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Ludwig II's hillside fantasy castle above the Allgäu lakes.
The castle that Disney borrowed from, begun in 1869 and never finished. Interiors are seen only on a timed guided tour of about 30 minutes, and tickets sell out days ahead in summer — book online. The best view is from the Marienbrücke bridge over the gorge, which is free and often closed in winter. Combine with the Alpsee lake below for a swim and a walk that redeems the queueing.
Drive times are estimated from road distance, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
Five-star Allgäu camping with a spa and Neuschwanstein on the horizon
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About 7 min away (9 km by road) — On the doorstep
Under Germany's highest mountain, open all year
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About 23 min away (28 km by road) — Easy day trip
Hilltop glamping above Garda, adults very much in mind
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About 4 h 34 min away (301 km by road) —
Terraced olive groves above the lake at Lazise
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About 4 h 38 min away (305 km by road) —
A kilometre of Garda lakefront on the edge of Peschiera
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About 4 h 49 min away (318 km by road) —
The Adriatic's original camping village, an hour from Venice
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About 5 h 29 min away (362 km by road) —