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Tickets are not exclusively offered through our ticket shop. So even if there are no more tickets available online, you can usually still buy tickets at the cash desk. Current information on your visit can be found on www.schlosslinderhof.de .

Combination ticket "Linderhof" (summer season)

Bookable for a visit in the period 15 April to 14 October The combination ticket entitles the holder to visit Linderhof Palace (including a guided tour) and the park buildings at Linderhof Park. The visit to the exhibition at the Royal Lodge is excluded. Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.

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10,- € / 9,- € reduced

A tour of Linderhof Palace is only possible as part of the booked guided tour.  Only the time stated is valid; unfortunately, it is not possible to take part in a guided tour at a later time.  Please allow sufficient time for the walk to the palace. Visits to the park buildings are possible without a fixed admission time. Please plan for waiting times on site. Please note: The Venus Grotto is closed until further notice due to restoration work. In the case of reduced-price tickets and free tickets, original proof of eligibility must be presented on site. Subsequent reductions cannot be granted.  Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.

A tour of Linderhof Palace is only possible as part of the booked guided tour. Only the time stated is valid; unfortunately, it is not possible to take part in a guided tour at a later time. Please allow sufficient time for the walk to the palace. In the case of reduced-price tickets and free tickets, original proof of eligibility must be presented on site. Subsequent reductions cannot be granted. Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.

Ticket "Linderhof Palace" (winter season)

Bookable for a visit in the period 16 October to 14 April The ticket entitles the holder to visit Linderhof Palace including a guided tour. Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.

9,- € / 8,- € reduced

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Why Visit Linderhof Palace?

Ludwig the II is Bavaria’s most beloved monarch, with a life and death surrounded by intrigue. During his reign, the king attempted to build several castles and palaces throughout Germany, but only two were ever completed: The Schachen House and Linderhof Palace. The first was used for his annual birthday bash while the latter became his favorite home and Alpine hideaway. 

On our full day tour of Linderhof Palace, we explore the palace gardens, the grotto, and the castle itself. Along the way, we will enjoy the breathtaking Ammergau and Linden Valley views, and we will make stops in the village of Oberammergau and at a local Alpine coaster. This summer day promises to impress!

What’s Included:

• Full day privately guided tour
• Entrance into Linderhof Castle, which includes the castle grounds
• Tour and free time in Oberammergau village
• Free time to ride the local Alpine coaster

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (summer months only)

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Schloss Linderhof

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The perfect insight into the life of Bavaria's Fairytale King: Schloss Linderhof (palace) was Ludwig II's favourite and the place where he spent most of his time.

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Located close to the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Ammergauer Alps, King Ludwig II created Schloss Linderhof as a place of retreat. He wanted it to be a palace for him and him alone, a wish that is clearly reflected in the size of the rooms. Linderhof is the smallest of the fairy-tale king's three castles and the only one completed during his lifetime.

About the origins of Schloss Linderhof

Schloss Linderhof was built from 1872 to 1878 and was designed to be a rococo-style royal villa after his original idea to build a magnificent Versailles-inspired palace had already been brought to life in Herrenchiemsee .

Ludwig II was a great admirer of the Sun King Louis XIV and longed for the return of French-style absolutism. His passion is reflected in the interior décor of Schloss Linderhof: Scenes from life in the palace of Versailles and portraits of French courtiers and mistresses adorn the ceilings and walls.

The admiration he felt for Louis was also expressed by an unusual habit he picked up in his later years: While Ludwig ate alone, he often held civilised conversations with a table of imaginary guests from the French royal court, such as King Louis XIV or Madame Pompadour.

Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

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Linderhof gardens and park

The grounds at Schloss Linderhof are equally as impressive as the palace itself. The flower gardens that surround the palace draw on motifs from baroque and rococo garden design. The extensive park on the other hand is an English-style landscaped garden with groups of trees and winding pathways.

Venus Grotto closed for restoration

One of the park's highlights is without a doubt the “Venusgrotte” (Venus Grotto), an artificial cave that was equipped with electrical lighting and heating. Sometimes Ludwig would have his staff row him across the lake in a gold-plated shell-shaped boat while musicians played in the background. Unfortunately, the grotto is due to remain closed to visitors until the end of 2024 due to restoration work.

Sustainability at the court

The castle and garden administration has been operating a wood chip heating system since November 2008, which is powered by its own wood. This wood comes from their own park and forest maintenance and therefore does not have to be bought in. The lighting in the castle, all showrooms and the Maurischer Kiosk has been converted to LED and regular care is taken to keep electricity consumption as low as possible.

Schloss Linderhof: Opening Hours and Ticket Shop

Fancy a visit to Linderhof Palace? Here you can find all the information about opening hours, prices and tickets for Linderhof Palace .

Schloss Linderhof: How to get there from Munich

Train connection: approx. 2 hours to Oberammergau station, then take bus 9622 to Linderhof. Information at bahn.de

Car: approx. 1.5 hours via the A95 motorway

Frequently asked questions about Schloss Linderhof

Who lived in Schloss Linderhof?

Schloss Linderhof is the only major palace that King Ludwig II lived to see completed and where he also spent time. Even as a teenager, Ludwig II accompanied his father hunting in the Graswang Valley. Back then, the two of them spent the night in his father's hunting lodge, which was located on the forecourt of Schloss Linderhof.

How long does the guided tour of Linderhof last?

Schloss Linderhof can only be visited as part of a booked guided tour. This takes about 25 minutes.

How much does admission to Schloss Linderhof cost?

Please check the following website for the admission fees: https://schlosslinderhof.de/englisch/tourist/admiss.htm

Who built Schloss Linderhof?

Under King Ludwig II, the palace and park were built between 1869 and 1878, taking their name “Linderhof“ from an estate belonging to the Ettal monastery.

Who owns Schloss Linderhof?

After the end of the monarchy in 1918, the Free State of Bavaria took over the administration: the Bayerische Verwaltung der staatliche Schlösser, Gärten und Seen, also known as the Bavarian Palace Administration, takes care of all matters and has set itself the goal of filling the historic buildings with life.

How far is Schloss Neuschwanstein from Schloss Linderhof?

The shortest route between Schloss Linderhof and Schloss Neuschwanstein is 45 kilometres and leads through Austria.

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Linderhof Palace – tickets, prices, waiting, tours from Munich, what to see

Linderhof Palace in Ettal is one of the most artistic and stylish complex of the 19th century. 

Of all the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Linderhof Castle was the only one completed during his lifetime. 

This masterpiece, influenced by French architecture and modeled on the small summer palaces, attracts half a million tourists every year. 

This article shares everything you need to know before buying your Linderhof Palace tickets.

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What to see in linderhof park.

A park surrounds Schloss Linderhof.

Court Garden Director Carl von Effner designed the Park, which combines elements of the French Baroque garden and the English landscape garden.

There are many things to see and do in the Linderhof Palace park, and we explain a few of them below.  Download map

Moroccan House

This building was acquired at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1878, and at Ludwig II’s request, re-modeled from inside.

Initially built in Stockalpe near the Austrian border, in 1998, it got reconstructed in the Palace park.

Image: Grainau.de

Royal Lodge

Three different monarchs have used the Royal Lodge as a hunting lodge and a living palace. 

It was built around 1790, at the spot where the Castle rests now. 

However, in 1874, it got moved to the Linderhof Palace park at the King’s request.

Ludwig II lived in it before the palace was completed, and after the King’s death, it was often used by Prince Regent Luitpold.

The Exhibition in the Royal Lodge covers topics such as the building’s origins as a farm, its use by the royal family, and its significance as a planning office for Ludwig II’s many building projects.

Terrace Gardens

The Italianate garden style inspired the three terraces on the slope known as the ‘Linderbichl.’ 

