We visited the castle during a trip up the mountain with the Drachenfelsbahn with a combined ticket. Not knowing what to expect, we spend first money in an excellent giftshop before entering the castle. What a nice place. A lovely location with great views, nice furniture and wall paintings, but, above all, fantastic stained glass windows. A great place to visit. read more

Such a beautiful, but eccentric, castle near Bonn! Schloss Drachenburg is definitely reminiscent of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, but has its own uniqueness. The castle is a crazy mix of architectural styles and has an over-the-top, display of wealth, but, again, it's a castle. They were built to impress and impress it does! It's funny to learn that, although it has a very medieval feel, the castle was only built in the late 1800s. The decorations are gorgeous and make you feel like you're living in a fairy tale! Although the castle suffered some damage during the war, it has been beautifully restored and the grounds are still well-maintained. Our visit came a little too early and we just missed out on the start of a Christmas market at the castle. Regardless, it was a magical visit and worth the trip out of Bonn! Definitely pay the extra couple euros and enjoy a ride on the funicular too! read more

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This Castle is definitely a gem. It is conveniently located south of Köln near Bonn on a beautiful hillside overlooking the Rhein. The view itself is worth the walk up or train ride up. The building is architecturally beautiful with nice rooms and a great terrace. There is also gorgeous grounds to walk around and see views of the castle and river. You can even see Bonn and (maybe) Köln off in the distance. If you are taking the Deutsche Bahn down the Rhein - definitely make a stop! Perfect if you are on your way to Koblenz. read more

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Okay, it may not be Neuschawnstein but it is still pretty impressive. In fact I would probably go as far as suggesting that it is Neuschawnstein's little sister. Mind you, it can be a little difficult to find, especially if you have never heard of it before (I only discovered it because I have this habit of simply exploring places on Google Maps). You get here on a cog train which takes you all the way up the mountain, though you can walk if you so desire (the walk is quite pleasant in and of itself). Anyway, it is basically a palace that was built in the late 19th Century and you can go for a wanderer through the rooms on the upper two levels, and visit an area on the lower level which gives an outline of the history of the place. There are also some gardens to wander through, but they aren't really all that large and you can basically see all of them by standing on one of the balconies. Still, it is pretty impressive and certainly worth visiting if you happen to be in Bonn. Oh, and apparently, according to local legend, this is where Siegfried slew the dragon. read more

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So beautiful, inside and out. Things to see everywhere, from the flower arrangements surrounding the castle, to the castle itself, to all of the art, sculptures and other interesting items inside the castle. The audio guide was very good, very thorough. Absolutely make time to see this; it should only take a few hours, then you can head up to Drachenfels. read more

This castle is really worth a visit! You will pay 6 € for the entry and you will never regret to have paid them. Really breathtaking view and the interesting castle Drachenberg is really in good condition. read more