Königswinter is not really that well known, although it is the setting of one of Germany most popular fairy-tales as well as legend! It is situated at the foot of the Seven Mountains just south of Cologne, renowned for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs tale. The town itself is dominated by the jagged Drachenfels (dragon’s rock) Ruins where, so legend has it, the hero of the Nibelungen Siegfried slew the dragon then bathed in its blood to become invulnerable!
A funicular from the idyllic wine-town of Königswinter takes the visitor to a terrace near the ruins of the castle tower, from where a vast panorama can be enjoyed right across the Westerwald, the Eifel plateaux, Bonn, Bad Godesberg and finally Cologne. Halfway up to the Drachenfels the neo-Gothic Schloss Drachenburg (Dragons fortress) is situated in the middle of a park. Wonderful walks are possible here.
Our special tour is again based in the luxurious Hotel Maritim (German ****), situated immediately on the Rhine promenade with the Dragons Fortress and Rock behind it and so very popular with our clients.
The hotel offers a large terrace with panoramic views of the Rhine, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam-room, solarium, fitness studio, beauty salon and hairdresser.
Our New Year’s Eve Gala (different theme each year) takes place in the hotel’s elegant restaurant. There you can enjoy the gala-buffet, New Years Eve programme including live bands and the fireworks over the River Rhine at midnight.
Programme:
Thursday: Departures 06:00 to 06.30 hrs; lunch-time train; early evening arrival; evening meal
Friday: Coach excursion to Cologne with guided tour; New Year’s Eve Gala
Saturday: Explore Königswinter/Drachenfels + make use of the wonderful facilities of the Hotel
Sunday: Departure after breakfast; afternoon train; return 20.00 to 20.30 hrs
The 4-day package price includes:
· 3 x Accommodation; 3 x Hot/Cold Champagne Buffet Breakfast; 2 Evening Meals;
Welcome Cocktail; New Years Eve Gala incl. Drinks Reception, Gala Buffet and Program
· Coach excursion to Cologne including guided tour with local guide
· Courier/Hostess throughout