High on the Drachenfels Railway

With Germany's oldest cog railway up the Drachenfels The Drachenfels railroad is the perfect connection between the tourist destinations in the Siebengebirge.

Since its opening in 1883, it has carried more than 40 million passengers - from the valley station in the old town of Königswinter via the middle station to the mountain station on the Drachenfels plateau below the world-famous castle ruins. On its way to the summit, the cable car climbs some 220 meters into the sky with gradients of up to 20 percent and delights visitors from all over the world with its technical feats.

Drachenburg Castle - an icon of Rhine romance - is located at the middle station, as is the Nibelungenhalle with its dragon cave and reptile zoo. Once at the top station, the unique view of the Rhine Valley opens up. A short climb leads to the legendary castle ruins and a visit to the restaurant "Der Drachenfels" rounds off your visit to Drachenfels perfectly.

Information on pricing, schedules and access to the online ticket shop can be found at www.drachenfelsbahn.de