Nibelungenhalle

Located halfway up the Drachenfels, the Nibelungenhalle is a place deeply rooted in the Nibelungen legend. According to legend, Siegfried slew the dragon here and gained invulnerability through its blood. The hall was built in 1913 as a memorial temple to mark the 100th birthday of Richard Wagner. It houses twelve large paintings by the artist Herman Hendrich, which depict scenes from Wagner’s "Ring of the Nibelung." The architectural design was carried out by Werner Behrendt and Hans Meier. Additionally, a dragon’s cave vividly tells the story of the dragon Fafnir and Siegfried’s victory. Adjacent to it, a reptile zoo displays a diverse collection of live reptiles, including alligators, lizards, snakes, geckos, tarantulas, and scorpions. This zoo is one of the largest private reptile zoos in Germany.