The “Versailles” of Bavaria - Linderhof Palace
The castle at Linderhof or Linderhof Palace is part of the famed legacy of the Bavarian King Ludwig II, situated in the Bavarian Alps. Linderhof is considered one of King Ludwig II’s smallest palaces, but it is surrounded by extensive gardens an terraces in the Italian style. The royal palace was completed in three stages, phase one completed in 1869, and the following two in 1870 and 1871, and it is only one completed in his lifetime. Although Ludwig’s visions for a palace inspired by France’s Palace of Versailles, it never came to fruition, although plenty oppulent in its own right. The large centerpiece pool has a fountain that shoots water about 80 feet in the air. The palace got its name from the 300-year old Linden tree adjacent to the pool.
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A bit about “Mad” Big Ludwig II of Bavaria. He the ultimate introvert and was not ready to rule at the age of 18, when his father died in 1864. He is said to have lived a double life, entertaining a succession of gay lovers and spending millions of dollars on fairytale castles and lavish works of art. He lived in his own enchanted dream world as a romantic, a lover of architecture, art and music, forgetting about politics and state affairs. The King was not really “mad”, but merely an eccentric living in a world of dreams. A man that was more of a dreamer than a ruler, and spent far too much money on extravagant projects that lead to borrowing causing bankruptcy and his replacement and his murder.
What you should know:
Photography is prohibited inside the palace.
You could spend a couple of hours to a an entire day exploring here.
Tickets can be bought online, in person or through Viator
There are walking trails.
Palace tours are guided and grounds are self-guided.
Open seasonally; check the website for days and hours of operation.
For more information: Linderhof Palace
Location: Linderhof 12, Ettal, Germany
