The Musical Ludwig² in Fuessen – The king comes back

Last August, after more than a decade, the musical Ludwig² returned to its original location in Füssen with fulminant success.
About 30,000 enthusiastic visitors celebrated the moving performance around the life of the fairy tale king with every performance with standing ovations.

This summer fairy tale is also continuing this year, and the king returns to the festival hall with such wonderful musical phrases as “Kalte Sterne”, “Rosenkavaliere” or “In Palästen geboren”. August to 27.August 20 times the curtain in the Festival Hall in Füssen, one of Germany’s most beautiful theaters, embedded in a unique natural scenery.

The audience expects a unique musical and an experience for all the senses!
A first class cast, impressive stage sets and the intoxicating music let the visitor immersed themselves completely for a few hours in the fascinating sense world of the fairytale king Ludwig II! The musical with the music of Konstantin Wecker, Christopher Franke and Nic Raine and the book by Rolf Rettberg is one of the most beautiful and poetic works of the genre at all.

The costumes and scenery, the action and music, the lighting and the architecture of the theater melt together with the view of the real Neuschwanstein castle and the mystical mountain world of the surroundings to a unique overall experience.
The life and death of the “fairytale king” Ludwig II are to this day a mystery, which attracts people around the world. The Neuschwanstein Castle alone is visited annually by more than 1.5 million people who are fascinated by the fabulous aura of this unique building. Not without reason are numerous feature films, novels and documentaries of the fascinating and at the same time puzzling personality of Ludwig. His legendary life is a myth full of puzzles and revelations, but also full of romance and fantasy, providing enough material for a touching and extremely exciting musical.
The retreat of Ludwig from the warlike world of his time into the sensual romantic fairytale world of his castles tells a story of fear and flight from the imperfections of politics, from the intrigues of influential politicians, from the machinations of the lobbyists and from the despair of the inevitability of war, Suffering and destruction. Rescue sought Ludwig in the love for the Empress Elisabeth (“Sissi”), in the arts and the music and in the dream worlds of his numerous castles.

The life of Ludwig is shown as an inner struggle between the hope of a peaceful society oriented to the arts and nature, and a reality that mercilessly opposes this utopia.
The musical is about the wrestling of the adult king around the gloomy, pure world-picture of his childhood and the absolutely contrary, relentless reality. In this sense, the musical is a deep inner feeling of many people and makes Ludwig² one of the most emotional and moving musical ever written! In 2005, the celebrated world premiere of the work was held at the Füssen Festspielhaus, and in over two years, it attracted more than 350,000 enthusiastic spectators. Now the work finally returns to the original location – unique and only for 3 weeks!


The king remains an eternal riddle and provides enough material for a touching and extremely exciting musical. It is thriller and melodrama at the same time.

Let yourself be enchanted by one of the most beautiful musicals of our time!

Hotel Schlosskrone
Prince Regent Place 4
D-87629 Füssen in the Allgäu region
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E-mail: rezeption@schlosskrone.de

A trip to the “dream castle”

The Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau is one of the most popular sights in Germany, attracting more than one million visitors every year, with its romantic, imprinted architecture and interior decoration. A lot of visitors have the “dream castle” in summer.

It is often forgotten how beautiful the castle is presented in a winter wonderland landscape.

Stay in one of the lovingly furnished rooms at the four-star superior holiday and wellness hotel Schlosskrone with the unique castle health center and the in-house pastry shop since 1896.

The reputation of the pastry shop was already reaching Hohenschwangau to the Bavarian nobility. During this time, Majors and Highnesses such as Prince Luitpold of Bavaria and Her Majesty Empress Elisabeth of Austria visited this house. So a must for every Neuschwanstein visitor to stay here.

To start the day successfully, start with an extended breakfast in your hotel and enjoy the rich breakfast.

Neuschwanstein Castle is only a few minutes’ drive from the hotel. A perfect starting point for this wintery excursion is the paid parking in Hohenschwangau.

From the parking lots you can easily reach the Hohenschwangau ticket center, which offers a combination ticket for the visit of the castles. The castle visits are only possible in the form of a guided tour of about 30 minutes each.

The castles tour should begin with the smaller of the two castles – Hohenschwangau Castle. From the ticket center you follow the well-signposted path to Hohenschwangau Castle and enjoy magnificent views of the Allgäu mountains.

The Hohenschwangau castle was created in its current form as a neo-gothic residential castle from the ruins of the castle Schwanstein, which King Maximilian II acquired in the 30s of the 19th century. Until his death in 1864, he lived together with his family in the castle, so that his son fairytale king Ludwig II grew up here almost.

