I am traveling with my father to Neuschwanstein Castle. I am plan to take the horse carriage to the castle and take the short walk to the castle but I am concerned about the 185 steps and 191 steps in the castle itself? Are these small steps like in a home or are they steep steps? Was anybody tired after this many steps in 35 minutes.

The stairs at Neuchwanstein are steep.

The stairs are steep, but with handrails. We were just there last week.

The walk up is long and steep as well. From the carriage drop-off, there isn't too much more to go, but it is still steep. It's just a road up to the castle, no steps until you actually get within the walls.

There were some elderly people on the tour when I was there (and it was 90* F that day), and they seemed to manage ok. The waiting area outside the fence but in the walls lacks shade, except at the edges.

Between the carriage drop off and the castle, there is one more large waiting area with tables, shade and souvenirs/drinks. There are also benches scattered along the side of the road to rest, if needed.

You could take the bus up, which actually drops you off uphill from the castle. There is only a slight uphill part of the walk then, and I think that it had steps. The majority is downhill. There is some scaffolding overhead for the steps, and they are narrow.

As a bonus, you can go get a view of the castle from Mary's Bridge if you take the bus. The bridge was pretty crowded the day we were there. It is about 10 minutes past the castle if you take the carriage and then walk. Then, take the downhill walk to the carriage turnaround for the trip down.

View of bridge:


View from the bridge:


If you walk down, do not take the walking path turn off from the road to the parking lots. While quicker, it is much steeper. If you are worried about indoor steps, this would be a bad idea. Loose gravel as well. Stick to the road itself if walking.