The land of ludwig ii the royal castles and residences in upper bavaria and swabia peter oluf krckmann christopher wynne bayerische verwaltung der staatlichen schlsser grten und seen grten und seen bavarian administration of state castles palaces gardens and lakes description 62 pages color illustrations color . In bavaria you can find some of the most beautiful and breathtaking palaces castles and fortresses ludwig ii not only left his mark he also played a huge role in the fame of bavarian buildings with his famous fairytale palaces known and loved the world over. Ludwig ii of bavaria the eccentric life and castles of mad king ludwig mad king ludwig ii of bavaria is an alluring and enigmatic figure this crazed king was responsible for building some of the most impressive castles in europe. Royal palaces and gardens of bavaria 7 days from 1449 per person prices availability vip door to door travel service the blueprint for fairy tale castles the world over and commissioned as a retreat by king ludwig ii visit another of his elaborate residences linderhof palace and marvel at the sheer extravagance of its interior . The kingdom of bavaria existed from 1806 to 1918 and bavaria has since been a free state republic modern bavaria also includes parts of the historical regions of franconia and swabia bavaria is renowned for its beautiful alpine scenery which forms a superb backdrop for the magical castles built by the former king ludwig ii