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
| 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. |
| 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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