Don’t miss out on the two lions in cast zinc, the Naiad Fountain, and the bust of Queen Marie Antoinette of France.

Music Pavilion

A cascade of thirty marble steps characterizes the Northern part of the Park. 

The bottom end of this cascade is the Neptune fountain and at the top is the Music Pavilion.

The Music Pavilion is a giant wooden structure looking across the palace from the North towards Venus’s temple.

Moorish Kiosk

Like the Moroccan House, the Moorish Kiosk was also created for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1867. 

King Ludwig II purchased it in 1876 and decorated it with a glass chandelier, a marble fountain, and a beautiful Peacock Throne. 

Hunding’s Hut

It is modeled on the Hunding’s dwelling in the first act of the “Walküre” from the “Ring des Nibelungen.” 

It has been destroyed by fire twice and re-built – the last time in 1990.

Hermitage of Gurnemanz

This small building is modeled on the third act of the Wagner opera “Parsifal” and constructed near the Hunding’s Hut.

Linderhof Palace grotto

The Linderhof Venus Grotto is a natural stage built by court building director Georg Dollmann and landscape sculptor August Dirigl.

This grotto depicts the 1st act of Richard Wagner’s opera ‘Tannhäuser’ and has an artificial lake and a waterfall.

Dollmann and Dirigl set up one of the world’s first electric power stations to power 12 dynamos, which would light up the cavern featuring a Lorelei rock, a royal seat, and a gilt boat designed in the shape of a shell. 

The machine house, which is still available, was built 100m away from the Venus Grotto, and it was one of the first electricity works in Bavaria.

The King’s used the cave for his private use.

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Linderhof Palace prices

Entry tickets for Linderhof Palace can be bought online or from the ticket center at the entrance to Linderhof Park.

The Linderhof Palace ticket price for adults costs €72. 

Youth aged between 15 and 17 years and students aged between 18 and 26 years pay a discounted price of €55.

Children also pay a reduced rate of €36.

However, this ticket price doesn’t include your entry inside the castle.

Linderhof Castle tickets

We recommend you purchase the tickets online, and in advance, for two reasons:

• You can avoid the queue at the ticket counter
• You can book a tour which includes transportation to the Linderhof Palace and back, which is far more convenient

Visitors can only explore Linderhof Castle in Ettal as part of a guided tour. 

Even if you want to, you can’t explore it on your own – it’s just the Castle’s policy. 

Guided tours of Linderhof Castle last approximately 30 minutes and are are available in English and German.

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We list some of our favourite Linderhof Palace tours –

Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle

This trip is the most popular Linderhof Palace (and Neuschwanstein Castle) tour from Munich. 

Both these Castles were the dream projects of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

The 10.5-hour tour starts at 8.30 am from Munich.

The group boards a luxury air-conditioned tour bus for the 95 Km (60 miles) journey to Linderhof. 

Audio Guides are available both in the bus and the Castle in Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian.

Once you reach the Linderhof Park entrance, you get down and walk 1.5 km (one mile approximately) to the Palace entrance. 

This leisurely walk on the uphill road takes approximately 30 minutes.

After a guided tour of the palace, you board the bus to go to the tiny Bavarian town Oberammergau for some photos and shopping. 

The next stop is Ludwig’s childhood home of Hohenschwangau, where you have your lunch. Lunch is not part of the tour costs. 

Next, you board the bus for the trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, in the foothills of the Alps.

After a guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, you get back to Munich around 7 pm. 

Note: The entrance fee to both the Palaces, which comes to €27 per adult and €6 per child, is not part of this tour cost. The guide will help you purchase the tickets at the venue.

Tour prices WITHOUT castle tickets

Adult ticket (18+ years): €72 Youth ticket (15 to 17 years): €55 Child ticket (up to 14 years): €36 Student ID (18 to 26 years) : €55

Tour prices WITH castle tickets

Adult ticket (18+ years): €109 Youth ticket (15 to 17 years): €65 Child ticket (up to 14 years): €46 Student ID (18 to 26 years) : €92

Follow the link to book a tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles in Spanish .

How to reach Linderhof Palace

Linderhof Palace is in the Graswang Valley, near the village of Ettal.

It is 95 Km (60 miles) from Munich and 450 km (280 miles) from Frankfurt. 

Address: Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Germany.  Get Directions

You can reach the attraction via bus, subway, or car.

Linderhof Schloß, Ettal is the nearest bus stop, only a five-minute walk away.

Oberammergau is the nearest train station connected to Linderhof by bus services (bus 9622).

The journey from Munich to Oberammergau takes approximately two hours. 

There is also a bus connection from Oberau or Reutte to Linderhof (bus 9624). 

From Munich Central Station , you can board a Regional bahn train to get to Oberammergau Station .

Also known as RB trains, Regionalbahns connect city centers and far off regions. 

Linderhof Palace is 12 kms (7.5 miles) from the train station, and the bus takes approximately 35 minutes to get there. 

Bus No 9622 is not frequent, especially on weekends, so it is better to check the timetable before stepping out.

Because of this unreliable public transport, most tourists prefer Linderhof Palace tours that include transportation . 

While driving from Munich to Linderhof Palace, you should take the A95 motorway and then the B2 road to Oberau. Follow the signs in Oberau to head towards road B23 (Ettaler Straße).

Outside of Ettal, turn left and take the road St2060 to reach Linderhof and then turn right for the palace.

Note: If you plan to drive during the winter months (October to April), winter equipment such as snow tires and snow chains are required. 

Parking at Linderhof Castle

Around 550 cars and 20 coaches can park at the Linderhof Castle’s paid parking lot .

There are ample parking slots for all visitors. 

Linderhof Palace opening hours

During the peak months (1 Apr to 15 Oct), the Linderhof Palace opens at 9 am and closes at 6 pm. 

During the lean months (16 Oct to 31 Mar), the palace opens late at 10 am and closes early at 4.30 pm. 

The fountain at Linderhof is operational only from mid-April to mid-October. 

During this period, the fountain starts daily at 9 am and closes at 6 pm, with a show every half an hour.

The Palace of Linderhof stays closed on public holidays, and all buildings remain closed on 1 Jan. 

Important: Even though the ticket office starts operation half an hour before the tourist attraction opens, we suggest you purchase the tickets online to avoid long waiting lines. You can either book a tour from Munich to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle or book a tour only to Linderhof Palace .

How long does Linderhof Palace take?

A visit to  Linderhof Palace  is only possible as  part of a guided tour .

A full day tour typically takes up to 10.5 hours.

Visitors who prefer the half-day tour of Linderhof Palace spend approximately three hours at the attraction.

With such an ample amount of time on your hands, you can explore the attraction freely.

Linderhof Palace waiting period

If you decide to purchase your tickets at Linderhof Palace, depending on the time of day and the season, you may have to wait in long queues at the ticket counter.

During peak season, the waiting may even exceed an hour.

Check out the Tripadvisor reviews of some of the visitors.

When you purchase Linderhof Palace tickets online, in advance, you get to skip these long lines.

Buying the tickets online has yet another advantage – you can avoid the ‘curse of the timed ticket.’

Let us explain.

Curse of the ‘timed ticket’

Only a limited number of tourists are allowed inside Linderhof Palace at a time, and the timed ticket helps the authorities ensure this limit. 

When you buy your tickets at the venue, you may have to wait in the long ticketing queue, and you may also have to wait for your time slot to arrive.

Here is a timeline to help you understand this better:

• You arrive at Linderhof Palace in Ettal, at 11 am
• After waiting in the ticketing queue for 45 minutes, you finally buy your tickets at 11.45 am.
• Since all tickets till 1 pm were sold out (remember, only a limited number of visitors can be inside at any point in time), you get tickets for the next available slot, which is 1.15 pm.
• Even though you have your Linderhof Palace ticket at 11.45 am, you still have to hang around at the entrance till 1.15 pm.

