Linderhof Palace

After leaving Salzburg we toured through Southern Bavaria in Germany. Located near the Swiss border, Linderhof Palace was built primarily between 1863 and 1868 by "mad" King Ludwig II (although I bet he never lifted a hammer). The building was actually an expansion to prior buildings, including the main hunting lodge, on the family property. Linderhof was inspired by the French King Louis IX, connecting back to the days when kings had absolute power over their people and government. The palace itself was more or less a personal residence, as opposed to having any political function.

View as we made our way to the palace. Scenic, but cold!

View from the front door of the palace. If it wasn't winter you would see gardens and fountains.

Linderhof Palace

The Bedchamber. This is the largest room in the palace. The bed is 8' long, necessary since King Ludwig was 6'4''

The Peacock room.

The dining room table could be lowered down to the kitchen (like a dumbwaiter), which was located below. The meal would be prepared and then the table would be raised for King Ludwig. (picture from museum website)

The Tapestry Chamber. Many of the walls were decorated with tapestries, though the rooms seem to have had no official function. (picture from museum website)

Audience chamber, which was actually used as a study.

Scenic little stream outside the palace.