Is Stolzenfels Castle an original medieval fortress?

A 13th-century toll fortress once stood on the site, but it was destroyed in 1689; today's building is a 19th-century reconstruction incorporating older remains.

Who had Stolzenfels Castle rebuilt?

Prussian crown prince Frederick William, later King Frederick William IV, had the ruined castle rebuilt after it was given to him by the city of Koblenz in the 1820s.

Who designed Stolzenfels Castle?

Architects Karl Friedrich Schinkel and later Friedrich August Stüler worked on the building, while Peter Joseph Lenné designed the surrounding park.

Is Stolzenfels Castle part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes, since 2002 it has been part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site.

Stolzenfels Castle

Koblenz

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Schloss Stolzenfels stands in Koblenz (Koblenz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

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What to know

The castle is located in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, on the left bank of the Rhine.
It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
The site is part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The grounds include the Gothic Revival main building, a chapel, a former staff lodging, and a landscape park.
No opening hours, prices, or accessibility details are available in our verified data.

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Opening hours

February 1 – March 14: Samstag, Sonntag und Feiertage 10-17 Uhr (dernière entrée 16h)
March 15 – October 31: Donnerstag – Sonntag und Feiertage 10-17 Uhr (dernière entrée 16h)
November 1 – 30: Samstag, Sonntag und Feiertage 10-17 Uhr (dernière entrée 16h)
closed in December and January

Annual closures : December and January

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
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Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Koblenz · Koblenz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Koblenz, Koblenz

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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Frequently asked

Is Stolzenfels Castle an original medieval fortress?: A 13th-century toll fortress once stood on the site, but it was destroyed in 1689; today's building is a 19th-century reconstruction incorporating older remains.
Who had Stolzenfels Castle rebuilt?: Prussian crown prince Frederick William, later King Frederick William IV, had the ruined castle rebuilt after it was given to him by the city of Koblenz in the 1820s.
Who designed Stolzenfels Castle?: Architects Karl Friedrich Schinkel and later Friedrich August Stüler worked on the building, while Peter Joseph Lenné designed the surrounding park.
Is Stolzenfels Castle part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site?: Yes, since 2002 it has been part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site.