Castle Neuschwanstein: 4 Reasons NOT to Visit Germany's Most Overrated Tourist Trap | Travel Guide

Much like every other foreigner in Munich, Bavaria, we jumped to visit Germany's most famous attraction at the first chance we got. After much video planning and preparation, we headed out to Neuschwanstein, only to be sorely disappointed with this overcrowded, over hyped castle. After living in Germany for three years, and exploring Bavaria deeply, we have solidified our impressions of the Fairy Tale Castle, and come back with some alternatives. ______________________________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction 01:20 #1. History 03:00 Nueschwanstein Alternative. The Worlds of Castles 04:45 #2. Exterior 05:50 Nueschwanstein Alternative. Salzburg 06:50 #3. Exterior 08:00 Nueschwanstein Alternative. Herrenchiemsee & Castle Roncolo 10:05 #4. Hiking 12:27 Nueschwanstein Alternative. Eisenberg & Hohenfreyberg Conclusion ______________________________________________________________ Links to other videos mentioned: Neuschwanstein:    • Our Spicy Opinions on Germany's Fairy Tale...   World of Castles:    • World's Longest Suspension Bridge AND Thre...   Salzburg:    • Salzburg, Austria. What to Eat, See, and Do   Castle Roncolo:    • Dolomites Tourist Sites You've Probably Mi...   Eisenberg and Hohenfreyberg:    • Better than Neuschwanstein? The Best Germa...   ______________________________________________________________ Please check out our travel videos:    / nearfromhome   ______________________________________________________________ Follow us on Instagram! Channel: near.fromhome Ben: strawbennyjam Camille: freshspringham ______________________________________________________________ Check out our blog! https://www.nearfromhome.com​ ______________________________________________________________

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