Herborn station

Herborn station is a railway building constructed with Renaissance Revival design features, including an uneven floor layout and slate roof. Large arched windows and a prominent decorative gable mark its main entrance.

The building was first constructed in 1862 and later rebuilt in 1908 after a fire destroyed it in 1904. These construction phases marked how rail connections transformed the Dillkreis district.

The building displays architecture from the 1800s that reflected how people wanted their public spaces to look grand and connected. Its design showed how important rail travel had become to communities during that era.

The building is easy to reach and now houses a restaurant and shops at street level. Visitors can see the historic structure while enjoying contemporary services in the same space.

The building holds protected monument status under Hessian law while functioning as a restaurant and shop space today. This balance between preservation and active use shows how historic structures can remain part of everyday community life.

Location: Herborn

Official opening: January 12, 1862

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Address: Bahnhofplatz

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

GPS coordinates: 50.68440,8.30770

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21