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The Top 19 Castles around Bonn

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 19

beautiful castles to choose from around Bonn. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 30, 2025

View of the Drachenfels and Drachenburg from Mehlem

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A tour of the Rhine is always worthwhile

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Königswinter IV Rhine Ferry

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For mountain bikers THE perfect place. A super large and good selection of trails in the Siebengebierge!

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Electoral Palace Bonn and Hofgarten

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One of the largest universities in Germany and an impressive main building in the castle. See also uni-bonn.de

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Friesdorf Tower House

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The tower house (rarely also: Friesdorf Castle and Turmhof) is a courage house in the Bonn district of Friesdorf on the corner of Annaberger Straße and Im Bachele. It is …

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Electoral Palace (University of Bonn Main Building)

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The electoral palace is the main building of the University of Bonn and was once the residence of the Cologne electors. Today the building, including the courtyard garden, is a …

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Godesburg Castle

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The Godesburg was probably built as a refuge by the Franks on the extinct volcano. The Romans had already settled here and the Ubians called the mountain Wotansberg. The platform …

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Endenich Castle

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Comprehensive information about the castle can be found here:
kuladig.de/Objektansicht/O-55810-20121022-2#id5

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Lede Castle

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Lede Castle is a moated castle that dates back to the 13th century.
The castle is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside.

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Kommende Ramersdorf (Schloßhotel)

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The Teutonic Order Commandery in Ramersdorf, a district of the Bonn borough of Beuel, was founded around 1230.
A citizens' initiative succeeded in preserving the building during the construction of …

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Dransdorf Castle

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The Dransdorfer Burg is a former knight residence in the Dransdorf district of Bonn. Today's castle is the third building at this point, which is next to the Kettelerschule.

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The Top 19 Castles around Bonn

View of the Drachenfels and Drachenburg from Mehlem

Königswinter IV Rhine Ferry

Electoral Palace Bonn and Hofgarten

Friesdorf Tower House

Electoral Palace (University of Bonn Main Building)

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