Overview

• On July 12, 2025, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in Paris officially inscribed Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee and the Königshaus am Schachen on its World Heritage List
• Bavaria’s total now reaches eleven UNESCO sites, cementing its position as Germany’s leading region for cultural heritage
• The inscription obliges Bavaria to enforce long-term conservation plans and visitor-management strategies, with the threat of title revocation for non-compliance
• The “Gebaute Träume” bid spanned more than 20 years, secured legislative and local referendum backing and included over €100 million in restoration work
• Together the four castles draw over 1.7 million visitors annually, prompting measures such as capped group sizes and timed entries to protect their architecture and landscapes