This additional wait is known as the ‘curse of the timed ticket.’

You can avoid the long wait in the ticketing queue and wait for your time slot to arrive by purchasing the Linderhof Palace tickets in advance.

Inside Linderhof Palace

The Linderhof Castle interiors are sure to leave you amazed.

Map of Linderhof Palace

Since all visitors must explore Linderhof Palace as part of a guided tour, there are no chances of getting lost or missing out on an important room. 

However, if you are aware of the palace’s layout, you will know what to expect. 

We detail the numerous Linderhof Palace inside rooms in the order in which you will see them during the guided tour.

Guided tour of Linderhof Palace starts from the Vestibule.

The building might seem like a large villa from the outside, but the inside will make you believe it’s a palace. 

The vestibule has a statue of Louis XIV of France in the middle of the room, a smaller copy of a monument erected in Paris in 1699.

You can see the Sun King’s head surrounded by golden beams of light on the ceiling. 

Two angels fly in front of it, which carries the motto of the Bourbons in their hands. The slogan reads – Not unequal to many.

Western Tapestry Chamber

The tour of the King’s rooms begins with the tapestry room. The stunning visuals of the room take the viewer into the King’s world of love and harmony.

The room’s ceiling painting is of Apollo receiving Venus, which is an indication of what to expect in the evenings. 

Yellow Cabinet

The next three rooms relate to each other wrt to their floor plan – two small semicircular cabinets enclose an oval Audience Chamber.

This room gets its name from the yellow wall coverings and ornamental panels.

This Yellow Cabinet has carved, embroidered, and stuccoed ornaments in silver, and the rest of the surface is light blue, which compliments the elegant trio of colors.

Audience Chamber

The Audience Chamber is a lavishly furnished room with multiple French court references.

The King never actually received any legations in this room, and that’s why it got used as an office.

Image: Schlosslinderhof.de

Don’t miss the gold-plated bronze desk set under the canopy.

Lilac Cabinet

The furniture and wall coverings are made of lilac silk and were meant to prepare the visitor for the adjacent bedroom. 

It is similar in design to the Yellow Cabinet.

King’s Bedroom

The King’s bedroom is huge for a relatively smaller Palace. 

In the center of the palace’s most expensive room is a gigantic bed, overseen by a canopy.

Ludwig’s symbolic color blue dominates the room. 

Above the bed, flying angels hold the Bavarian crown aloft.

Pink Cabinet

The East Wing and the West Wing of the Palace are identical, and the Pink Cabinet served as the dressing room for the King. 

The whole room is covered in pink, and wall panels portray the Court of Versailles’ members.

Dining Room

The Dining Room is decorated with carvings on the wall, which depict how the food comes to the table – gardening, hunting, fishing, and farming.

The table in the center is the main attraction and also known as the Wishing Table.

Linderhof Palace table sets itself up via a crank mechanism to be lowered to the kitchen to fill it. 

It is an 18th-century invention that allowed the Royals to dine without anyone watching over them. 

Besides, the King also loved to have his food alone and undisturbed.

Blue Cabinet

The Blue Cabinet is the fourth and last cabinet you will see on the guided tour. 

It is beautifully carved with blue silk covering. 

The pastels on the wall show various personalities from the French court under Louis XV.

Eastern Tapestry Chamber

This room is a counterpart of the Western Tapestry Chamber, and its interior decoration is very much similar. 

Apollo and Aurora, who symbolize the morning, are painted on the ceiling since the room is East facing.

Linderhof Palace Hall of Mirrors

There is hardly a spot in Linderhof Palace’s Hall of Mirrors, which isn’t covered by the mirror.

Everything in this room is opulent – the large mirrors, the centrally heated fireplaces, beautiful chimney, the furniture, the carpets, and the marble sculptures.

Wherever one looks, one will find a new reflection and exquisite ivory chandelier creates an effect of infinite candles on the wall.

Being a night person, the King is more likely to have spent his nights in the Hall of Mirrors marveling at the candle reflections.

Linderhof Palace weather

The best season to visit Linderhof Palace by car in summer. The skies are clear, and you can take in the scenic beauty of the surrounding land while you travel. 

During winter, road blockages, avalanches, storms, and wintry roads with reduced visibility and sloppy direction control are some of the main reasons why it becomes hazardous to drive to the Linderhof Palace. 

From October to April, you may need special equipment to beat the sloppy winter roads as you journey towards Linderhof. 

Before starting your road trip to Linderhof Palace, please get the latest advice from ADAC and OAMTC .

How far is Neuschwanstein Palace from Linderhof Palace?

The shortest route between the two Castles is 45 kilometres and leads through Austria.

Does Linderhof Palace receive snowfall?

There can be little or no snow in the region of the Castle, which is located at an altitude of approximtely 1000 m above sea level .

Is the Linderhof Palace wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the attraction is wheelchair accessible.

Can I take pictures inside the Linderhof Palace ?

Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside the Castle.

Is the Linderhof Palace equipped with free Wi-Fi?

Yes, you can avail free Wi-Fi from Linderhof Palace to the Water Parterre and the Terrace Gardens. The facility is also available in the ticket office area.

Can I bring my dog to the Linderhof Castle?

Yes, but you are allowed to take your dogs into the  Palace only by carr ying them. In the park, you must keep the dogs in a leash.

Is there a place in the Linderhof Castle where I can store my belongings?

Yes there is a locker facility on the premises for you to store your belongings.  Lockers  for large bags, rucksacks, photo equipment, etc., are available opposite the Schlosshotel. Lockers for smaller items are available near the toilets.

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My wife and I visited Linderhof Castle during our summer vacation in southwest Bavaria. The palace is near the village of Ettal, where we had a meal before making the 2.5 km walk up to the castle. This place is definitely worth seeing—unless you’re not a fan of sheer opulence! It was quite rainy the day we went, but that didn’t take away from the beauty of the palace.

Although you don’t get to see every room, the ones we did see were incredible. The Hall of Mirrors, the dining room with its table that lowers to the kitchen below, the bed chamber, the detached Moroccan House, and the outside gardens were all very impressive.

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• Visiting Schloss Linderhof: Opening Hours, Tickets, and Transportation

Schloss Linderhof is a popular day-trip destination to visit from Munich with easy transportation, long opening hours and the easiest ticket availability of Bavarian King Ludwig’s fantasy castles .

Schloss Linderhof Palace is located in the Ammer Valley near Oberammergau and Ettal. It is a popular day-trip destination from Munich and can be combined with visiting the more famous and popular Disney-like Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle. Opening hours are long and the palace is open on Mondays and most public holidays. The park is unfenced and tickets for the palace itself are fairly easy to obtain. Transportation to Schloss Linderhof is easiest by car but buses and tours from Munich are also available. A hotel and restaurant are located at Linderhof Park with many further options available in nearby Ettal and Oberammergau — the town famous for hosting the Oberammergauer Passion Play every decade.

Opening Hours for Schloss Linderhof Palace in Bavaria

Schloss Linderhof Palace has long opening hours. The palace may be seen daily with opening hours from April to mid-October from 9 am to 6 pm and mid-October to March from 10 am to 4 pm. Most of the smaller buildings and grottos in the garden are only open in summer (but the popular Venus Grotto will be closed for restoration until at least the end of 2024).

Schloss Linderhof Palace is closed on December 24, 25, and 31, January 1, and Faschingsdienstag (Mardi Gras).

The water features in Linderhof Park are in use from early April to mid-October. The main fountains and cascades in front of the Schloss are operated every half hour.

