Gerolstein station

Gerolstein station is a railway station and cultural monument in the Eifel region, built in Gothic Revival style with pointed arches and ribbed vaults. The building sits at 361 meters elevation and displays characteristic features of late 19th-century German architecture.

The station opened in November 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War and served as a key junction for military transportation between Cologne and Trier. It was then a strategic structure that connected the region to the railway network.

The station building reflects how railway infrastructure was designed during the industrial era and holds protected status as a cultural monument in Rhineland-Palatinate. Walking through it, you can see how such stations served as important gathering places for the local community.

Regional and regional express trains serve the station regularly, with connections into the Eifel region and to larger surrounding towns. The building is easily accessible from the outside and offers typical facilities like waiting areas and ticket counters.

The building houses a museum and heritage railway depot in its former locomotive facilities. Visitors can learn more about railway history in the region and see historical vehicles on display.

Location: Gerolstein

Official opening: November 1870

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 361 m

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Gerolstein-1031300

GPS coordinates: 50.22397,6.66042

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02