The 12 best castles in and around Koenigswinter

What a gorgeous castle. We stopped in on our way to Cologne. The little train tram was fun. The many stained glass windows were so cool. The little cafe was good, we got tea and coffee and snacks. Views were amazing.

A truly beautiful castle, high in the mountains, you either need to walk 40 minutes up a steep slope, or buy a ticket for a small train for 10 euros. Entrance to the castle costs 10 euros, you can buy it at the castle itself, you have access to the area around the castle and the castle itself, there are free toilets, places to eat and a restaurant, there are a lot of people. I advise you to carefully review the route in advance.

Went on a weekend, through the funicular costs 12 euro for adults and 6 euro for kids, better to buy combi tickets if you are visiting with family. The castle 🏰 was maintained well, and entry cost 10 euro for adults and 8 euro for kids. The Rhine river was so beautiful from the castle. A must visit place if you're visiting near colonge and Bonn.

Truly a beautiful place to visit, the view from atop is stunning and the inside is just as nice as outside. For the price of 10 euro it's definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Getting there is a bit harder you can walk what we did but the road is very steep tho doable. there is also a train that goes up a 2 way ticket costs 12 euros (1 way ticktet costs 10)

This was such an amazing place to explore! The history was well described through the placards in German and English, and the app guide added a bit through audio. Lots of notes throughout the rooms, thorough explanations, and incredible views.

It was wonderful holidays in Drachenburg Schloss. A have already visited a lot of castles and palaces in Germany and this one was one the best: amazing views, incredible architecture, beautiful interiors 🤩 The staff here was polite and helpful, thank you so much ☺️ You need approximately 3 hours for this place: to look everything, to walk around and to make photos 📷. ❗️This place, of course, deserves you time to visit it.

Beautiful castle. The view of river Rhine from the castle windows and balconies are magnificent. It also has paintings from the Romantic Rhine category. You can also climb up the castle tower. It has a great view. Worth the hype

A beautiful place with a nice overlooking view. There are two ways to reach the castle ruins: you can either hike up or take the oldest cogwheel railway in Europe. Both options offer a great experience.

Unbelievable, If you are in the area you have to see it! Great views and a great hike or train ride.

It’s a beautiful castle. But it’s small on the inside just 2 floors and a little tower on the side so ur done pretty quickly. And for the price €25 for a family ticket it’s pricey.

It‘s definitely worth a visit, the place is nice and spacious. We chose to go up with the tram mainly because of the children but i would recommend to take the trail hiking up instead. It was cold and windy sitting outside (for a snack/beer/coffee/ Curry Wurst, .etc) but then you get the beautiful Sunset view.

A beautiful resort that is perfect for a weekend getaway within an hour drive and half day visiting

Train up. Hike down if your legs are good. Rich history. Beautiful views.

One of the most beautiful views of the city. A must visit if you are around Bonn or Köln. 💯 You can either hike or take the 140-year old Cogwheel train. Fantastic experience!

Should be able to get here

Super way of getting to see the amazing view from the top where there is a good cafe and toilets.

Final stop of the cable car.

Nice

Fabulous views

(Translated by Google) When the weather is good and especially in summer it is always quite full, but the fantastic view makes up for it and the food is generally quite decent. Nice route for running or alternatively taking the cog railway, which is also a great experience for the little ones. (Original) Bei gutem Wetter und insbesondere im Sommer immer recht voll, dafür entschädigt die fantastische Aussicht und die Gastronomie ist in der Regel auch ganz passabel. Schöne Wegstrecke zum Laufen oder alternativ mit der Zahnradbahn, was auch für die Kleinen ein tolles Erlebnis ist.

(Translated by Google) Parking costs about 8 euros per day. I thought about 50 cents per half hour. Enough parking space and enough vending machines. Only pay by pin. NB. The train goes up every half hour. Maybe more often in high season, I don't know. (Original) Parkeren kost ongeveer 8 euro per dag. Ik dacht 50 cent per half uur ongeveer. Genoeg parkeerplaats en genoeg automaten. Betalen alleen met pin. Let op. Treintje gaat elk half uur naar boven. Misschien in hoogseizoen vaker, dat weet ik niet.

Loved the walk up to the summit instead of getting the cable car. Highly recommended, you don't need to be super fit to walk up.

These are the beautiful ruins of Drachenfels castle. The place is quite literally mobbed on weekends - especially during the summer months.

