Overview

• More than five million people visited sites managed by the Bavarian Palace Administration in 2024, marking an 11% rise from the previous year.
• Schloss Neuschwanstein in Schwangau was the most popular attraction, drawing over one million visitors, up from approximately 850,000 in 2023.
• Other landmarks, including the Walhalla in Donaustauf, Schloss Nymphenburg, and the Munich Residenz, reported their highest visitor numbers ever recorded.
• The Bavarian Palace Administration oversees various cultural landmarks, including castles, gardens, and lakes across the region.
• Looking ahead, the Venus Grotto is expected to reopen in mid-2025 following extensive restoration, while new renovations are set to begin at Munich's Feldherrnhalle.