Buying Tickets to Visit Schloss Linderhof Castle

Admission tickets for Schloss Linderhof Palace are available in advance online or in person from the ticket center at the entrance to Linderhof Park. From here, it is a few minutes’ stroll to the palace itself inside the park.

The interior of the palace may only be seen on 30-minute guided tours — available in German or English. Times of the tour are stamped on the admission ticket allowing visitors to roam the garden and see other sites while waiting for the tour to start.

Admission tickets to Schloss Linderhof are €10 for the palace and structures in the garden and €9 in winter when only the palace is open. Admission is free for children under 18. In contrast to the very popular  Schloss Neuschwanstein , tickets for Schloss Linderhof are in much lesser demand and may be available at the ticket window even if no longer available online.

Admission to Linderhof Park itself is free. The park is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers but the palace itself is not.

Big savings on sightseeing are possible in Bavaria using one of the combination tickets:

• Königsschlösser Kombiticket – is €31 and gives admission to Linderhof, Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Herrenchiemsee. The ticket is valid for six months.
• Bavaria Castles and Parks Season Tickets – gives admission to more than 40 top sights in Bavaria. It is available for two weeks – €35 solo or €65 for a family of two adults and own children under 18, or a year for €50 solo / €85 family. This ticket is great value, often not clearly advertised but available from any site. In 2023, it even allows for online reservations at Linderhof (free) and compulsory at Schloss Neuschwanstein for €2.50 — great value to ensure admission without queuing or risking no tickets being available at all.

Transportation to Schloss Linderhof in Bavaria

A private car is the easiest way to reach Schloss Linderhof , Linderhof 14, 82488 Ettal, but bus services are also available. When on a day trip from Munich, a car or tour allow Linderhof to be seen on the same day as Schloss Neuschwanstein and other sights such as the Wieskirche , Oberammergau , and Ettal .

Visit Linderhof Palace by Car

Schloss Linderhof Castle is on a small country road 10 km (6 miles) from the monastery town Ettal, which is near Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Ample parking is available. This lovely road continues to Reute in Austria and is a useful shortcut when traveling to Füssen and Schloss Neuschwanstein. Snow could be a problem in the winter months.

Public Transportation to Schloss Linderhof

Schloss Linderhof can be reached a few times per day on Bus 9622. This public bus runs from Oberammergau station via Ettal to Schloss Linderhof a few times per day. Services are limited, especially on weekends, so double-check timetables before setting out. From Garmisch-Partenkirchen use bus 9606, which runs to Füssen via Oberau, Oberammergau, Wieskirche, and Schwangau, and change to bus 9622 in Ettal.

The closest train station to Schloss Linderhof is Oberammergau although Oberau (on the mainline from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen) is often the better choice for changing to the local bus. Change in these towns to the bus as described above.

Check timetables at German Railways (Deutsche Bahn): Munich-Linderhof Schloß, Ettal . The bus stop closest to the palace is Linderhof Schloß, Ettal. (Copy & Paste if necessary, as the bus stop kept the ß that is no longer used in modern German for Schloss.)

The Bayern Ticket is often a great savings deal when using public transportation in Bavaria. It is available online from German Railways too.

On the whole, public transportation to Linderhof is a fine choice when staying in the area but from Munich, few would regret rather taking an organized day-trip tour , especially as it could include visiting Schloss Neuschwanstein as well.

Visit Schloss Linderhof and Schloss Neuschwanstein on Bus Tours

Day trips are available from Munich to Schloss Linderhof. It is possible to combine both Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Linderhof on a single-day trip when taking a bus tour. Visiting both castles on the same day is near impossible when using public transportation but easy on a tour or by own car.

Schloss Linderhof Palace is a popular day-trip destination from Munich (München). However, many pleasant hotels (see Tripadvisor on Oberammergau ) are available in this lovely part of Bavaria. Further popular sights in the region include Schloss Neuschwanstein , Schloss Hohenschwangau , Ettal , Oberammergau , Füssen , Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Zugspitze.

King Ludwig’s most expensive palace,  Schloss Herrenchiemsee Castle , is on the opposite side of Munich towards Salzburg and also worth the journey.

More on King Ludwig’s Castles and Palaces

The three fantasy castles of King Ludwig are all near Munich and are popular day trips whether on bus tours, driving, or using public transportation. Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Linderhof are to the southwest and may be seen on the same day when driving or on tours. Schloss Herrencheimsee is to the southeast and also a good stopover en route to Salzburg.

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Linderhof Palace, Germany: The Fairytale Palace you Have to Visit

Linderhof palace is one of the most luxurious palaces in germany. with its spectacular hall of mirrors and mysterious venus grotto, the palace is impressive..

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The palace was built by King Ludwig II, the same architect of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. The Linderhof palace was the only palace that was completed before King Ludwig II mysteriously died. Linderhof palace is one of the three castles that King Ludwig II built-in Bavaria Germany and is not only the only complete one but also the smallest.

The Linderhof Palace in Germany was inspired by Versaille. It may be lacking in size but it definitely makes up in opulence and beauty. It is really a palace from a Disney movie, and if you’re like me and have an active imagination, the tour will have you feeling like a princess from a faraway land. I kid you not. The Linderhof Palace was once a hunting lodge that belonged to King Ludwig’s father Maximillian II.

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A Tour of Linderhof Palace

You can only enter the Linderhof Palace in Germany on a guided tour. You can make reservations in advance only by mail or fax. Since this wasn’t convenient our group from Munich just showed up and waited less than 20 minutes to get in. The palace tour is less than 25 minutes and is offered in both German and English.

You may think that the tour is short compared to other palace tours in Germany. But it is still really worthwhile in my opinion as the interior is really beautiful and unique. The Hall of Mirrors is one of the stars of the show with its clever placement of mirrors that gives the illusion of a never-ending corridor. You won’t be allowed to take photos inside the palace though so you have to take my word on this. You’ll have to take my word for it that it really has an Alice in Wonderland feel.

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The Linderhof Palace Grounds

I also really enjoyed the park grounds of the palace.  There are formal gardens, water features, a Moorish Kiosk and a Moroccan House.  We ate at the restaurant near the entrance, but there were lots of great spots for a picnic. My only complaint was that the buildings on the grounds were not signed, so it was difficult to know why there were a Moorish Kiosk and a Moroccan House (actually built in Morocco) in the middle of Bavaria.

The Venus Grotto

Perhaps the most unique feature found on the palace grounds is the Venus Grotto, an illuminated artificial cave made especially for King Ludwig II that illustrated the first act of Richard Wagner’s Tannhaüser.  I guess it was more than just a regular favourite.

Maybe he just needed a little space to dance around, since his Hall of Mirrors was obviously not interesting enough. Perhaps this is what they are speaking about when they say that King Ludwig II was eccentric. It makes you wonder what he would have been like living in the 21st century… But I digress…

Entrance to the Venus Grotto is also available only by a tour that lasts about minutes.  The tour is only held in German (to the best of my knowledge), but even if you don’t speak German, the visual and sound effects still make it worth seeing.

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Know Before You Go to Linderhof Palace:

• Linderhof Palace is open from 9:00 – 6:00 pm April – October 15th.   Important Travel tip:   The previous opening times mentioned are the best time to go.  While the palace itself is open from 10:00 – 4:00 from October 16th – March, the Grotto, Moroccan House, and Moorish Kiosk are all closed.  Plus the fountains won’t be turned on and there won’t be much to see in the gardens.
• Entrance to Linderhof Palace costs €8.50
• Bring a picnic, the park is gorgeous!  Alternatively, there is a restaurant at the entrance to the grounds.
• Linderhof Palace can be reached by taking a train from Munich to the nearby village of Ettal. Then hop on a bus which takes you directly to the palace.   Travel tip:   While in Ettal, take a minute to explore Ettal Abbey, it’s a beautiful Benedictine monastery home to ~50 monks.
• More info can be found about Linderhof on the official web page here .
• You can purchase a combination ticket (Köningsschlösser) for €26. This ticket will give you entrance into Neuschwanstein , Herrenchiemsee, and Linderhof.