Beautiful ruins of the historic castle found on the top of the hill, absolutely stunning views of the surrounding areas, including Bonn and the Rhein. Information texts found in both German and English. Would recommend the visit in conjunction with the tram (€10pp for ride up OR down, and €12 for the round trip), or if you're brave enough for a heavy workout, climb the hill

Amazing place to go hiking. It takes almost 1.5 hrs to treck right from Bad Honnef right on top. Amazing view of Königswinter, Bad Honnef and Bonn.

Still a great historical site, that gives an amazing view of the surrounding area! However the main intact castle is certainly not to be missed!

Beautiful views. The ruins are nothing special.

Cool and scenic old castle site

Now end March is the forest still winter-brown and dry, and the only flower that appears so far is the pioneer Forest Anemone. But now with such a clean sky one can see the towers of the Cologne’s Cathedral in the distance!

Nice 😊👍✨

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(Translated by Google) Absolutely beautiful and fantastic hiking and recreation area. Unfortunately, the hiking trails are very poorly marked and you run the risk of suddenly finding yourself, illegally, in the middle of a nature reserve. The mountains can easily be hiked from north to south in one day. Due to the many varied paths, you can probably pursue your wanderlust there for weeks without visiting one place twice. The landscape is very clean and almost free of tourist rubbish. Here and there there is a handkerchief or a face mask lying around, but thank God that is very limited. So please take your rubbish with you, or don't litter there in the first place. (Original) Absolut wunderschönes und traumhaftes Wander- und Erholungsgebiet. Leider sind die Wanderwege sehr schlecht ausgewiesen und man läuft Gefahr, ganz plötzlich, verbotenerweise, mitten im Naturschutzgebiet zu stehen. Das Gebirge ist gut an einem Tag von Nord nach Süd zu durchwandern. Aufgrund der vielen abwechslungsreichen Wege, kann man dort wahrscheinlich wochenlang der Wanderslust nachgehen, ohne einen Ort doppelt zu betreten. Die Landschaft ist sehr sauber und fast frei von Touristenmüll. Hier und da liegt zwar mal ein Taschentuch, oder eine Gesichtsmaske herum, aber das hält sich gottseidank sehr in Grenzen. Nehmt also bitte euren Müll mit, oder verursacht dort erst gar keinen.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful nature and fantastic views! The Siebengebirge offers great hiking trails, dense forests, and fantastic views of the Rhine. The Drachenfels is a particular highlight – the climb is definitely worth it. Perfect for a day trip into nature! (Original) Wunderschöne Natur und tolle Aussicht! Das Siebengebirge bietet tolle Wanderwege, dichte Wälder und fantastische Ausblicke auf den Rhein. Besonders der Drachenfels ist ein Highlight – der Aufstieg lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Perfekt für einen Tagesausflug in die Natur!

(Translated by Google) I'm a regular hiker in the Siebengebirge, and it never gets boring. Sometimes I go up to the Drachenfels with its fantastic view of the Rhine, sometimes to the Petersberg, or simply through the forests around the Ölberg. There are countless paths, from short strolls to full-on hikes, and each time you discover something new. I particularly like the fact that you're so close to Bonn and Cologne, yet you immediately feel like you've escaped everyday life. Sure, it can be busier on sunny weekends, but if you venture off the beaten track for a bit, you'll quickly find some peace and quiet. For me, it's one of the most beautiful places in the region—highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. (Original) Ich bin regelmäßig im Siebengebirge unterwegs und es wird einfach nie langweilig. Mal geht’s auf den Drachenfels mit der tollen Aussicht über den Rhein, mal auf den Petersberg oder einfach durch die Wälder rund um den Ölberg. Es gibt unzählige Wege, von kurzen Spaziergängen bis zu richtigen Wanderungen, und jedes Mal entdeckt man neue Ecken. Besonders schön finde ich, dass man so nah an Bonn und Köln ist und trotzdem sofort das Gefühl hat, raus aus dem Alltag zu sein. Klar, an sonnigen Wochenenden ist es manchmal voller, aber wenn man ein bisschen abseits der Hauptwege läuft, hat man schnell seine Ruhe. Für mich einer der schönsten Orte in der Region – absolut empfehlenswert für alle, die gern draußen sind.

(Translated by Google) We were there to train for our Kilimanjaro climb because you can gain a lot of altitude here. The landscape is simply beautiful. (Original) Wir waren dort, um für unsere Kilimanjaro Besteigung zu trainieren denn hier kann man viele Höhenmeter sammeln. Die Landschaft ist einfach wunderschön.

