August 25 marks the 178th birthday of the Bavarian king, known for his Neuschwanstein Castle, ... so much so that the man who had it built is dubbed the "fairy-tale king" — Ludwig II of Bavaria, ...

The Castles of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 27, 2025. Ludwig was a romantic dreamer who was responsible for some of Germany's best know castles.

Bavaria’s King Ludwig II and his Neuschwanstein Castle play a starring role in the new ‘Inspiring Walt Disney’ exhibit running through March 27 at the Huntington Library.

Long before it helped to inspire Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Neuschwanstein was a refuge for Germany’s King Ludwig II of Bavaria who spent much of his kingdom’s fortune building ...

Bavaria’s King Ludwig II and his Neuschwanstein Castle play a starring role in the new ‘Inspiring Walt Disney’ exhibit running through March 27 at the Huntington Library.

The Dream King. The Swan King. The Fairy King. The Mad King. King Ludwig II of Bavaria had many nicknames and a reputation that has followed him posthumously into the 21st century. Ludwig was born ...

Bavaria’s King Ludwig II and his Neuschwanstein Castle play a starring role in the new ‘Inspiring Walt Disney’ exhibit running through March 27 at the Huntington Library.

Voters in the municipality where Neuschwanstein Castle is located have voted to approve a bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for the 19th century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, some ...

MUNICH, June 11.--A deputation of members of the Bavarian Cabinet to-day proceeded to Hobenschwangan Castle to present a letter to the deposed King Ludwig from Prince Luitpold.

Bavaria’s King Ludwig II and his Neuschwanstein Castle play a starring role in the new ‘Inspiring Walt Disney’ exhibit running through March 27 at the Huntington Library.