More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany ... schedules or close entirely in the winter. (Getty Images)| Princess fantasies come to life at Neuschwanstein, a 19th-century castle in ...

The 21-year-old died of her injuries, but her older friend survived. Neuschwanstein Castle - in Germany's southern Bavaria state - is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.

Bavaria is Germany's picture-perfect region. Here, you'll find the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, perched atop ... are ideal, while winter is perfect for Christmas markets and skiing.