Lovely spot for lunch when visiting the castle. Beautiful views. Large amount of outdoor and indoor seating. Food was good. Staff is friendly and quick. Great prices considering it is a touristy area. If you’re considering eating here or at the castle, strongly recommend here. Atmosphere and food is much better at this restaurant!

The restaurant is very nice, very warm and cozy atmosphere with beautiful background music. The food was great, very customer friendly staff. I highly recommend to spend a lunch either with your family or loved one or before going to the Schloss.

Good view over Rhine River for outdoor dining. The waitresses was very patient letting me slowly translate German menu into English one to decide what to ordered. Great experience.

Very nice restaurant with a great terrace which offers a beautiful view. We stoped here for a quick lunch (tomato soup and spinach flammkuchen) before going to the castle, and it was wonderful. The staff was welcoming and the decor is warm and cosy. The food was delicious and the prices very reasonable. Highly recommended 👍

Visited on: 28/10/2023 around 16h We found the place by accident by walking around the nice castle. Nice clean restaurant with great views on the rhine. Friendly staff and very good in what they do. Ordered the house burger! Great burger nice and juicy and I have to say a great homemade sauce! Congrats for the chef! Sometimes you don't need to write a big review if the food talks for itself! Keep it going! You deserve it! 5* quality from this reviewer!

We had a great meal here today. It was delicious, good portions and a good price. Thank you to the lovely staff who went above and beyond, helping us as we got a little lost. :) Highly RECOMMENDED

Its a wonderful place, the staff is courteous and food good. What really is nice is that the prices are moderate even though they are at a very touristic place. The Menu is not extensive but whatever is there is done really well. We tried their Flammkuchen which was really well done, Käsespätzle was wonderful, only let down to an extent was Kaiserschmarrn which was a bit too sweet. The cappucino was Italian style ( a samller cup) and strong. Not the typical huge cup with too much milk. Overall based on location, quality of food and staff and the prices its certainly a five star place.

Does not take credit card. There is a base price for items but lots of little extra for tiny addition.

Don't order pulled chicken. Fries are very good. If you can wait, a much cleaner toilets are at the castle.

Nice location. You can eat lovely food in the beautiful nature. I especially recommend cherry-waffle and salad. Both of two are organic and delicious. After or before climbing Drachenfels Castle.

Very friendly, speedy service. Good food and a great amount of ketchup on my pommes!😂🙌🏼

Must visit if in bonn.

(Translated by Google) Directly below Drachenburg Castle, there's a really nice snack bar with a beer garden – highly recommended! The location is perfect; you sit in the greenery with a view of the castle and can take a short break before continuing on. The selection is surprisingly diverse for a snack bar and, above all, very tasty – from classic snacks to freshly prepared dishes, there's everything. I'd especially like to highlight the friendly and attentive staff, who make the visit even more pleasant. The beer garden itself is cozy, with plenty of seating and a relaxed atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. Ideal for families, hikers, or train passengers looking for a quick snack on the way to Drachenfels or back. It's absolutely great value for money, and the whole experience feels much more welcoming and authentic than many other tourist attractions. For me, a real insider tip at Drachenfels – we'll definitely be back! (Original) Direkt unterhalb der Drachenburg gibt es einen richtig schönen Imbiss mit Biergarten – absolut empfehlenswert! Die Lage ist perfekt, man sitzt im Grünen mit Blick nach oben zur Burg und kann eine kleine Pause einlegen, bevor es weitergeht. Das Angebot ist für einen Imbiss überraschend vielfältig und vor allem sehr lecker – von klassischen Snacks bis hin zu frisch zubereiteten Speisen ist alles dabei. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich das freundliche und aufmerksame Personal, das den Aufenthalt noch angenehmer macht. Der Biergarten selbst ist gemütlich gestaltet, mit ausreichend Sitzplätzen und einer entspannten Atmosphäre, in der man sich sofort wohlfühlt. Ideal für Familien, Wanderer oder Bahnfahrer, die auf dem Weg zum Drachenfels oder zurück noch eine kleine Stärkung suchen. Preis-Leistung passt absolut, und das Ganze wirkt viel herzlicher und authentischer als so manch anderes touristisches Angebot. Für mich ein echter Geheimtipp am Drachenfels – wir kommen ganz sicher wieder!

