Schloss Linderhof: The smallest and only palace that Ludwig II had fully completed and where he also stayed regularly (from 1878).
Located in a secluded valley near Ettal, in Rococo style inspired by Versailles.
Known for its beautiful gardens, the Venus Grotto (with electric lighting), a Moorish pavilion, and a tea house.
It was his private retreat.
Königshaus am Schachen (Jagdschloss Schachen).
A modest hunting lodge/wooden villa at an altitude of approximately 1,700 m in the Wetterstein Mountains near Garmisch-Partenkirchen (built 1869-1872).
Simple on the outside, but inside featuring a lavish Turkish hall in an Oriental style.
Ludwig used it primarily for birthdays and private parties.
Only accessible via a strenuous hike (4-6 hours).
Herrenchiemsee (Neues Schloss).
An unfinished "Bavarian Versailles" on the island of Herreninsel in Lake Chiemsee (construction started in 1878).
Built as a tribute to Louis XIV (the Sun King), featuring a massive Hall of Mirrors, gardens and fountains.
The palace served primarily as a monument to absolute monarchy; Ludwig never lived there.
Part of it was demolished after his death.
All three are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Palaces of King Ludwig II".
They reflect his love for Romanticism, absolutism, and extravagant architecture.
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