Tour To Linderhof Castle

Top Tip: Palace Day Trip  

If you’re looking for a great way to not only see the Linderhof Palace but also Neuschwanstein then I highly recommend this half-day tour . This tour is great if you want to avoid the logistics of having to plan it all on your own or are limited with time.

The Linderhof Palace is one of my favourite palace tours in Germany, and after you’ve seen it for yourself you’ll know exactly why.

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Linderhof Palace

Linderhof Palace and its surrounding park is one of the most artistic and stylistically complex ensembles of the 19th century. The "Royal Villa" is the only palace King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886) was able to complete (1878). It is influenced by French architecture and modelled on the small summer palaces, usually set in parkland, that were built in France in the 18th century and were also often to be found in Germany in the parks of larger palaces.

Behind the Baroque façade is a Rococo world with motifs from the age of Louis XV of France. Ludwig’s creation in the Second Rococo or Neo-Rococo style, however, shows a strong South German influence: Ludwig took over a great deal from the Rococo legacy of his own ancestors with which he was familiar from his childhood, such as the Amalienburg in Nymphenburg and the Ornate Rooms of the Munich Residence.

The rich and abundant ornamentation, with its many sculptural elements, is thus not merely an attempt at imitation. In Linderhof Palace Ludwig II created rooms of such sumptuousness that they far surpass everything that inspired them, as well as showing workmanship of an incomparable artistic quality

Linderhof Park Park buildings

Linderhof 12 82488 Ettal 08822 9203-0 für Anfragen/ for inquiries : 08822 9203-49 www.schlosslinderhof.de

Opening hours

23 March-15 Oct .: 9 am-6 pm 16 Oct. -22 March: 10 am-4.30 pm open daily

Tickets on sale 23 March-15 October: 8.30 am-5.30 pm 16 October-22 March: 9.30 am-4 pm

Guided tour only

Closed on: January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24/25/31

General information on opening times and admission fees

Guided tours

The visit of the palace is only possible with a guided tour; we offer guided tours in German and English (approximately 25 minutes ).

Admission fees 2024

Palace and park buildings 10 euros regular 9 euros reduced

In winter the park buildings are closed , but the palace can be visited: 9 euros regular 8 euros reduced

Tickets for the Linderhof palace complex are also available online in our ticket shop .

"Königsschlösser" combination ticket (King Ludwig II's palaces) 31 euros The combination ticket is valid for six months; you can visit each of the palaces Herrenchiemsee, Linderhof, and Neuschwanstein once.

Children under 18 are admitted free of charge .

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From mid April to mid-October daily 9 am-6 pm

Fountain every 30 minutes

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Oberau or Oberammergau www.bahn.com

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550 car parking spaces, 14 bus parking spaces (with costs)

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Khanty-Mansiysk: Why you simply must visit this northern land of mammoths

“I have been to Yugra many times. I was sworn in as a Siberian in a cedar forest,” producer Andrey Suleikov writes in the preface to a collection of legends called Yugra. It’s My Land . “I tasted lingonberries in the cold and could not tell whether the berries were coated in sugar or ice. I also enjoyed outdoor hot springs while taking a traditional Siberian bath." 

Fuel pumping stations

Sounds more like time travel than a present-day tourist trip, doesn’t it? But that is what Yugra is like: a fusion between prehistoric things like mammoths and modernity, which has brought oil, gas and new buildings. Even the region’s official name (which is quite long: the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra) combines the present with the past.

Tying a ribbon is a national tradition

There is a beautiful legend about Yugra’s origins. In one very bright, warm and sunny city, twins of unprecedented beauty were born: a brother named Yug and a sister named Ra. At first, they grew up like ordinary small children, but with age they began to argue and fight, so much so that when they did flames flared up around them. The townspeople were afraid that they would burn everything down, so they exiled Yug and Ra to a remote northern land covered with ice and snow. The brother and sister illuminated this land with their light and made it warm so that people could come here to live. Yug and Ra stopped fighting and began living together in harmony. Since then, this northern land has been called Yugra.

When you look at the map, it may seem that Khanty-Mansiysk is located almost in the middle of Russia. However, the climate here is similar to regions of the Far North. In winter, the temperature here drops to below -40 degrees Celsius.

We asked local residents and people who know this region well to tell us more about it and to share some tips for tourists who come to visit.

Why should a foreigner visit Khanty-Mansiysk?

“If you want to feel the coldness and colors of Russian winter, then you should definitely stop by in our small cozy town,” says a local tattoo artist, Semyon Chepurnoy.

A Khanty man in a traditional dress

Yevgeny Zinovyev, a journalist and the former editor-in-chief of a local media outlet, says that Khanty-Mansiysk provides the opportunity to experience a real and not touristy part of Russia. “In winter, there are frosts, snowdrifts and wind. In summer, heat, midges and bears. At any time of the year, you can experience the everyday life and customs of the indigenous peoples: the Khanty and Mansi. And of course, in Khanty-Mansiysk you can get to know the backbone of modern Russia – its oil and gas sector."

“We have unique scenery here. Khanty-Mansiysk is located on seven hills and is surrounded by the taiga. There are a lot of fish in the rivers, and a lot of mushrooms, berries and pine nuts in the forests surrounding the city,” says local insurance company employee Sergey Yankovich.

View of the city and the Irtysh River

The harsh climate of the region influences how local residents relate to visitors. “Residents of the city are very good-natured and welcoming and are always ready to offer help in any situation, even to a stranger, because in the north, there is an unspoken rule: If you see that a person is in distress, be sure to help them, because tomorrow, it may be you in their place. The harsh climate and surrounding scenery leave no room for error, especially in winter,” Sergey says.

Things to see/do/taste in Khanty-Mansiysk

Mammoths at the Archeopark

According to Irina Pudova, a local resident and the author of a collection of legends called Yugra: It’s My land , the first thing to do in Khanty-Mansiysk is to see the local mammoths. Seven life-size bronze prehistoric animals "roam" the area near Samarovsky Hill on the grounds of the Archeopark complex. Here you will also find a prehistoric bison, a pack of wolves, a cave bear, two woolly rhinos and prehistoric people themselves.

Sculptures of bisons at the Archeopark cultural and tourist complex

“Then you could get something to eat,” Irina advises. “The thing to do is to go to any local restaurant of Siberian cuisine and ask for muksun. It is a valuable freshwater fish of the salmon family, which is highly prized by locals and tourists alike.”

Khanty-Mansiysk is a relatively new city and only received this status in 1950. Soo oil was discovered in the region, prompting a dramatic push in its development. Prior to that, there were just Siberian settlements built by Russia in the late 16th century. Irina is impressed that a modern city was built in such harsh conditions.

The Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin

“Cultural objects, squares, houses - all this is unique. And everything is new, there is nothing very ancient here. Except for mammoths!” she says.

In addition to the Archeopark mentioned above, Yevgeny Zinovyev’s list of favorite places in the city includes the Museum of Geology, Oil and Gas, along with the Museum of Nature and Man and the centuries-old cedars in the Samarovsky Chugas natural park. He recommends checking out the views from the observation deck near the Monument to the Explorers of the Yugra Land and paying a visit to a local bathhouse.

