz #inspiration Mention @fubiz if you want to be featured on our Instagram

Burghausen Castle, Burghausen

#burghausen #burghausencastle #tourists #tourismus #längsteburgderwelt #langzeitbelichtung #nachtaufnahme #visitpoint #bayern #oberbayern #sonnenuntergang #castle

King's House on Schachen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The King's Palace on Mount Schachen is one of the highlights I've included in my 3-Day Adventure Guide to Bavaria for @royal_robbins. Check it out: https://goeverywhere.royalrobbins.com/a-3-day-adventure-guide-to-bavaria-germany/. Link also in profile.

Fürstenried Palace, Fürstenried

Schloss Fürstenreid began as a hunting lodge (built from 1715-17) for Elector Max II Emmanuel by Joseph Effner. A century later, it was where King Otto (brother of Ludwig II) lived from 1883 until his death in 1916. Since 1925, it has been a Catholic house for spiritual exercises. Even Pope Benedict XVI had visited its gardens in the 50's! #palace #Schloss #instapalace #royalpalace #Baroque #Barock #architektur #architecture #historicbuilding #Munich #München #instamunich #instamünchen #igersmunich #igersmünchen

Schleißheim Palace, Schleißheim

Schleißheim Palace in all its splendour. #schleissheimpalace #bavaria #travel #germany #deutschland #nikon #nikon_photography_ #photographyislife #photo #photooftheday #photos #wanderlust #hiddengem #skyporn #sky #skysploosh #instatravel #traveling #traveller #traveler #gardens

Linderhof Palace, Ettal

Le château de Louis II de Baviére #castle #chateau #architecturelovers #the_visionaries #visitgermany #shotaward #bestgermanypics #exclusive_world #germanytourism #germany2016 #ig_europe #igbest_shotz #igersgermany #kings_villages #kings_alltags #loves_europe #monumentaleurope #loves_deutschland #meindeutschland #perspective #instalike #topgermanyphoto #visitgermany #visiteurope

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