Balduinstein station

The station is a structure with two main stories and three-story corner sections along the Lahn Valley Railway line. A covered porch marks the main entrance for passengers.

The station opened in 1862 as part of the railway expansion that connected the region by rail. This development brought the area into the broader transport network of the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

The neoclassical style shows symmetrical features that reflect 19th-century design principles. This architectural approach still shapes how visitors experience the station today.

The station is easily reached by regional train service with regular connections along the Lahn Valley route. The building remains accessible for visitors to view its exterior architecture and heritage status.

The building's design was influenced by a request from an archduke who wanted a formal entrance for guests arriving at a nearby castle. This connection between the railway and local nobility adds an interesting layer to the station's origins.

Location: Balduinstein

Architects: Heinrich Velde

Official opening: July 5, 1862

Architectural style: neoclassicism

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Balduinstein

GPS coordinates: 50.34690,7.96794

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25