Hirschburg

Hirschburg is a villa on the northwestern slope of Hirschberg mountain in Königswinter, featuring a two-story brick facade with turrets, gables, and ornamental details. The building was renovated and now serves as a conference venue with gymnasium, sauna, and former diving pool facilities.

The villa was built between 1883 and 1884 by architects Gerhard Franz Langenberg and Wilhelm Hoffmann for Jacob Anton Biesenbach. In the early 20th century, additional structures such as a gardener's house and dining hall were added, expanding the estate.

The villa displays neo-Gothic features influenced by the nearby Schloss Drachenburg, reflecting the architectural tastes of wealthy residents in that era. This is visible in the turrets, gables, and decorative details that shape its exterior.

The grounds are accessible via hiking trails and offer good views of the surrounding area from Hirschberg mountain. The building itself is primarily used as a private event venue, so check access conditions beforehand.

The estate preserves outbuildings from different phases of its development, including a pump house with tower from 1904 that shows how such country estates were equipped with modern technology of the time. These details reveal the extensive infrastructure needed to operate a large private property.

Location: Königswinter

Architects: Gerhard Franz Langenberg

GPS coordinates: 50.67430,7.20639

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01