'Red Dragon' bridge over the Irtysh River

Yevgeny also provided us a checklist of culinary delights that anyone visiting Khanty-Mansiysk should be sure to try:

• Muksun (in any form but best of all frozen and sliced as Stroganina).
• Wild berries (cranberry, cowberry, cloudberry).
• Venison (in any form but best of all stewed and sprinkled with frozen berries and pine nuts).

Sergey Yankovich recommends visiting the open-air ethnographic museum Torum Maa, which means "Sacred Land" in Mansi. “There you can get acquainted with the history of the city and the district, as well as with the life of the indigenous peoples of the Khanty and Mansi, who belong to the Finno-Ugric group,” Sergey says.

Torum Maa ethnic center

In addition, he advises anyone who comes to Khanty-Mansiysk to visit the spot where the Ob and Irtysh rivers meet, pay a visit to Misne Hotel’s restaurant and taste traditional dishes there, as well as dishes prepared by local fishermen and hunters while in the taiga.

According to Semyon Chepurnoy, the Valley of Streams natural park is another must for any visitor. It is one of local residents’ favorite recreation areas, where you can stroll along a dedicated footpath offering stunning views of the city. Semyon also advises trying pancakes at the GoodFood chain of cafes.

What are the best souvenirs?

“We all love something mystical and supernatural. There is a strong culture of shamanism here, so I think it’s cool to take with you some local amulets charged by a shaman—a bear claw or a pendant made of beads and deerskin,” says Irina Pudova.

A Khanty woman in the traditional dress selling souvenirs

Sergey Yankovich advises that authentic souvenirs can be found at the Crafts Center on Roznina Street. “There you can also see and even try on the national costumes of the Khanty and Mansi and try to solve traditional puzzles that representatives of the indigenous peoples made for their children.”

According to Yevgeny Zinovyev, the best souvenirs are Khanty and Mansi amulets, clothes, jewelry, as well as traditional local treats such as muksun, wild berries, pine nuts and venison.

Cowberry bush

For his part, Semyon Chepurnoy recommends bringing away memories and photographs as well as a little bit of Siberian Frost ❄.

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Welcome to the land of sheer silent whiteness. Its vast expanses are filled with fresh Arctic air, howling winds, and the spirit of true adventure. Come with us to the lands of the ancient Khanty and Mansi tribes that survived in this harsh climate of the Nether-Polar Urals . See the mountains that defy any logical or geological reason for their existence. Experience the wonders of this sparsely populated land where you can hardly see a human trace. Welcome to Yugra!

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The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – Yugra (KhMAO) is located in the central part of the West Siberian Plain, stretching from west to east from the Ural Range to the Ob-Yenisei Watershed. The vast areas of this plain, as well as the Lower Priob region, are considered one of the most recently inhabited areas.

The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area (KhMAO) was established in 1930. Its name comes from two main northern indigenous peoples – the Khanty and the Mansi. From 1944 it was legally part of the Tyumen Region , but in 1993 the Area received autonomy and became a full-fledged territorial entity of the Russian Federation. It is a part of the Urals Federal District. The administrative centre is the city of Khanty-Mansiysk , whereas the largest city is Surgut. The word Yugra was introduced to the name of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area in 2003 to pay tribute to the old name used by the locals to call the territories lying beyond the North Urals.

The KhMAO borders the Komi Republic in the north-west, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District in the north, the Krasnoyarsk Area and the Tomsk Region in the east and south-east, the Tyumen Region in the south and the Sverdlovsk Region in the south-west.

The area of the territory is 534,801 sq.km, the length from north to south is 800 km, from west to east is 1400 km. The population of this huge territory is 1,674,676 people as of 2020, which is the same amount as people living in Barcelona or Munich.

The main part of the territory is a huge, poorly dissected plain where absolute elevation marks rarely exceed 200 meters above sea level. The western part of the KhMAO territory is characterized by low and middle mountainous terrains with some Alpine relief featured in the Subpolar Urals. Here are ridges and spurs of the mountain system of the North Urals and the Subpolar Urals. The maximum absolute elevations are on the border with the Komi Republic . Mount Narodnaya (1,895m) is the highest peak.

More than 800 species of higher plants grow in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area . Almost the entire territory is covered by taiga forests that occupy about 52% of the area. Spruce, fir, pine, cedar, larch, birch, alder grow here. In the northern parts of the area, the composition of the vegetation is greatly influenced by perennial permafrost. Light lichen grasslands which are used as deer pastures are widespread there. Tundra dominates in the mountainous and hilly areas. River floodplains and lowlands are characterized by meadow vegetation, the so-called water meadows. High floodplains of large rivers are mainly covered with woods that mainly feature willows, birches and aspens. Forests and swamps are rich in berries and various valuable plants, most of which are used in traditional indigenous medicine.

The animal world is typical for the Russian taiga zone. There are 369 species of vertebrates. Mammals are represented by 60 species (28 of them are commercial species). The most common and valuable of them are wild reindeer, elk, fox, sable, fox, squirrel, marten, ermine, Siberian weasel, polecat, mink, weasel, otter, hare and others. Wolverine and West Siberian river beaver are included in the Red Book of Russia.

There are 256 bird species in the region, including 206 sedentary and nesting species. Some rare bird species are listed in the Red Book. There are 42 species of fish in rivers and lakes. Of these, 19 species are commercial, among them are starlet sturgeon, lelema, muksun (whitefish), pelyad, chir, lake herring, wader, tugun, freshwater cod, pike, ide, roach, bream, fir, perch, ruff, golden and silver crucian carp, carp (carp is grown in the cooling ponds of the Surgutskaya and Nizhnevartovskaya hydroelectric plants). Sturgeon is listed in the Red Book. There is an abundance of mosquitoes and gnats in the area, the greatest activity of which is in the second half of summer.

Yugra can boast of over 2 thousand large and small rivers, the total length of which is 172,000 km. The main rivers are the Ob (3,650 km), the Irtysh (3,580 km). These are some of the largest rivers in Russia. Other significant rivers include the tributaries of the Ob (the Vakh, Agan, Tromyogan, Bolshoy Yugan, Lyamin, Pim, Bolshoy Salym, Nazym, Severnaya Sosva, Kazym rivers), the tributary of the Irtysh (the Konda River) and the Sogom River. Ten rivers are over 500 km long. All the Yugra rivers with the exception of the rivers in the Ural part of the region are characterized by rather slow currents, gentle slopes, some surge wave phenomena, spring and summer floods. The Ob River basin extends over a distance of 700-200 km from the mouths of its tributaries. Such abundance of water facilitates the appearance of floodplain swamps and seasonal lakes.

The region's swamps are predominantly of the upper and transitional type. Those water basins occupy about a third of the region. About 290,000 lakes with the area of more than 1 ha are surrounded by swamps and forests. The largest lakes are Tursuntsky Tuman, Levushinsky Tuman, Vandemtor and Trmemtor. The deepest lakes are Kintus (48 m) and Syrky Sor (42 m). However, most of the lakes (about 90%) are modest and quite small and have no surface runoff.

The area is rich in resources of fresh, mineral and thermal underground waters, which are still insignificantly used.

The climate is moderately continental. Winters are harsh, snowy and long, and summers are short and relatively warm. The territory is protected from the west by the Ural Mountains but its openness from the north has a significant impact on the climate formation because cold air masses from the Arctic freely penetrate the area. The flat character of the terrain with a large number of rivers, lakes and swamps also has its impact. Most of the precipitation falls during the warm seasons. But even with a small amount of precipitation, their evaporation is very low, which as a result contributes to the formation of the zone of excessive moisture throughout the Yugra. The snow cover is stable from late October to early May, its height varies from 50 to 80 cm. The region is characterized by a rapid change of weather conditions, especially in transitional seasons (autumn and spring), as well as during the day. Late spring and early autumn frosts are rather frequent and can happen even until mid-June. Average January temperatures range from -18ºC to -24ºC (0 F to -11 F) and can reach -60ºC to -62ºC (-76 F to -80 F) when the northern cold air masses break through. The average temperature in July, the warmest month of the year, ranges from +15ºC to +20ºC (+59 F to +68 F) and on very rare days can reach a maximum temperature of +36ºC (+97 F). The prevailing wind direction is north in summer and south in winter.

