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Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)
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This bridge crosses a gorge behind Neuschwanstein Castle.
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,772 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a charming 35-metre long bridge that crosses Pöllat gorge near Neuschwanstein Castle. From the bridge, visitors have a clear, remarkable viewing of the castle from an elevated position. The close is located around 15 minute walk from castle along a clearly marked pathway, making it very much worth spending the extra time in experience as part of castle visits.

Historically, King Maximilian II had a wooden footbridge constructed here in 1845. The original bridge was replaced with a filigree iron structure in 1866. It has been restored a handful of times over the year including in 1984, 2015 and 2021. The more regular upkeep in recent years likely has quite a bit to do with the heavy usage by tourists that stop by in great numbers these day as part of their Neuschwanstein Castle experience.

During our visit there was a very long queue of people waiting to enter the bridge, which was completely very crowded, mostly shoulder to shoulder with tourists upon much of the bridge.

Note: Many people stop walking and begin taking pictures shortly after accessing Marienbrucke when Neuschwanstein begins to come into view. Do yourself a favour and keep walking. The further you go onto the bridge, the better the vantage and view and the fewer people you have compete with for space. Near the end of the bridge, there were just a few people when we visited recently. Views were great from this location as well.
Written October 10, 2023
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Tunes79
Barrow-in-Furness, UK378 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Everyone says it, and that does not make it any less true - if you go to Neuschwanstein, then don’t miss the view from this bridge. Going here was the highlight of our visit to the castles - it was breathtaking, if not for the faint hearted.

You don’t need a ticket to visit the bridge - or anywhere else on the mountain except for the inside of the castle itself for that matter - and if you have a head for heights, there is no reason not to.

It is located about 15 minutes from the castle itself, mainly uphill and with no way to get there but walking (though if you take the bus from the bottom of the mountain you are dropped off just a couple of minutes from the bridge). There is a queuing system so only a certain number of people are on the bridge at any one time - and it does get packed nonetheless - but the wait should never be too long.

It’s all worth it. The view down the gorge to the castle is one of the most spectacular I have ever come across. Pictures do not do it full justice - you could stand there forever drinking it all in. The nature of the crowds mean that isn’t possible, but make sure you follow them here.
Written September 11, 2023
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akuesha
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Never ever miss to visit this bridge whenever going for Neuschwanstein castle tour
You get the full view of the castle & its surrounding - hills & waterfalls if you look down
It just a 10-15 minutes hike from the castle entrance & bus from Schwangau village stops almost exactly at its entry
Be the first among the crowds early in the morning to get unobstructed view
Written June 23, 2023
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Kira D
Baden-Baden, Germany24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
I felt like a Cinderella when I saw the Castle from the bridge- Disney was right when he took is as a prototype of Cinderella’s castle
Written May 21, 2023
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Laura W
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Breathtaking view! There are others on the bridge enjoying the view with you, but that’s to be expected at such an amazing place. Don’t be that person taking an instagram photo shoot. Seriously for all the people in the world who take normal pictures - find a different spot.
Written January 15, 2023
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Gerald D
Beaver Dam, United States37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Nice day trip from Munich and the views are amazing. You can plan your own adventure from Munich by rail and bus. Bring a picnic lunch to avaid the crouds in the cafe's
Written December 3, 2022
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C X
London, UK41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
This place has a permanent place in my heart. It offers a gorgeous view to Neuschwanstein.

13mins walk from Neuschwanstein.

Go as early as you can because this will get busy with long queues.
Written November 3, 2022
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chutotoro
366 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
No time to enter the castle but took the bus to the bridge for the view of the castle. It was worth the trip, the castle was beautiful. Many visitors crowded the bridge but it can't be helped unless there is a staff to do crowd control. However, most visitors crowd at the entrance to the bridge , so for more comfortable viewing, move to the other end of the bridge.
Written October 16, 2022
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meinirann
Carmarthen, UK3,067 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Solo
When visiting Schlöß Neuschwanstein, a visit to this bridge is a must. You get the most breathtaking view of the castle. If it wasn’t for the fact that my knees had turned to jelly, I’d have stayed there all day! Haha! My jaw just dropped when I saw the castle from the bridge, and my eyes were like saucers. I just can’t get over how beautiful the view from the bridge is!
Written August 26, 2022
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deborahinky
Cape San Blas, FL78 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
Can't say I blame them. The crowds are so low that this is probably the easiest time for repair but I was hugely disappointed. I had checked and did not see any warning or I would not have gone there on this trip. I did see on TA that it would be closed from Oct 7 - Nov 8 but we were there on Sept 30th and it was already closed.
Written October 4, 2021
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QUEEN MARY'S BRIDGE (MARIENBRUCKE): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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