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The 5 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Koenigswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia
Königswinter is a city and summer resort in the Rhein-Sieg district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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1. Drachenfels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 754 reviews
Reviewed By Cosmic_Elf - San Jose, Costa Rica
Nice tour option if you are in Bonn/Cologne area or near those. Access by car or public transportation. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. I went there in the Summer and the view was amazing. Make sure to take the Drachenfelsbahn (rack railway) up to the top to go see first the Medieval ruined castle Burg Drachenfels and the great view of the Rhine, then go back to the railway and get off at the neogothic castle: Schloss Drachenburg, lower on the hill. I personally recommend this for Castles passionates!
2. Schloss Drachenburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 674 reviews
Reviewed By AkoSiAys - Bonn, Germany
This private villa looks like a real castle from a fairytale and is a very popular tourist destination. It is located in Königswinter on the Drachenfels. The foot of the hill is near train stations. A few minutes by foot. There are also parking spaces nearby. To reach the castle, you can hike. It is quite steep at the beginning but it is a nice walk. Kids can also ride the donkey (for a fee) going up. They are waiting on a shed in front of the train station. If you are not the sporty-type, you can also ride the mountain railway. The station is at the foot of the hill. You can buy the ticket at the station. Check for ticket combinations to save some money. You can also check the internet for such offers and for buying tickets earlier. Another thing to check is the opening hours of the castle. There are times that there is a TV or film shooting and some areas are not accessible to the public or it may be completely closed. Their website is supposed to provide the information. It would be nice though if there are also information posted at the foot of the hill to warn visitors. We went there one time and the castle is not accessible as there is a shooting. We are able to access the garden for free though. The garden of the castle is really nice and you are free to roam around. You can also enjoy the panorama of Bonn and Rhein river. Go up the tower to see a perfect view! On clear skies, you may see the Cologne cathedral. Although you are free to roam around, they also offer guided tours. The interior of the castle is really beautiful. You can take photos but without flash. Kids and adults alike like visiting the castle. Take some time with you to enjoy it especially on a nice weather. There is also a souvenir and coffee shop by the entrance. There are toilets inside the castle and by the main entrance too.
3. Drachenfelsbahn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By 355stefang - Brussels, Belgium
Funiculars are always a fun way to get to the top of somewhere. The Drachenfelsbahn is no different! The ride doesn't last long. Maybe 10 minutes? There are two stops. The first is at Schloss Drachenburg and the second is at the top of the Drachenfels, i.e. the end of the line at the top of the mountain. It's the easiest method to get to the top and it's inexpensive. Note there are no bathrooms in the waiting area where you board at the bottom. There are bathrooms in Schloss Drachenburg, and there's one at the top of the Drachenfels but it's in a restaurant and you have to pay if you're not a customer. Recommended at least once, perhaps on the way up, then walk back down.
4. Sea Life Konigswinter
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 224 reviews
Dive into an amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE Königswinter, home to over 2.000 sea dwellers out of 120 species that inhabit 36 pools. On your interactive journey you will follow the course of the water and playfully learn fascinating facts about the creatures and their habitats.
5. Nibelungenhalle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By StevenKolsteren - Groningen, The Netherlands
The building is austere Art Deco and the place breathes something from the past. However it houses a hall with great Symbolist paintings by Hermann Hendrich of Wagners operas and the sagas. At the time of out visit they were busy improving the explanatory texts. Furthermore, there is rock labyrinth for young and old ending in a small pond with an endearing stone dragon sculpture and also a small reptile zoo with some amazing great snakes. Although it looks a bit outdated there is much to see and enjoy! Well worth the entrance fee.