The weather in the mountains is quite changeable and cool even in summer. The best time to visit the region's mountains is between July and mid-August.

The Yugra of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area has a huge natural resource potential. These are oil and gas deposits, forests, gold and iron ore deposits, as well as bauxites, copper, zinc, lead, niobium, tantalum, brown and hard coal deposits, rock crystal, quartz and piezo quartz, peat deposits, etc. The region has plenty of natural resources. In terms of natural gas reserves, the Yugra ranks second in the Russian Federation after the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District .

The industry is dominated by oil and gas production, power generation and processing industries, including woodworking except for pulp and paper production.

The Khanty-Mansi area has very developed tourism of all kinds. There is a modern infrastructure for cultural exploration as well as for active recreation.

Fans of sports and eco-friendly tourism will be able to conquer majestic mountains and raft down picturesque rivers, enjoy the beauty of nature in nature reserves and natural parks. The hills and mountains of this area open up endless opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.

The mountainous part of the Subpolar Urals located on the territory of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area is very beautiful. The highest peaks of the Ural Mountains are situated here.

Being the highest point of the whole Urals, Mount Narodnaya (1,895 m), also known as Naroda and Poenurr and translated as People's Mountain is territorially situated in the Subpolar Urals, on the border of the Yugra Area and the Komi Republic . It is the highest point in European Russia outside the Caucasus. This leads to its large topographic prominence of 1,772 metres (5,814 ft).

The top of the mountain is half a kilometre from the border towards Yugra. As for the name of the mountain, scientists could not come to a common opinion for a long time, so there are two versions. According to one version, in the Soviet years, an expedition of pioneers gave the mountain a name in honour of the Soviet people - Narodnaya (the stress is on the second syllable). According to the other version, even before the arrival of the first Soviet tourists, the peak was named after the River Naroda (the stress is on the first syllable) flowing at the foot of the mountain. The Nenets peoples called the River Naroda Naro, which means a thicket or a dense forest, and the Mansi peoples called it Poengurr or Poen-urr, which translates as the top, or head. The maps used to refer to it as Mount Naroda or Mount Naroda-Iz. Nowadays, it appears everywhere as Narodnaya.

In the 1980s, someone set a bust of Lenin on the top of the mountain. Its remains can be found there to this day. There is one more symbolic relic there – some Orthodox believers erected a worship cross on top of Mount Narodnaya after a Procession of the Cross.

The slopes of the mountain are steeper in the north-east and south-west and there are many steep rocks on them. The south-eastern and northern parts of the mountain are more gentle but they are also covered with scree. Be vigilant and careful when climbing! On the slopes of the mountain, there are many not only boulders but also caverns filled with clear water as well as ice. There are glaciers and snowfields. From the north-eastern part of the mountain, you can observe Lake Blue near which tourists and travellers like to make bivouacs.

Mesmerizing with its beauty and inaccessibility, it attracts many tourists and fans of active recreation. This majestic mountain is quite remote from the settlements, so getting to it is not an easy task. The mountain is located in the Yugyd Va National Park , so it is necessary to register in advance and get a visit permit from the park administration. How to get to the park administration and get a permit, read the article on the Yugyd Va National Park .

Mountain Zaschita (1,808 m) is the second-highest peak in the Ural Mountains, after Mount Narodnaya . Mysteriously, the name of the mountain, which roughly translates as Defense or Protection Mount, does not correlate in any way with the Mansi names of the nearby mountains and rivers. The origin of the name is unknown. There are some speculations but we will consider just one of them. On the map of the Northern Urals which was made by the Hungarian researcher Reguli the closest peak to Mount Narodnaya was called gnetying olu. Its location coincides with that of the present-day Mount Zaschita . The name gnetying olu in the Mansi can be deciphered as a mountain on which there is some help from ice. The mountain is believed to protect deer grazing on glaciers from mosquitoes. So, early topographers called the mountain more briefly – Mount Defense. Indeed, the slopes of this mountain are covered with a lot of snow and glaciers (the Yugra, Naroda, Kosyu, Hobyu glaciers and others). And it is here that the Mansi shepherds bring their deer which can rest on glaciers and snow. Summarizing all the above, we can say that Zaschita Mount is to some extent protection for deer from mosquitoes. The very name Zaschita appeared on maps with the beginning of hiking tours in the Subpolar Urals.

Mount Neroyka (1,645 m) is 100 km from Neroyka village, the closest tourist base to this peak. In the 1950s, people who were engaged in quartz mining near the mountain worked and lived in this base. Later, a gravel road was built from the village of Saranpaul to the mountain for large-scale development of the quartz deposit. In recent years, the road has not been much used and is practically not cleaned from snow in winter. There has been a plant built 20 km down from the mountain for primary processing of quartz with the use of nanotechnologies. There is an annual big camping event near the mountain. It is organized by the Tourism Department of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area. You can have a 1-hour helicopter ride to the mountain from the village of Saranpaul. Should you wish to fly from the city of Khanty-Mansiysk , be prepared to fly over the taiga for 2.5-3 hours.

Quite inquisitive tourists happened to discover, by a lucky chance, a Pyramid similar to that of Cheops but four times bigger. It is located on the territory of the Narodo-Ityinsky Ridge. The closest to the pyramid is the village of Saranpaul. The sizes of the found pyramid are as follows: the height is 774 m, in comparison to the Egyptian pyramid which is 147 m; the length of a lateral edge is 230 m whereas the Egyptian pyramid is 1 km. The pyramid is located precisely according to the cardinal directions, there is not a single degree deviation at that. The origin of the pyramid is unknown, scientists are still making assumptions. No traces of human activity were found near the pyramid. The only way to get here at this time is by helicopter.

Samarovskaya Mountain is another wonder that is baffling many people. It is dividing the city of Khanty-Mansiysk into northern and southern parts. Few now living residents know that in the old days the highest part of the modern city used to bear a plural name of the Samarovsky Mountains among which there were Mount Palenina, Komissarskaya, Miroslavskaya, Filinova, and Romanova. Originally, there was a village called Samarovo amidst these mountains. Until now, many issues bewilder both residents and scientists. How could a mountain form in the middle of the West Siberian Plain? What is inside it? Won't the weight of the buildings erected on the top of the mountain affect its height? The uniqueness of Samarovskaya Mountain is that it consists of numerous large stones, boulders, rocks that are absolutely foreign to this area. Scientists have not yet come to a consensus on the mountain’s origin.

The Yugra is very famous for its ski resorts, the main of which are:

• The Cedar Ravine ski resort (Surgut city, Naberezhny Ave. 39/1)
• Three Mountains (Trekhgorie) ski resort (30 km from Nizhnevartovsk, Ermakovsky settlement)
• Stone Cape (Kamenniy Mys) ski resort (near the city of Surgut)
• Pine Urman ski resort ( Khanty-Mansiysk , Sportivnaya Str., 24)

The far-away lands of the Yugra are the blessed sanctuaries for many animals as the area is rather hostile to a human There are reserves, natural parks, wildlife sanctuaries here that aim to protect the national treasures of the lands. Having visited these regions once, you would crave for coming back again and again to feel that unique sense of unity with nature, to forget about the urban fuss and and hustles whatsoever. The harsh but beautiful nature of this extraordinary area leaves an indelible trace in the soul of every person.

