Schloss Drachenburg

Drachenfelsstr. 118, 53639 Königswinter

The construction of the railway lines in the middle of the 19th century made quicker and more comfortable travelling possible - on the Rhine too, and the middle class of Bonn and Cologne were happy to take advantage of this. Those especially well-to-do aspired towards representative buildings in the newly developed local recreational area. Just as did Baron Stephan von Sarter: he chose a spectacular location underneath Drachenfels Caste on the elevation with the same name near Königswinter for his palace, Drachenburg, constructed in 1882. This was among the most important settings for the Rhenish world of legends. Already in 1903, Sarter’s nephew opened the Palace to the public and offered visits for 0.50 Deutschmark. The Second World War led to severe destruction of the Palace. It was only a comprehensive restoration programme that enabled the complex to shine in its old glory once again. The large building adorned with monumental wall paintings draws tourists to this day. The large landscape park is an invitation to stroll and linger.

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Due to filming, there will be restrictions during the visit to Castle and Park Drachenburg from July 26, 2021, to August 16, 2021:

From Monday, July 26, to Sunday, August 1, 2021, setup work will take place. The visit to Castle and Park Drachenburg is possible daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. During the setup, there may be restrictions in the visitor areas.

From Monday, August 2, to Thursday, August 12, 2021, the castle and park will be closed. The outer courtyard of Castle Drachenburg, the bistro, the museum shop, and the special exhibition "Nibelungenlied" featuring works by the artist Genia Chef, which will be on display at Castle Drachenburg from July 25 to October 24, 2021, can be visited daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The dismantling of the film set is planned from Friday, August 13, to Monday, August 16, 2021. During this time, the castle tour is possible daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There may be short, temporary restrictions.

Tickets for your visit can be obtained on site. Appointment bookings or negative tests are not required. Due to technical issues, bookings through our online shop are currently not possible.

Please note that areas of the park and the terraces, as well as the north tower of Castle Drachenburg, are only accessible via stairs. The exhibition rooms of the castle are wheelchair accessible without steps when accompanied by our staff. We therefore ask wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments to report to the ticket office. The north tower is not open for infection control reasons.

Animals are not allowed in the castle rooms. We ask for your understanding.