This is Neuschwanstein Castle.

I dare you to spell that with your eyes close.

Located on top of a hill in Bavaria, this is one famous landmark that tourists would flock to when they are in Germany.

Part of the tourist waiting queue

'Famous?' you asked? Well, if you haven't heard the name, I bet you have seen it before.

Yes, that Sleeping Beauty castle logo you see on anything Disney? Totally inspired by Neuschwanstein.

The Neuschwanstein Castle can be an enchanting view with its majestic facade and the breathtaking surroundings..

Photo obviously not taken by me

...Only if you are viewing it from the Marienbrucke (A not-for-acrophobics bridge across the castle) or the only son of Krypton.

The suspended bridge is Marienbrucke alright. Vertigo much?

Up close and personal, not so much.

Pardon the annoying figure over there

To get to the castle, you will have to hike a distance littered with horse shits if you are a pauper like us, or pay approximately 15 euroes to sit a smelly horse carriage that moves above 0.2 m/s faster than foot. Your choice.

Although the surrounding atmosphere was amazing when you reach the top, the crowd of tourists can be quite a nuisance. After a few compulsary camwhoring sessions, we purchased our tickets and waited for our turn for a guided tour in the Neuschwanstein itself.

The scenic surroundings.

To add to the air of fantasy, our tour guide was a meek, scrawny, wooden, soft spoken guy alike those castle servants or butlers straight from a fantasy book. We were led through the rooms and chambers once accomodated by a certain Ludwig II.

Replica of the castle

Disappointed to say that the tour was pretty short and no photos were allowed in the premises. What a bummer.

Only photo from within the castle

Fortunately, none of us were acrophobic so off we hiked to the Marienbrucke which promises a great side view of the castle itself while enjoying the cool air, tranquility, strong winds and shaky railings. Such bliss!

On the shaky wooden planks of Marienburcke. Woot

Beauty ain't it?

To end this post, I should attempt spelling the name with my eyes closed. neusawstein...nsrudvhsesndyrin.......neauschwanstein.... me give up.