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[quote=Anonymous]Spent a good chunk of my youth in Europe (but American, so no dog in the fight re: national pride).  Traveled a lot, but never saw anything like the hike up to Neuschwanstein.  There's a reason why Disney picked it. That said, I agree with those who stated that the interior was a tad lackluster.  Also never been to Scotland/Wales, so can't judge there  :)

In terms of feeling like you are living in a castle, the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) at Rothenburg ob der tauber is absolutely jaw-dropping (and not a little unlike being dropped into a Disney movie of medieval Christmas).

And the castle I'd still love to see is Hellbrunn Palace in Austria - the "water trick" castle.  Can only imagine how much kids would love this:

[quote]The schloss is also famous for its jeux d'eau ("watergames") in the grounds, which are a popular tourist attraction in the summer months. These games were conceived by Markus Sittikus, a man with a keen sense of humour, as a series of practical jokes to be performed on guests. Notable features include stone seats around a stone dining table through which a water conduit sprays water into the seat of the guests when the mechanism is activated, and hidden fountains that surprise and spray guests while they take part on the tour. [/quote]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellbrunn_Palace[/quote]

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