Stolzenfels Castle
Stolzenfels Castle, perched above Koblenz on the left bank of the Rhine, is a stunning example of 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture and Prussian Rhine Romanticism. Originally a 13th-century toll castle, it was rebuilt between 1836 and 1842 as a summer palace by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, based on designs by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and August Stüler. Pupils visit the inner and outer courtyards, historic halls, chapel, and enjoy sweeping views over the Rhine.
Guided Tours also available:
“A Total Work of Art” Tour - Duration: approx. 2 hours
Explore how Stolzenfels exemplifies Rhine Romanticism, designed as a seamless blend of architecture, landscape, and décor. This tour highlights the castle’s integration of Schinkel’s Gothic Revival interiors with Lenné’s terraced pergola gardens and grottoes—creating a unified masterpiece of 19th-century aesthetics.
Guided Tour of the Historic Show Rooms - Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Step inside the richly adorned Great and Small Knights’ Halls, chapel, and royal living quarters where original furnishings, frescoes, and medieval relics bring the Prussian summer palace to life. Highlights include the fresco-decorated reception hall, neo-Gothic furnishings, and panoramic terrace views across the Rhine.
Subject Focuses
- History & Art History: Medieval Rhine politics, 19th-century Romanticism, Prussian royal culture
- Architecture & Design: Gothic Revival style, interior decoration, frescoes, and structural design
- Geography & Environmental Studies: Human interaction with river landscapes; UNESCO heritage context
- Cultural Studies: Garden design, heritage preservation and cultural identity
Images: Copyright: GDKE, E. Fischer ©
