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#12674723

25 August 2025

On the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, traditional mountain fires blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps, and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025.

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25 August 2025

People watch the traditional mountain fires on the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, when flames blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025. Weeks in advance, local men carry heavy logs up the mountain to prepare a huge cross and the crown for the commemoration. At nightfall, around 9 p.m., brass players from Oberammergau open the ceremony with the chorale ''Die Himmel ruhmen'' (''The heavens praise''). Afterwards, the fires on the Kofel and surrounding mountains are lit, creating a striking spectacle visible from far across the region.

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#12674726

25 August 2025

On the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, traditional mountain fires blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps, and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025.

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#12674727

25 August 2025

On the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, traditional mountain fires blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps, and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025.

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#12674729

25 August 2025

People watch the traditional mountain fires on the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, when flames blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025. Weeks in advance, local men carry heavy logs up the mountain to prepare a huge cross and the crown for the commemoration. At nightfall, around 9 p.m., brass players from Oberammergau open the ceremony with the chorale ''Die Himmel ruhmen'' (''The heavens praise''). Afterwards, the fires on the Kofel and surrounding mountains are lit, creating a striking spectacle visible from far across the region.

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#12674724

25 August 2025

People watch the traditional mountain fires on the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, when flames blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025. Weeks in advance, local men carry heavy logs up the mountain to prepare a huge cross and the crown for the commemoration. At nightfall, around 9 p.m., brass players from Oberammergau open the ceremony with the chorale ''Die Himmel ruhmen'' (''The heavens praise''). Afterwards, the fires on the Kofel and surrounding mountains are lit, creating a striking spectacle visible from far across the region.

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#12674728

25 August 2025

People watch the traditional mountain fires on the eve of King Ludwig II's birthday, when flames blaze on the peaks of the Ammergau Alps and a large burning royal crown is erected on the Kofel mountain in Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on August 24, 2025. Weeks in advance, local men carry heavy logs up the mountain to prepare a huge cross and the crown for the commemoration. At nightfall, around 9 p.m., brass players from Oberammergau open the ceremony with the chorale ''Die Himmel ruhmen'' (''The heavens praise''). Afterwards, the fires on the Kofel and surrounding mountains are lit, creating a striking spectacle visible from far across the region.

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#12642918

14 August 2025

The Museum of the Bavarian Kings in Hohenschwangau, Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025, focuses on King Maximilian II and King Ludwig II, highlighting their legacy and the creation of Neuschwanstein Castle.

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#12642919

14 August 2025

The exterior sign of the Museum of the Bavarian Kings is in Hohenschwangau, Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025. The exhibition focuses on King Maximilian II and King Ludwig II, highlighting their legacy and the creation of Neuschwanstein Castle.

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#12642920

14 August 2025

People pass by the Museum of the Bavarian Kings in Hohenschwangau, Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025. The exhibition focuses on King Maximilian II and King Ludwig II, highlighting their legacy and the creation of Neuschwanstein Castle.

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#12634329

11 August 2025

Visitors walk along the forest and cross viewing platforms on their way to Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025.

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#12634330

11 August 2025

Visitors walk along forest and mountain paths and pass the Marienbruecke on their way to Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025.

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#12634333

11 August 2025

Visitors walk along the forest and cross viewing platforms on their way to Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025.

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#12634340

11 August 2025

Visitors arrive at Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025.

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#12634341

11 August 2025

Visitors walk along forest and mountain paths and pass the Marienbruecke on their way to Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025.

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11 August 2025

Visitors walk along the forest and cross viewing platforms on their way to Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Swabia, East Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, on August 10, 2025.

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