We're getting married at the AMERON Neuschwanstein Alpsee Resort & Spa, Alpseestraße 21, 87645 Schwangau, Germany, in the tiny village of Hohenschwangau below the Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles.
Where to Stay
There are a few good ways to do this. You can stay with us at the AMERON, where the wedding itself is happening. There are also a few additional hotels within walking distance of the AMERON, if you prefer to stay at one of them. Lastly, you can find the most affordable lodging in Füssen, ten minutes away. Below we cover the resort first, then staying elsewhere.
Staying at the AMERON
We've reserved a block of rooms at the resort. Everything for the weekend is within walking distance of your room, so staying here means no transportation to sort out and no reason to leave the party early. You can see the rooms and the property at ameroncollection.com.
Please book by May 30, 2027. Our block is held only until then. After that date any unclaimed rooms go back to the hotel's general inventory, and Hohenschwangau fills up well in advance.
The good news: each reservation can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival.
Rooms and rates
Rates are per room, per night, and include an extensive breakfast buffet, free use of the 4 Elements spa and fitness area (the indoor pool looks out at Hohenschwangau Castle, so pack a swimsuit), a bathrobe, WiFi, bottled water, an in-room coffee machine, and a room safe. Single use means one person in the room and double use means two. The room itself is the same either way.
Standard Room
Comfort Room
Jägerhaus Double Room
Jägerhaus Junior Suite
Schwangau charges a small visitor's tax on top of the room rate, €1.90 per adult and €0.95 per child aged 6 to 15, per night, collected when you check out. Children under 6 are exempt. All rooms are non-smoking.
A note on the Jägerhaus
The resort was built around three historic houses, and the Jägerhaus is one of them. It sits directly across from the main lobby, so it's a walk across the courtyard rather than a hike, and you'll still use the main buildings for breakfast, the spa, and the restaurants.
It's the charming option: antique furnishings, canopied beds, old-fashioned room keys instead of key cards. It's also the older option, so the rooms are more characterful than sleek, and there's no air conditioning in that building. September nights in the Alps are cool, so it's unlikely to matter, but we'd rather you know before you book than after you arrive.
How to book
Contact the hotel's reservations department directly and mention the "Stu and Katie wedding" so they pull from our block and give you our rate.
Email: reservierung@ameron-neuschwanstein.de
Phone: +49 8362 70 30 705
Email is easiest from the States given the time difference. Expect a reply the following day rather than right away.
Our block covers Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18. If you'd like to come in early or stay on a few extra days, the hotel has been wonderfully accommodating, so just ask when you book. Rates for the extra nights may be different since they fall outside our block.
Staying somewhere other than the resort
That covers the resort. If those rates are more than you want to spend, there are good alternatives close by, and nobody should feel obligated to book the AMERON.
In Hohenschwangau, a short walk away
Hohenschwangau is a small village, and a handful of family-run hotels sit on the same street as the resort. You would still be able to walk to everything.
- Hotel Müller, Alpseestraße 16, a traditional family-run hotel that has been in the same family since 1910.
- Hotel Alpenstuben, Alpseestraße 8, another family business, with a restaurant and bistro downstairs.
- Villa Ludwig, a small boutique hotel a little further up in the village.
These are small properties in a village that fills up with castle visitors, so they book out early. If one appeals to you, reserve it well ahead.
In Füssen
Füssen, about ten minutes away, has a much wider range of guesthouses, small hotels, and apartments at friendlier prices, and it is a lovely little town in its own right. Nearby Schwangau has options too.
If you stay in Füssen, think through the ride back. The local buses stop running well before our reception will, so plan on a taxi, roughly €15 to €20, and it is worth arranging it in advance rather than hoping one is waiting.
Wherever you end up, please tell us where you are staying in your RSVP. We are working on arranging a shuttle, and knowing how many people are staying where is what makes that possible.
Step 1: Fly to Munich
Munich Airport (MUC) is the gateway, about two hours from us. There are no nonstops from most U.S. cities, so plan on one connection, usually through Atlanta, Newark, Chicago, or a European hub like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or Paris.
A few alternates worth pricing out:
- Memmingen (FMM): closer to us (about 85 km) but served mostly by budget European carriers. Only useful if you're already in Europe.
- Innsbruck (INN) and Zurich (ZRH): both roughly two to two and a half hours away by car.
Give yourself a buffer. Jet lag plus a two-hour transfer is a lot on arrival day, and we'd love for you to come in a day early.
Step 2: Munich Airport to Hohenschwangau
By train (our recommendation)
About three to three and a half hours with a couple of changes along the way, and it costs around €30 or less. German trains are clean, comfortable, and run on time. Download the DB Navigator app before you leave home. It handles tickets, platforms, and live updates in English.
Tickets. Two good options:
- Deutschland-Ticket: a monthly pass valid on all regional trains and local buses nationwide, at any hour. Best if you're traveling around Germany.
- Bayern-Ticket: covers up to five people on regional trains and buses throughout Bavaria for one flat fare. The catch: on weekdays it's only valid from 9:00 a.m. onward. Great value if you're arriving as a group.
The train takes you as far as Füssen station, about two and a half miles from the hotel. Taxis queue outside the station's main entrance. About five minutes to the hotel door for roughly €15 to €20. There are also local buses toward Schwangau if you'd rather, running about every half hour and timed to follow the train arrivals.
By car
About two hours from the airport. Take the A96 toward the Steingaden/Füssen exit, then the B17 into Füssen, then follow signs for Zu den Königsschlössern (to the royal castles). Roughly five minutes later you're in Hohenschwangau, on Alpseestraße.
⚠️ Please read this before you rent a car
Parking at the AMERON is limited and it is not free. The hotel's guest lot sits across the road from the resort, next to the public lot P4, and runs about €14 per 24 hours. There are only so many spaces, and they are not guaranteed with your room.
Hohenschwangau is one of the most visited villages in Germany. The public lots fill with castle day-trippers by mid-morning, every single day, and there is no overflow to fall back on.
If you do drive: pull up to the hotel entrance first to unload your bags, then collect your parking ticket at check-in and move the car. And please let us know in advance so we can flag it with the hotel.
Honestly, unless you're building a longer Bavaria road trip around the wedding, take the train. You won't need a car once you're here.
By private transfer
Around two hours door to door, and expect a few hundred euros. The hotel's front desk can arrange a car if you contact them ahead of your stay. This is the easy button if you're arriving jet-lagged with a lot of luggage, traveling with kids, or have mobility considerations.
Questions about any of this? Just ask us. We've made this trip and we're happy to talk you through it.