🇩🇪 Stumbling into a Ghibli-Style Castle 🏰

📍 Getting There From Bonn, take the train to Königswinter Fähre station (same platform for return trips—check the direction!). After exiting, cross the street and follow the charming little town’s path. You’ll pass train tracks, then walk ~100m to the ticket office at the mountain’s base. 🎟️ Tickets The green mountain train (round-trip €12, one-way €10) departs from the 2nd floor. Castle entry (€8) is purchased separately at the castle gate (QR code scan entry). Pro tip: If you love hiking, skip the train and take the scenic trail beside the ticket office! 🚂 The Mountain Train Stops 1️⃣ Base station (where you board) 2️⃣ Mid-mountain (Drachenburg Castle) 3️⃣ Summit (Drachenfels rock) ✨ Recommendation: Ride straight to the summit first for breathtaking Rhine River views! 📸 Summit Highlights The Drachenfels rock viewpoint offers panoramic vistas—winding river, storybook houses, and endless skies. Perfect for photos! 🏰 Exploring the Castle After descending to the mid-mountain stop, the fairytale Drachenburg Castle awaits. Free Wi-Fi (login details on your ticket) Download their app for Chinese audio guides Unlike Bonn/Cologne’s churches, this castle is immaculately preserved, with luminous rooms, intricate murals, and stained-glass windows that whisper, "This is how to live." ✨ Hidden Gem: Queue at the castle’s right-side door to climb the narrow tower (limited capacity, ~30min wait). Worth it for unique castle views! 💡 Tips Walk downhill if you have time (but bring bug spray!). The castle has a restaurant, garden benches, and free restrooms. Every corner is Instagram-worthy—don’t miss it! #DrachenburgCastle #GermanyTravel #Wanderlust #BonnAdventures 🏰✨