Bahnhof Altenahr

Nestled in the picturesque Ahr valley Ahr valley, Altenahr railway station is a charming place that combines that combines past and present in a fascinating way. Its style and architecture architecture are similar to the neighbouring railway station buildings in Dernau and Mayschoß, which are now also privately owned and serve new purposes. It is It is thought that the same architect may have been responsible for all three buildings which were built at the end of the 19th century in the style of the time. were built in the style of the time.

The imposing ground floor made of natural stone ground floor and the timber-framed storeys above give Altenahr railway station Altenahr railway station a nostalgic charm that attracts visitors from all over the world. In the 1970s, the first floor often housed the railway official and his family, while and his family, while tickets were sold and luggage handed in on the ground floor and travellers waited for their train in the waiting room.

Later, the railway station building station building fulfilled a variety of functions, making it a lively centre of village life. centre of village life. It not only served as a stop for the Ahrtalbahn, but also as a guest house and tourist information centre. An extension housed the  "Taverna Sirtaki", where visitors can enjoy traditional can enjoy traditional Greek cuisine. The former waiting room was used for various purposes, including meetings of the Altenahr municipal council and other events. other events.

After the building was severely damaged by devastating flood damage, it is now undergoing a comprehensive renovation extensive renovation process to restore its original function. restored to its original function.