Burg Drachenfels, Medieval castle ruins in Königswinter, Germany
The stone walls of Burg Drachenfels rise above the Rhine River, standing at an elevation of 321 meters within the Siebengebirge mountain range.
Archbishop Arnold I of Cologne initiated the construction of Burg Drachenfels in 1138 to establish a defensive stronghold for protecting the region.
The castle's name, meaning Dragon's Rock, stems from local tales about a dragon that lived in a cave beneath the fortress.
The Drachenfels Railway, operating since 1883, carries visitors directly to the castle grounds throughout the year from Königswinter station.
The castle's trachyte stone quarry supplied building materials for numerous structures, including the Cologne Cathedral during medieval times.
Location: Königswinter
Inception: 1138
GPS coordinates: 50.66520,7.21011
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
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