Planning a trip to Germany? This is the ultimate guide to the most beautiful castles in Bavaria, in southern Germany, for your Germany bucket list. King Ludwig II was one of Europe's most famous royals. He spent his life designing and building Bavaria's most fairytale castles and palaces, which are must see landmarks in Germany. Ludwig's palaces are all easy day trips from Munich. These castles are must visit desetinations in Germany, and are some of the best things to do and see in Germany.