It's a shame. But until the weekend I've never been to the magic Castle of Neuschwanstein - although it's only two driving hours away from our home! Isn't it one of the most popular tourist's destinations in Southern Germany!? We used the Indian summer weekend for the short trip to Bavaria and I'm proud now to scratch New Swanestone Castle from my bucket-list. Plus - it's worth the visit. Fun fact for all of our American friends: Disney used this romantic palace as a pattern for their fairytale castle of the sleeping beauty.