Frequently Asked Questions
Are you planning a visit to Schloss Drachenburg and still have questions about tickets, getting there or accessibility? We’ve put together the most important answers to frequently asked questions here to ensure your trip to the Siebengebirge is a complete success.
Drachenburg Castle and the surrounding palace park welcome you all year round. The exact opening hours depend on the season: during the summer half-year (01/03 – 01/11), the castle is open daily from 11:00 to 18:00, and in the winter months (02/11 – 28/02) from 12:00 to 17:00.
Please note: Schloss Drachenburg will be closed on 14 December, 24 December and 31 December.
Detailed, up-to-date information can always be found on our website at Your visit.
Yes, you can also visit Drachenburg Castle on public holidays during the regular seasonal opening hours. These can be found here.
Exceptions: Schloss Drachenburg is closed on 12/14., Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year's Eve (12/31).
We offer single tickets for adults, concessions as well as good-value family tickets. Children under 6 enjoy free admission. You can conveniently book tickets in advance online book to avoid queues at the box office.
Adults
€10
Children/Those eligible for concessions
€8
Family ticket
€25
Annual ticket single person
€30
Family annual pass
€60
Children aged 6-17 (children under 6 go free), school pupils, students, people with severe disabilities, groups of 20 or more
2 adults + max. 2 children aged between 6 and 17 years (children under 6 years receive free admission)
Valid until 2026/12/30. Subject to change.
The castle is located in the Siebengebirge near Königswinter. You can best reach us:
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By car: You can easily reach us via the A3 (Siebengebirge exit) towards Königswinter or via the A59 or B42 (Königswinter exit). You can park your vehicle in the pay-and-display car park P6 Oberweingartenweg. From there, a pleasant walk of about ten minutes takes you directly to the castle.
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By public transport: Travel in comfort with Stadtbahn Line 66 (Stops Königswinter/Clemens-August-Straße or Königswinter/Ferry) or the regional trains of Deutsche Bahn as far as Königswinter railway station From there you can reach the castle on foot or with the Drachenfelsbahn.
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By Drachenfels railway: The historic rack-and-pinion railway stops right at the „Schloss Drachenburg“ intermediate station. It is best to park in the signposted P3 car park.
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On foot: A lovely walking trail leads from the valley up to the castle (approx. 30 minutes) via the well-known Eselsweg.
All details can also be found in our section „Your visit„
Please note that certain areas of the park and the terraces, as well as the North Tower of Schloss Drachenburg, are only accessible via steps.
The exhibition rooms of the palace are accessible without steps for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users accompanied by our staff. We therefore ask visitors with walking difficulties and wheelchair users to report to the ticket office.
Detailed information on local accessibility can be found on the website „Reisen für Alle.de„.
Drachenburg Castle stands not available for private weddings or celebrations.
Dogs are permitted on a short lead in the outdoor area and palace grounds. Pets are not allowed inside the palace (with the exception of designated assistance dogs).
In the immediate vicinity are the castle ruins as well as the history-laden Schauplatz Petersberg. Furthermore, you will receive with the Siebengebirge region numerous suggestions for walks, excursions, museums, nature experiences and places to stay around the Drachenfels and along the Rhine.
The Schloss Drachenburg has a café with a terrace overlooking the Rhine. Table bookings are not available.
At the Drachenfels, various other refreshment stops are available to you – including on the Drachenfels plateau as well as along your walk up the Drachenfels and in Königswinter at the foot of the mountain.
Yes, with prior booking, exclusive suite offers are available to you on the castle grounds. Enjoy a unique overnight stay in a historic ambience with panoramic views over the Rhine Valley. Under Rent Find all information about our suites.
Yes. The Drachenfelsbahn mid-station is situated opposite the outer bailey, where the entrance to Schloss Drachenburg is located. If you are travelling by the Drachenfelsbahn, please check the departure times and the latest information on the Drachenfelsbahn website.
No, photo shoots are not permitted at Schloss Drachenburg. Nor can the castle be hired for this purpose.
Photography and filming without a tripod are generally permitted for private purposes, provided that other visitors are not inconvenienced. However, this does not apply to special exhibitions. All photographs, audio recordings and film footage not intended exclusively for private use require written permission from Schloss Drachenburg gGmbH. No equipment of any kind may be set up on the premises.
No, drone footage is strictly prohibited throughout the nature reserve.
No. Date-specific event tickets are exempt from the right of withdrawal pursuant to Section 312g (2) No. 9 of the German Civil Code (BGB).
For these reasons, ticket cancellations, exchanges or returns are not possible and are therefore technically unfeasible. This was agreed to upon completion of the purchase.
Tickets are not tied to a specific person, so passing them on to other people is possible for you.