After a visit to Hohenschwangau Castle, with more than 90 artful paintings showing motifs from the worlds of legends and fairy tales as well as the history of the building, the snow-covered forests lead up to Neuschwanstein Castle, which reminds of a medieval castle from the outside .

In the rooms and halls of the castle, visitors will be delighted with countless art treasures, precious furniture, golden decor and an impressive technique that was ahead of their time. Numerous paintings as well as wall and ceiling paintings take you into the world of legends and fairy tales, for which King Ludwig II, who created Neuschwanstein as his private retreat, had a great fascination.

Combine the visit of the castles with a small hike, a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a gondola ride with the Tegelbergbahn and visit one of the numerous huts such as the Rohrkopfhütte, the mountain guesthouse Bleckenau.

After this romantic, imposing but also exhausting excursion, you will return to your hotel “Schlosskrone”, where you can relax in the castle sauna or have a massage pampered.



A round end of the day at the castles is a dinner in the Bavarian restaurant “Himmelsstube” or in the Italian Ristorante “Chili”. Here you will find everything your heart desires. Especially the dessert creations from the confectionery let hearts beat faster.



A trip to the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein in a wintry, snowy backdrop – always worth a trip.

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In the Christmas bakery…

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In July 1896, Johann and Julie Schöll opened a confectioner’s shop with a café and a garden shop in a house on Schrannenplatz.

The reputation of the house extended from Hohenschwangau to the Bavarian nobility. As a royal court supplier, pastry chef Schöll, with his tarts and cakes, made his way to the castle. During this time, Majors and Highnesses such as Prince Luitpold of Bavaria and Her Majesty Empress Elisabeth of Austria visited this house.

In 1920 the establishment moved  to its current location at Prinzregentenplatz. In the 50s and 60s the “Kurcafe” was the main spot for the Füssen nightlife with dancing and fun until the early morning hours.Erwin and Rosa Schöll took over the company in 1967, renovated the café, and extended it to the hotel and restaurant.
As successor, pastry chef Norbert Schöll took over the company in its fourth generation in 1990.

In the pastry shop you can find whatever your heart desires from pralines and cakes.
During Christmas time there are special treats like cinnamon stars, gingerbread hearts and houses, cookies of all kinds with nuts, cinnamon or even cardamom. There is something for everybody.

Enjoy a delicious coffee, a hot chocolate or a Glühwein (warm wine). The only thing you need is a “bisserl” time, to enjoy everything in peace, which is cooked for you at the Christmas bakery with skills and from the heart.

Come and let yourself be enchanted and spoiled.

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Enjoy three nights of enjoyment, relaxation and of course deliciousness from our Christmas bakery as part of our Christmas package ….

∗1 welcome cocktail of your choice at our hotel bar
∗ 3 nights in your favorite room
∗ Schlosskrone’s 3/4 gourmet board with:
∗ “Good morning” -Sektfrühstück
∗ December 24: Bavarian Christmas dinner with zither music
∗December 25: Christmas festive gala menu
∗one dinners at the “Winter Wellness”
∗ Half board as 3-course menu or buffet variation
∗a coffee party – coffee & cake or Weihnachtsstollen from our own confectionery
∗ Sweet surprise from our patisserie in your room
∗ Admission to Neuschwanstein Castle
∗ Free use of our “Schlosstherme”
∗ Fleecy bathrobe with sauna towel and slippers
∗ Free use of “lock-Fit”
∗ 1 relaxing whirlpool

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The possible arrival days for this Christmas Packages are from 22.12.2016 or from 23.12.2016

More information and prices you will find here: http://www.schlosskrone.de/en/hotel-fuessen/pauschalen/christmas-package-3-nights.html

Hiking tour to the Rohrkopfhütte

image6.JPG6Breathtaking views and a bright blue sky – No other region offers so many opportunities for hiking and cycling as the beautiful Allgäu!

Start directly in front of the Hotel Schlosskrone and visit the romantic old town of Fuessen, discover the breathtaking Pöllatschlucht below the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau or go hiking. Fuessen offers everything your heart desires!

Today we want to descri10527849_844506722249710_7453327200244212168_nbe you the way to the “Rohrkopfhütte”: This cottage is halfway between the mountain and valley stations of the Tegelbergbahn to 1.320 meters altitude. From the cottage you have a fantastic view of the mountains, the famous castle Neuschwanstein and lakes.

There are two ways to the cottage “Rohrkopfhütte”:

  1. From the station “Tegelberg” about the “Schutzengelweg” (about 1 1/2 hrs.)

You start from the parking lot of the base station of the Tegelbergbahn. The Schutzengelweg starts left of the summer toboggan run at a stone path into the forest area. Walking shoes are recommended. The trail up to the cottage offers some fantastic view points to the castle Neuschwanstein and lake “Alpsee”.

