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Schloss Linderhof

Bavaria · Germany

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Linderhof palace by Ludwig II, king of bavaria, guided tour inside is included, transport from Innsbruck and back is included

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the remote alpine valley that shelters the magnificent Schloss Linderhof. We stand before the only palace that King Ludwig the Second of Bavaria lived to see completed, a fairy tale born of architectural obsession and…

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  2. 2The Formal Gardens

    Stepping into the formal gardens of Schloss Linderhof is akin to entering an outdoor theater where nature itself has been strictly choreographed. King Ludwig the Second abhorred the untamed wilderness when it came to his…

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  3. 3The Hall of Mirrors

    As you cross the threshold into the interior of Schloss Linderhof on your guided tour, you are immediately confronted with the staggering opulence of the Hall of Mirrors. King Ludwig the Second designed this space not as a…

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  4. 4The Dining Room and King's Bedchamber

    Moving from the dazzling reflections of the Hall of Mirrors, the tour brings us to spaces of intense personal significance for King Ludwig: the Dining Room and the State Bedchamber. The Dining Room offers one of the most…

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  5. 5The Venus Grotto

    Leaving the confines of the palace, we embark on a short walk through the parkland to discover what is arguably King Ludwig's most astonishing creation: the Venus Grotto. For nearly a decade, this subterranean marvel was hidden…

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  6. 6The Moroccan House and Hunding's Hut

    While many visitors make the mistake of leaving the estate immediately after viewing the palace and the grotto, true explorers know that the wider parkland holds even more fascinating secrets. Venturing beyond the formal hedges…

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  7. 7The Temple of Venus and St. Anna's Chapel

    For our final exploration of the specific structures at Linderhof, we will seek out two distinct landmarks that offer completely different perspectives on the estate. The first requires a bit of physical exertion, but the reward…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our tour of Schloss Linderhof draws to a close, we are left to ponder the complex legacy of the man who willed this incredible place into existence. King Ludwig the Second remains one of history's most enigmatic monarchs,…

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What is Schloss Linderhof?

Schloss Linderhof is a place in Bavaria · Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationBavaria · Germany
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates47.5717, 10.9608
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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