World Heritage decision: Ludwig Iis Schlösser before the big triumph!

World Heritage decision: Ludwig Iis Schlösser before the big triumph!

On Saturday, July 11, 2025, a significant decision will be made in Paris: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will decide on the inclusion of the impressive castles of Ludwig II of Bavaria in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Schlössers Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee are in focus, as are the royal family on the Schachen. [Augsburger Allgemeine] (https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/welterbe-wahrische-in-unesco- dececision-ludwig-ii-building-high-hight-gaschen-110419527) declared that the application was submitted under the motto "built dreams" and the acceptance of the application is already recommended is.

Ludwig II, also known as the fairy tale king, was not only a fan of Richard Wagner, but also realized a variety of exceptional construction projects. Its locks are not only well preserved, they also show an impressive variety of architectural and artistic styles, which makes them a valuable cultural heritage. Merkur emphasizes that Neuschwanstein was built in the second half of the 19th century and the grace of a medieval knight's castle should radiate.

Technical miracles in a fairytale style

What makes the locks particularly attractive are the modern amenities that Ludwig II has built in. Neuschwanstein was a real high-tech lock for his time, equipped with hot air central heating, running water, automatic toilet rinsing and even a food elevator. In the premises, the king communicated with his servants over an electric call system. These modern amenities are characteristic of the technical progress of the 19th century, which was expressed in the magnificent walls of this castle.

Schloss Linderhof also offers fascinating technical gimmicks: a dining table with crank mechanics that could be driven directly from the kitchen into the dining room is only one of the many gimmicks. In the Venus grotto of the Linderhof park, which was intended for the impressive opera scenes from Wagner, the grotto shone in different colors thanks to modern lighting technology. Weltkunst emphasizes that these technical features and the implementation of art and architecture are unique.

A look at the competitors

More and more people flock to these castles and make them one of the most popular tourist attractions in Germany. There are now 1,157 UNESCO World Heritals in 167 countries worldwide, and in Germany 51 monuments and nature reserves have already been recognized as the heir of humanity. The recognized sites include the Zeche Zollverein in Essen and the Bauhaus in Weimar. Augsburger Allgemeine reports that Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder has given the desire for the "premium predicate" as Monuments of world rank.

The “Builded Dreams” project, which has been on the World Heritage Suggestion List of the Federal Republic since 2015, could draw attention to these masterpieces of architecture and underline the importance of Ludwig Ii's vision. The decision of the committee could have far -reaching consequences and not only raise the castles of Ludwig II to a new level of fame, but also preserve the treasures of Bavarian cultural history.