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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Königswinter

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Königswinter, Germany

Updated May 28, 2020

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Nibelungenhalle

Königswinter, Germany

Nibelungenhalle

This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."
Burg Drachenfels seen from Mehlem.

Königswinter, Germany

Burg Drachenfels

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.
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The saints’ heads in front of Bonn Minster.

Bonn, Germany

Heads of Saints Cassius and Florentius

A pair of giant stone heads represent the ancient Roman saints beheaded here.
4 miles from Königswinter
Cherry blossoms create enchanting flower tunnels.

Bonn, Germany

Bonn Cherry Blossoms

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.
5 miles from Königswinter
The Iron Man.

Swisttal, Germany

Iron Man

This mysterious pig iron pillar does not rust, despite being weathered by the elements for centuries.
9 miles from Königswinter
Tram used in the tunnels

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany

Germany's Secret Government Bunker

A top-secret bunker now turned museum, is an eerie look at what life would have looked like in the event of nuclear war.
11 miles from Königswinter
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Listening to the Future

Cologne, Germany

Listening to the Future

Residing along a busy thoroughfare, this sculpture urges passersby to consider the future.
18 miles from Königswinter
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