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Castle · Koblenz, Renânia-Palatinado
Schloss Stolzenfels
Neo‑Gothic castle on the left bank of the Reno, south of Koblenz, rebuilt from 1836 for the Prussian crown prince, with decorated rooms, a chapel and a garden.
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About Schloss Stolzenfels
Stolzenfels sits on a slope of the left bank of the Reno, about 5 km south of Koblenz, already within the Romantic Rhine Valley, a World Heritage site. On the same spot there was a medieval castle of the archbishops of Trier, which collected tolls from riverboats and was destroyed by French troops in 1689.
The ruins were given by the city of Koblenz in 1823 to the Prussian crown prince, the future king Frederico Guilherme IV. He commissioned a reconstruction in the romantic taste of the time, designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and the works were completed in 1842. The result is a neo‑Gothic castle with towers, battlements and a chapel, conceived as a summer residence.
The visit is guided and tours the rooms with 19th‑century furniture, paintings and weapons, the chapel and the pergola garden, with views over the river. It is one of the most complete examples of Rhine romanticism, the fashion that turned medieval ruins into fairytale castles in the 19th century.
The path to the entrance is a climb of about 15 to 20 minutes on foot from the riverside road, through a wood.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1h30, including the uphill walk and the guided tour.
Best time
From spring to autumn. In winter the castle reduces opening days or closes for a period; check before you go. Clear days improve the views of the Reno.
How to get there
By city bus from central Koblenz to the Stolzenfels stop on the left‑bank road, then about a 15–20 minute uphill walk. By car there is a small parking area at the foot of the slope.
Tip
Wear comfortable shoes: the climb is steep in places. Combine it with the Marksburg on the opposite bank for a full day of castles.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Schloss Stolzenfels
Is the Stolzenfels castle medieval?
The origin is medieval, but the current castle is a neo-Gothic reconstruction carried out between 1836 and 1842 for the Prussian crown prince, built on the ruins.
How to get to Stolzenfels from Koblenz?
By city bus to the Stolzenfels stop on the left bank of the Reno, and then a 15 to 20 minute uphill walk. It's about 5 km from the center.
Is the visit to Stolzenfels guided?
Yes, the interior is visited with a guide. Check opening days beforehand, because the castle reduces its operations in winter.