King's House on Schachen

  • German: Konigshaus am Schachen

  • Vicinity: 10 km forest road, 3-hour hike, ascending 1000m either from Schloss Elmau or Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  • Travel Genus: Sight , Visit
  • Sight Category: Museums


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1869/00/00 Ludwig II of Bavaria Home King Ludwig II begins plans to build a house in Schachen, at the foot of the Wetterstein massif, at an altitude of 1866 metres (6122 feet).
1872/00/00 Georg von Dollmann Architect Designed by architect Georg von Dollmann, King Ludwig II's mountain abode is completed.
1872/08/25 Ludwig II of Bavaria Home Every August, King Ludwig II celebrates his birthday and name day at Schachen. Open June to October, the King's House is only accessible on foot from Garmisch-Partenkirchen or Mittenwald. The walk up and down takes 6 to 7 hours.

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Particulars for King's House on Schachen:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Exotic revival
Museum Type Historical Museum
Historic Use Single dwelling
Architectural Attribute Swiss Chalet




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