(Translated by Google) We actually wanted to visit the castle, but that wasn't what we were looking for that day. So we walked a little further and found the beautiful beer garden by the Dragon Fountain, which we had already glimpsed on the way up. Very lovingly planted and landscaped, we felt very comfortable. The snack selection was good and we enjoyed it too. (Original) Eigentlich wollten wir das Schloss besuchen aber das wollte uns an diesem Tag nicht. Also gingen wir etwas weiter und fanden den schönen Biergarten vom Drachenbrunnen, den wir beim hinauffahren schon im Ansatz gesehen hatten. Sehr liebevoll bepflanzt und angelegt, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Imbiss Auswahl war gut und schmeckte uns auch.

(Translated by Google) Loading was from 15:00 to 18:00. I arrived at 16:30, the office was closed, walked around the building, entered the workshop, and asked until what time I could work according to the Tahoe. They said they would load it when they didn't. The toilet is located as you enter the workshop on the right side, next to shops. You can unhook the trailer and leave it loading, and unscrew the night pause yourself on the territory (Original) Загрузка стояла с 15:00 до 18:00 . Приехал в 16:30, бюро закрыто , обошёл здание зашёл в цех , спросили до скольки по тахо могу работать. Сказали загрузят, когда не сказали. Туалет находится как заходишь в цех с правой стороны, рядом магазины. Можно отцепить прицеп и оставить на загрузке, а самому открутить ночную паузу на територии

(Translated by Google) Great company, friendly staff! If you run out of time, you can leave the trailer for loading and spend the night with the truck in the parking lot near the office. Difficult drive, follow the coordinates in the comments, before the railway crossing, turn right and straight to the end. (There is a shower in the basement and a toilet) (Original) Отличная компания, дружелюбный персонал! Если заканчивается время можно оставить прицеп на погрузку и грузовиком переночевать на парковке возле бюро. Сложный доезд, езжайте по координатам в комментариях, перед железнодорожным переездом направо и прямо до конца. (Есть душ в подвале и туалет)

(Translated by Google) Check-in as colleagues wrote above, and the office here is 50.6885639, 7.1872922, from the barrier to the left along the building at the end to the right, the loading is so-so, no one is in a hurry, they walk, smoke, look for my cargo, they are so short, they are packed, if you don’t have enough total time, I don’t recommend going, but in general the people are nice, everything is fine (Original) Заезд как написали коллеги выше ,а бюро тут 50.6885639, 7.1872922 ,с шлагбаума левее вдоль здания в конце направо,такая себе погрузка ,никто не спешит,ходят,курят ,ищут мой груз,такие короче-на забитом,если мало общего времени -не советую ехать,а в целом люди приятные,все норм

(Translated by Google) Excellent company. More places like this and more workers like this. Yes, I agree, everything is unhurried. And where are you late? You can spend the night, you can unhook, and they load it themselves. They explain everything, show everything how to fasten everything, etc. They give their own CMR. There is a shower, there is a toilet. Regarding the road, yes, it is the first time you come here, so there may be questions about how, but in fact, everything is simple and everything is described in other comments. Many thanks to the workers. (Original) Отличное предприятие. Побольше бы таких мест и таких работников. Да согласен все не спеша. А куда вы опаздываете? Ночевать можно расцепляться можно и грузят сами. Все объясняют, все показывают как что крепить и тд. CMR дают свои. Душ есть туалет есть. По поводу дороги то да первый раз сюда ехать то могут быть вопросы как но на самом деле все просто и все описано в других комментариях. Работникам большое спасибо.

(Translated by Google) Everything is as my colleagues wrote. If you came for speedway (zunder). There is a scale right behind the security barrier. You have to weigh yourself. When loading, drive according to the speed limit. Because the foreman is shouting 🤣🤣. The goods are wet. You can use foil, pay the weight. (Original) Wszystko tak jak koledzy napisali.Jeśli przyjechałeś po żużel (zunder).Zaraz za szlabanem przy ochronie masz wagę.Trzeba się zważyć.Na załadunek jechać wg ograniczenia prędkości. Bo majster krzyczy 🤣🤣.Towar mokry .Można stosować folie.po zał na wagę.

(Translated by Google) Well done. Cheerful, friendly guys. They work without straining themselves. Entrance from road 42. Shower, toilet. The guys themselves offer it. (Original) Молодцы. Весёлые приветливые ребята. Работают не напрягаясь. Заезд с 42 дороги. Душ ,туалет. Сами ребята предлагают.

(Translated by Google) Super charging, if there is no one in the office, enter the hall and someone will help you immediately! Toilet in the hall! Fast charging, you can spend the night in their yard! (Original) Super incarcare, daca nu este nimeni la birou, intrați in hală si va ajuta imediat cineva! Toaleta in hala! Incarcare rapida, puteți petrece noaptea la ei in curte!