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UNESCO Declares Ludwig II’s Four Bavarian Castles World Heritage Sites

The designation follows over two decades of preparation under the “Gebaute Träume” campaign, imposing binding preservation requirements alongside sustainable visitor-management measures

Schloss Neuschwanstein
Das Schloss Neuschwanstein (Archivbild)
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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