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King Ludwig's favorite castle, was built between 1870 and 1879, modelled on the Petit Trianon at Versailles, France. Its interior has characteristically lavish adornments, full of mirrors, painted ceilings and gilded cherubs, in a mixture of Renaissance and baroque styles.

The surroundig gardens in french, italian and english style include a grand cascade, artificial grottos. The name of the castle is derived from the farmer family "Linder", who owned a farm at this place.

This is Bavarian King Ludwig's II. largest castle. The king decided to make a replica of Versailles (near Paris, France), but only managed to build the central portion before funds ran out. What exits is very impressive, with French gardens, a big hall of mirrors, and a state room where classical concerts are held.

This palace is located on an island named "Herreninsel" in the lovely lake Chiemsee. There is a passenger boat service around the lake. Nearby is lovely Fraueninsel, and in Prien you can take a 19th century steam-train for a 2 km-ride from the station to the pier for boats to the islands.

King Ludwig decided to build yet another castle near Pfronten, where ruins of an old castle are still on top of the Falkenstein mountain. The workers started building water pipelines in 1886, the same year King Ludwig died. After his death the project was cancelled.

Unfortunately this castle will remain a dream forever...