Koningstafel, Archaeological site in Rhenen, Netherlands
The Koningstafel is an archaeological site on the Grebbeberg hill near Rhenen in the Netherlands. It sits on the Heimenberg and features a reconstructed stone table alongside the remains of old earthen ramparts and ditches.
The Heimenberg served as a fortified settlement from the 7th to the 13th century, built to control the river and the surrounding area. In the 17th century, King Frederik V, known as the Winter King after his brief rule over Bohemia, had a table placed here.
The Koningstafel takes its name from a stone table where King Frederik V is said to have had a meal served after a hunt. Today, walkers stop here to take in the view over the surrounding landscape from the top of the hill.
The site sits on the Grebbeberg, which is easily reached on foot via walking paths. The area is freely accessible, so visitors can explore it at their own pace.
The original stone slab was replaced over time with pieces from a brick factory. In 2021, Utrechts Landschap rebuilt the table based on a 17th-century depiction, giving visitors a clearer idea of how it once looked.
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