Castles in the Bavarian Alps Dec 5, 2023

The Bavarian Alps, a majestic mountain range in southern Germany, are home to two castles: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 19th century. This Romanesque Revival palace is renowned for its fairy-tale-like architecture, towers and breathtaking mountain backdrop. Across the valley, gazing out over Lake Alpsee, is the equally spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle, built by Ludwig II"s father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria. These two castles boast rich interiors, displaying intricate artwork and historical artefacts. Both castles attract millions of visitors every year, offering a glimpse into the opulent past of Bavaria.

© Harald Nachtmann/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Dec 5, 2024Tufa formation on Mono Lake, California, United States
Dec 5, 2025Maya site of Copán, Honduras

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Aug 9, 2025Letters Square Roundabout, Manaus, Brazil
Sep 23, 2025Keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica
Oct 7, 2023Grizzly bears, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Mar 8, 2024Iguazú Falls, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Aug 20, 2023Start Point Lighthouse, South Devon, England
Aug 2, 2025Petroglyphs near Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
Nov 1, 2023Haut-Barr Castle, Vosges, France
Jun 19, 2025Beach in Santa Catarina, Brazil
May 3, 2024The Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Nov 5, 2023Playa del Silencio, Spain
Apr 27, 2024Leucistic Annas hummingbird
Jul 4, 2024Zahara de la Sierra, Andalusia, Spain
Dec 6, 2025Everglades National Park, Florida
Oct 15, 2024Great wildebeest migration at Mara River, Kenya
Apr 1, 2024Mer de Glace, Chamonix, France
Jul 12, 2024Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Jan 11, 2025Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
Jul 6, 2025Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park, United States
Sep 30, 2024Walruses in Svalbard, Norway
Oct 11, 2024Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2, 2025Camel thorn trees, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
Feb 22, 2024Bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, Australia
Jun 9, 2024Bardenas Reales Biosphere Reserve and Natural Park, Navarra, Spain
Feb 6, 2025Archway Islands, Wharariki Beach, South Island, New Zealand
Jul 4, 2025Orosei, Sardinia, Italy
Jan 6, 2026Nuuk, Greenland
Nov 21, 2025Harbour seals
Jun 5, 2024Masoala National Park in Madagascar
Nov 19, 2024Tasmans Arch, Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Dec 15, 2025Spiegelgracht canal in Amsterdam