Jagdschloss Niederwald

Jagdschloss Niederwald is a rectangular building with a slate-covered hip roof situated on a forest clearing above Assmannshausen. The location offers views over the Rhine Valley and connects to lower areas via a chairlift system.

Count Johann Friedrich Karl Maximilian von Ostein commissioned its construction in 1764. The building later became a venue for significant political gatherings that shaped modern governance.

The name reflects the forested landscape surrounding it, which shapes its character and setting. Visitors experience a place where history merges with present-day use as a hotel and dining venue.

The castle operates as a hotel and restaurant offering seasonal dining options. Access is via the chairlift system, so visitors should plan for weather conditions that may affect accessibility.

A salon within the castle was the setting in 1948 for crucial discussions about founding the Federal Republic. Konrad Adenauer and regional leaders worked there on the foundations of the new constitution.

Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein

Address: Jagdschloss Niederwald 1, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein

Phone: +49672271060

Website: http://niederwald.de

GPS coordinates: 49.98561,7.88269

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06