Schloss Rösberg

Schloss Rösberg is a baroque palace in Bornheim featuring a two-story main mansion with seven window axes on its facade. The structure is framed by two former service buildings that form a square courtyard arrangement around the central residence.

The estate traces its origins to a medieval structure built in 1194, though it underwent complete transformation between 1729 and 1732. Renowned architect Johann Conrad Schlaun redesigned it in baroque style for Ferdinand Josef von Weichs during this major renovation.

The name reflects the von Rösberg family who were connected to the property for generations. Walking through the preserved gardens today, you notice the geometric layouts and tree-lined paths that still show the refined way of living that once defined the place.

The palace sits on Schlossallee 9 at an elevated location overlooking the Rhine Valley toward Bonn and Cologne. It is best visited during daylight hours to fully appreciate the architectural details and the surrounding garden layout.

During World War II, the palace suffered severe damage from a 1941 RAF phosphorus bomb attack that destroyed much of its structure. Its complete reconstruction afterward demonstrates how historic buildings could be restored to their former architectural form despite extensive wartime destruction.

Location: Bornheim

Architects: Johann Conrad Schlaun

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 157.5 m

GPS coordinates: 50.76902,6.91474

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48