22 Sept - Linderhof Castle

Linderhof is one of Mad King Ludwig's fairy castles.  It is the only one he completed and he lived here only 8 years.  Over the top rococo decoration with lots of gilt, extensive formal gardens, no photos allowed inside.

Front gardens at Linderhof.  The swans were hiding in the river.

Back garden from the gazebo to the palace.  This is high above the castle looking down.

There is also a man-made grotto with a man-made lake inside and a shell boat, where Ludwig put on performances of Wagner.  Ludwig sat in the boat alone for these performances.  We have pictures but are not sure they will show you anything--it was very dark.