     2. Parking at the “Adlerhorst” – Outward Bound along the road (about 1 1/2 Std.)

Fahren Sie mit dem Auto in Richtung B17 Bannwaldsee und biegen Sie davor rechts  (Beschilderung Drehhütte) ab und parken Sie bequem am Parkplatz Adlerhorst – Outward Bound. Ausgehend vom Parkplatz folgen Sie dem führenden Wanderweg (Schild Drehütte – Rohrkopfhütte). Die Wanderung führt über zahlreichen Kurven zur Hütte und ist für die ganze Familie geeignet.

 Drive by car in the direction B17 Bannwaldsee and turn right by the signs “Drehhütte” ans park easily on the parking lot at the “Adlerhorst – Outward Bound. Starting from the parking area and follow the footpath and the signs “Rohrkopfhütte” and “Drehhütte”. The hike leads over numerous curves to the cottage and is suitable for the whole family.

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Reward yourself with a great view, a cold beer and a good snack!!

Your Team Schlosskrone

Sissi’s cake dreams at Hotel Schlosskrone****S in Fuessen

The Hotel Schlosskrone is a house with a long tradition. By 1896 opened John and Julie Schoell on Schrannenplatz a small pastry shop with café and a garden. Quickly the two made with their pastry art a name, which is why thei pastry shop relocated in 1906 to the center of Fuessen to the Prinzregentenplatz. It did not take long and the Royal Highnesses in Hohenschwangau and Bavarian nobility discovered the sweet treats in fine pastry. Highnesses as Prince Luitpold of Bavaria and the Majesty Empress Elisabeth, known as Sissi, visited at this time the pastry to indulge in the sweet treats. Especially for Empress Sissi a chocolate truffle cream cake was made, which is still manufactured to this recipe and sold as “Sissi-Torte”.

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Even today this tradition of fine art of baking from the family Schoell continues. Norbert Schoell is like his father, grandfather and great grandfather also pastry chief and hotel manager and leads the 4-star hotel in the heart of Fuessen. In traditional home Schoell greatest value is paid to fine and fresh ingredients, so a visit to the pastry is strongly recommended. Guests from around the world are delighted by the variety offered. So it is not surprising that repeatedly television crews encountered in the cafe and in the bakery who want to learn the secrets of the high chocolate processing.
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In addition to the world-famous “Sissi cake” provides the confectionery and the Hotel Schlosskrone Fuessen about 40 different pies. Furthermore, the variety of truffle varieties unique in the pastry shop. Caramel truffles, fruity Kir Royal truffle or Rumtrüffel appeal to all sense of taste.

Hike to the royal palaces Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau

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The region around the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau in Füssen offers exactly the right thing for walks and hikes. An excursion to the royal castles is a great trip idea for the whole family. Especially in the spring, it is recommended to visit the world famous castles in Schwangau, as in the high season countless numbers of visitors visit the castles.

A spring hike to the “Königsschlösser” offers a wealth of varied impressions and guarantees a lot of fun. Start your hike directly at our Hotel Schlosskrone, cross the street and walk along the pedestrian zone, along the “Reichenstraße”. Pas the “Stadtbrunnen” keep left and go down the “Lechhalde”. Below the “Theresienbrücke” you walk directly along the “Lech” and follow the signs to “Hohenschwangau” and “Schwanensee”. From the “Schwanensee” you have a great view of both castles “Neuschwanstein” and “Hohenschwangau”.

You can find the Ticket Center directly in „Hohenschwangau“. Tickets for the “Königsschlösser” can only be purchased at the Ticket Center, which can only be visited as part of a half-hour guided tour. Both castles are well signposted, so there is no danger of getting lost. “Hohenschwangau” Castle is a 15-minute walk from the Ticket Center away. You can also walk the distance from the Ticket Center to “Neuschwanstein” Castle (about 40 minutes), or opt for the lighter option and take the shuttle bus or choose the horse-drawn carriage.

One of the most famous buildings in the world: the dream castle of the Bavarian Fairy Tale King “Ludwig II”. “Neuschwanstein” Castle was built in 1869 in the style of a huge medieval castle high above the rushing “Pöllat Schlucht”. The castle itself was dedicated to Ludwig the composer Richard Wagner. That’s why you can admire paintings and illustrations from Wagner’s operas in almost every room. With the construction of the castles Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, tourism began in our region and to this day the two residences have remained the main tourist attractions in the “Königswinkel”. More than one million visitors from all over the world visit the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle every year.

You just have to get to know this unique attraction during a holiday in the Allgäu. But not only the royal castles are worth a trip to Füssen. The historic city of Füssen and its surroundings inspire vacationers as well as the varied program of events around culture and customs.

Your team from the Hotel Schlosskrone