On the territory of the district there are 25 specially protected natural areas, the most famous of them are:

• The reserves are two: the Malaya Sosva Reserve and the Yugan Reserve, the latter was established in 1982 as the largest reserve of taiga landscapes. The purpose of the reserves was to study unobtrusively and carefully preserve the endemic flora and fauna without disturbing natural processes. Hunting and economic activities are prohibited here, which is important for the preservation of natural ecosystems.
• The natural parks are the Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park, the Siberian Sloping Hills (Uvaly), the Numto (also called Lake Numto), and the Kondinskie Lakes.

These reserves and natural parks offer tourists their own excursion programs to make visiting their territory much more enjoyable and educational.

The Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park is located in the center of Khanty-Mansiysk , on a small hill between the Ob and Irtysh rivers.

The territory of the Siberian Sloping Hills (Uvaly) natural park is 350 km away from the city of Khanty-Mansiysk . You can get there by helicopter or by plane. The office of the park is located at 7a Pionerskaya Street, Nizhnevartovsk.

The Kondinskie Lakes Natural Park is located 380 km from Khanty-Mansiysk . Half of the park is covered with swamps, but there is also a recreational area. There you can rest, swim, do some amateur fishing, picking berries (cowberries, cranberries) and mushrooms is permitted. There is only one independent walking route here, it runs for 3 km in the deep forest. It is a cool place for kids since the park is equipped with sports grounds, a pool and a small zoo where the kids can interact with brown bear cubs. What else, try the TaiPark, it is a rope course running at the height of 2.5 meters, having 15 stages, the full length is 125 meters. There is an opportunity to order water walking tours in the town of Sovetsky, which can be reached by train from Khanty-Mansiysk .

The Numto Nature Park is located almost in the center of the West Siberian Plain, in the Beloyarsk district of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area, 300 km from the city of Surgut and 200 km from the town of Beloyarsk. It is located on the border of Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area. The administration of the park is located at 2, Beloyarsky micro-district, 4a. The territory of the natural park is a treasure trove of archaeological and ethnocultural monuments. As of today, there have been discovered 20 architectural monuments, including fortified and not fortified settlements, places of worship abandoned by the peoples who lived here from the Stone Age to almost the present day. Researchers have also found 65 monuments of ethnic value, the main of which are worship objects, sacred places and cemeteries.

The Malaya Sosva Reserve includes several subordinated territories and sanctuaries, including Lake Ranghe-Tour. The reserve offers a 4-km walking guided route that gets the visitors introduced to the typical features and characteristics of flora and fauna of the region. The route is called Bear Trail and you can spot bears there (don’t come close though, we’ve already written how to behave if you meet a bear in the wild). Also, you will see the River Malaya Sosva, some marshes, ancient cultural monuments and other nice sights. Permission to visit the reserve can be obtained from the administration of the reserve at Lenina Str. 46, town Sovetskiy.

As to the Yugan Nature Reserve , it is inaccessible to common hikers who are afraid of flying since there are no roads to it. The only way to get there is taking a helicopter ride. You also must obtain a permit in the administration of the reserve, go accompanied by employees of the reserve, and only on special transport of the reserve (motorboat, snowmobile). The central manor of the Reserve and the administration are located in the village of Ugut. To get to this village, you should first go to the town of Surgut, then go to the town of Pyt-Yakh, and from it there is a road to the village of Ugut. It is about 100 km from Ugut to the southern border of the reserve i, and another 25 km to the nearest cordon. The administration works from Monday to Friday. You can request a permit via mail at [email protected] , order a guided tour at [email protected]

The Yugra lands are heaven for water sports aficionados. They can have some awesome fishing or go rafting along such rivers as: the river Naroda, the Deep Sabun, etc.

The Naroda River is 140 km long. It is the left tributary of the Manya River located in the Ob River basin. The river has its origin on the south-western slope of Mount Narodnaya . It is a mountain-taiga river with rapids, swifts, numerous rolls, which attracts interest among water tourists. However, it is usually not rafted very often.

The Deep Sabun River flows through the territory of the Siberian Sloping Hills Nature Park. The park has developed multi-day water routes. It is possible to raft along the river in summer and to go skiing along it in winter.

The Kondinskie Lakes are a system of lakes along the left bank of the Konda River. The largest lake is the Arantur, with pine forests on the northern side and sandy beaches well equipped for a nice relaxing me-time. The water heats up well in summer. The small river Okunevaya and the river Maly Akh flow into the lake. The Maly Akh comes in on the west side and connects lake Arantur with Lake Pon-Tour. This lake is the richest in fish, and there is also a parking lot for fishermen here. The streams connect Pon-Tour with small lakes Krugloe and Lopukhovoye. When you look at Lopukhovoe lake, you feel as if you have found yourself in a fabulous place: more than half of its surface is covered with white lilies, as well as yellow flowers of the water-beans. Then the river Big Akh, which flows into the river Konda, connects all the lakes into a single system. Along the river there are many archeological monuments such as forts and settlements which have paths to them. The southernmost lake of the park is Ranghe-Tour.

Yugra is not the easiest destination and not the most accessible, but the effort is well worth it. You should first get to the capital of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – the city of Khanty-Mansiysk either by air or by train.

Khanty-Mansiysk is based on the premises of the former village Samarovo founded in 1582. It used to be the territory of the Khanty people and a pit stop for coachmen who rode their wagons across the country. The village was founded by Russian Count Samara, thus the name Samarovo. The modern city actually began to develop in 1930 because amidst the Siberian taiga there finally started to appear stone houses on the high bank of the Irtysh River. In 1940, the village was renamed into Khanty-Mansiysk by the name of the peoples living on this territory – the Khanty and the Mansi, and in 1950 it received the status of a town.

The city has several attractions. Mount Samarovskaya is probably the biggest natural and scientific wonder. It divides the city in two parts and causes many concerns for urban developers who always wonder whether this mountain can move making the buildings slide or even sink in.

Another beauty is the century-old cedar grove that is within the city limits. The grove is a part of the natural park Samarovsky Chugas. The word chugas in the language of the Khanty means a lonely hill in the low river floodplain.

The park is one of the main attractions of the city, it hosts an open-air ethnographic museum called the Torum Maa, a cultural and tourist complex called Archaeopark, a biathlon center. Kids and adults, nature lovers and fans of culture love this place dearly.

A memorial sign to Yugra's discoverers is installed on top of the Samarovsky Chugas. It is a tall stele pyramid divided into three portions. On the lower level, there is a restaurant, on the second level is a small museum, and on the third level there is an observation deck, 40 m above the ground, with a magnificent view of the Irtysh River and the river port. The pyramid is decorated by the bas-relief depicting the discoverers of the region, from the 16th-century Count Samara to the geologists of the 20th century.

Another trademark of Khanty-Mansiysk is the State Museum of Nature and Man. The museum hosts a gallery and a workshop of a famous artist G. Rayshev.

The city has a lot of small monuments generously spread around the city. There is the Khanty family resting on a camp, this monument is near the airport building. You can take a pic at the Golden Tambourine located at the intersection of Gagarin Street and Mira Street. Connoisseurs of culture should also visit the Sun – the Theatre of Ob-Ugrian Peoples, it is the world's first professional theatre of Khanty and Mansi peoples. And if you are travelling with kids, the Khanty-Mansiysk Puppet Theatre is a must-visit. In the period from May to October, you can take a boat ride to the confluence of two rivers – the Ob and the Irtysh. Yugra Service Co. operates such cruises, you can find more information locally at their address Tobolsk Trakt street 4, Khanty-Mansiysk .

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