schloss drachenburg

First of all, I want to say that I am a huge fan of castles. Everywhere I go I try to visit whichever is available near by. In this case, as I am staying in Bonn for two weeks I decided to do a one day excursion to Königswinter and visit the "castle" and the Drachenfels ruins. It is not really a castle, it is a big villa from the late nineteenth century, destroyed during WWII and reconstructed several times over the years. The guided tour was 2,50€ (plus 6€ just to visit the castle) and it was very disappointing (and I am really easy going, I am usually happy with whatever). The lady spoke too fast and didn´t give any real facts about the house, just her own appreciations and personal jokes. She seemed to be in a hurry and we flew though the rooms. Usually I stay and read the signs with all the information, but today I just couldn´t be bothered.Just a couple of items are left of the original villa and the paintings were reconstructed in the 70´s by art students.I would still recommend going and visiting the Drachenfels ruins (free of charge) and maybe using the Drachenfels Bahn to go up the mountain, but I am sure there are nicer castles in the area worth the visit.

This castle is amazing, from a fairytale amazing. So beautiful and nice staff. The ride on the train up the hill was also lovely. I'd definitely recommend this to everyone who is in the area.

The castle itself is very pleasant to go around and very interesting, but there is not much to see. The staff are friendly, but somehow we expected more from the castle. There are lovely gardens/grounds to go around though and all-in-all, it's worth a visit if you are in the area.

The rather newer (than Drachenfels) Schloss Drachenburg is a great place to visit with cheap entry and lots to see. The views are excellent and I can't really find any fault with the place. It is a magical place to be and I will definitely visit there again soon

Well preserved and maintainedExcellent location over-viewing the Rhine river and BonnCan be reached by car and then a 10' walk or by cable carWe were impressed although few months back we visited two of the castles of Loire Valley in France (Chambord and Chenonceaux) Don't forget to climb up the stairs to reach the towerHighly recommended !!http://www.schloss-drachenburg.de/index_EN.html

This castle is a must see during your trip to Konigswinter - the best part. It was more than what we expected. even after seeing Palace of Versailles in France we were impressed by this one. well maintained and offers breath taking views - do not miss the visit up the tower, it is really high but worth the visit due to the views it offers. For the tickets better to get the 3 in 1 deal if you are taking the tram up the hill.

I thought it was not good value. Going by car is not that straightforward and the walk to the "castle" from the parking lot is quite a long uphill walk. when you get there you cant see the "castle" unless you pay the admission fee (I only wanted to walk around the grounds and not go inside. Basically as it is not a real castle I thought it was not good that I could not even take a photo of it without paying 6 Euros.

At the middle stop of the railway, it's possible to stop off and hop back on to make your visit. The gardens are beautiful and the terraces have wide river views. Inside it's well lit and has typical and fussy decor of the 1880s but with some real gems. There's a good gift-shop and cafe (cafe closed for a staff meeting when we were there), and you might be swamped by gaggles of language students or seniors. The room with the story of the last owner is most interesting - don't pass it by!

The castle itself is, as stated, quite impressively built, with good views of the valley along Koenigswinter. You can either drive up to the parking lot and then hike up the remaining ~750m, or take a funicular train up. The bonus is, though we didn't have time to do it, you can keep hiking to the very top of the mount and view the valley and surrounding mounts, as well as the castle itself! We really wish we could have done it..

Where to begin? Simply amazing. They have multiple brochures in different languages, but honestly I read very little as I took it all in. The cast itself has a ton of history and is just over halfway up to the top in the trolley. The castle itself was amazing, as well as the sweeping landscapes and views of the Rhine front his elevation. Highly recommend!!

This was a lovely way to spend half a day outside of Bonn. The Schloss itself is set on the top of a hill with exceptional views of the Rhine and Bonn. Others have cited what to expect inside the Schloss, so I will describe the outside and ambiance.Be prepared to walk up steep inclines to get to the Schloss. The walk is not for the badly out-of-shape, but it is relatively easy for those individuals in moderate shape. Part of the walk parallels the train going to the top (for those who wish to avoid the exercise), and there are a couple of biergartens along the way if you need sustenance.Once at the Schloss, you can spend a relaxing time walking around the outside (gorgeous views), and even going to the top of the tower (a lot of steps, but you will be rewarded). Bring plenty of film, as you will be energized by the views and the grandeur of the Schloss itself. Additionally, because this is outside of the city and in the countryside, you will rarely see hordes of tourists.Overall, this was a very memorable way to spend a morning.

I love the long walks that we made while going up to this castle, we were just outside. You need to pay if you want to see the garden and I guess the interior of this palace.

I used Cologne as a base for a four day trip at the beginning of July. One day I took the train,S bahn to Konigswinter ( remember the O has two dots above it when purchasing the train ticket) Konigswinter is a sleepy little town on the side of the Rhine. I walked down the main street and had a beer in one of the half timbered buildings. Then proceeded on to the terminal of the clog railway Drachensbahn a 5 minute walk located at the foot of the hill on the south side of the town (station is hill side of the road). The journey up the hillside in the train is very enjoyable and you are rewarded at the top by a marvellous view of he Rhine valley. It is also worth walking up to the old castle ruins. If it is warm you could stop off for another beer! Then on the return journey stop off at Schloss Drachenburg (the Neuchwanstein of the Rhine) Wonderful views of the castle and from the castle and the interior is quite interesting also. I returned to the railway terminal and before getting the train back to Cologne stopped off at Eis Cafe Venezia on the Main Street Konigswater for a truly amazing ice cream.

I really appreciate it when a tourist attraction takes a pride in itself and seems to value its visitors. The Schloss is one such place. It's a model, a fairytale castle; its inspiring architecture is set off to best effect by its beautiful gardens. The castle interior was spotless and, as far as we could see, nearly all the rooms on two floors were open. We were impressed that we were allowed to walk through the great hall with its polished wooden floor. The grand stairs were breathtaking. Exhibits and the history of the Schloss appeared to be well described in German though it was a shame there was no concession to English. Outside, the gardens were immaculate and clearly tended with care. We didn't eat here but a smallish outside seating area was serving drinks and food

This is one of the best and most interesting sites we've seen in our year here in North Rhine-Westphalia. The house is beautiful and impressive (albeit smaller on the inside than we expected) and is well worth a day trip.Included in the 6 Euro entry was a bouncy house for the kids. They had 0.50 cent popcorn and tents along the side of the house with a nice choice of food, though I suspect these are not here every weekend. The closest you can park is a large, free lot on the Oberweingartenweg at coordinates 50.674963, 7.200671. From here it's a pleasant 10-15 minute walk up to the house. There is a restaurant and a shady outdoor cafe just before you get to the house that have good prices. We didn't take the train from town but we did see that during our Sunday visit two trains ran continuous round trips from town up to the house. They drop off right beside the house.