The owner Stephan von Sarter (1833-1902) came to wealth and honor as a stock market analyst. After being made a baron in 1881, he laid the foundation stone for his dream castle. This was completed after less than three years of construction.
Above Königswinter, in the middle of the Siebengebirge Nature Park, the picturesque building is visible from afar, halfway up the Drachenfels. On the ascent on foot or on a leisurely ride on the historic cog railroad, the castle presents itself behind old trees and magnificent rhododendrons.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the combination of nature and culture, romantic landscapes and rich history has attracted tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. They all experience an unforgettable excursion, gather unexpected impressions of unique castle architecture, wander through the historically significant landscape park and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Rhine and the Siebengebirge region.
Visitors are transported back to the end of the 19th century. Carefully restored and refurnished, the sumptuous drawing rooms and private apartments of Drachenburg Castle now allow visitors to experience the atmosphere and lifestyle of the period in which they were built. It seems as if the former lord of the castle, Stephan von Sarter, is returning at any moment.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the local history and legends and marvel at the large-format canvas paintings by artists of the Munich School such as Frank Kirchbach and Ferdinand Wagner the Younger. Elaborate stencil paintings, artistic woodwork and stained glass still bear witness to the impressive craftsmanship of days gone by.
