Schloss Drachenburg, Gothic Revival castle in Königswinter, Germany
Schloss Drachenburg is a building on the Drachenfels hillside near Königswinter in Germany, rising above the Rhine valley with several towers, pointed gables and carved window frames. The facades show elaborate stonework, while balconies and loggias appear at different levels facing the slope.
A banker from Paris commissioned its construction between 1882 and 1884 but never lived in the completed residence. After changing hands several times and suffering damage during World War II, a foundation took over its restoration starting in the 1970s.
Its name connects to the local dragon legend told about the mountain, while rooms display paintings inspired by medieval tales and Rhine folklore. Visitors experience how wealthy industrialists of the era imagined a romantic knightly residence.
The approach follows a steep footpath or a rack railway that stops nearby. Inside, main rooms are open to walk through, while some areas require joining a guided tour.
Large parts of the interior furnishings were recreated from historical plans, as original furniture and decorations did not survive. The current arrangement still shows the style and taste of the construction period through careful reconstruction work.
Location: Königswinter
Inception: 1882
Architects: Bernhard Tüshaus, Leo von Abbema, Wilhelm Hoffmann
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: March-June: 11:00-18:00; July-August: 11:00-19:00; September-November: 11:00-18:00; January-February: 12:00-17:00; December: Saturday-Sunday 12:00-20:00
Email: mail@schloss-drachenburg.de
Website: https://schloss-drachenburg.de
GPS coordinates: 50.66867,7.20634
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:06
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