A themed tour that will immerse you in the issue of water management, that precious resource, at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle!
Although water is vital for human and animal survival, paradoxically it was given little or no consideration when choosing a location for a castle in medieval times.
Other parameters or criteria were prioritised by the Alsatian nobility, which forced builders to be even more ingenious in ensuring the water supply.
How could the inhabitants of a castle perched on a mountain meet their water needs with limited resources? How could the castle be supplied for daily needs, construction work and defence, when the water sources were located much lower down in the valley? How was this resource managed throughout the monument's history?
This tour will immerse you in the fascinating history of water management at Haut-Koenigsbourg, revealing the strategies put in place to overcome these challenges. Take a journey back in time to discover the workings of castle life, where water was a real treasure.
From 12 years
Museums-PASS-Musées holder price: €4
Although water is vital for human and animal survival, paradoxically it was given little or no consideration when choosing a location for a castle in medieval times.
Other parameters or criteria were prioritised by the Alsatian nobility, which forced builders to be even more ingenious in ensuring the water supply.
How could the inhabitants of a castle perched on a mountain meet their water needs with limited resources? How could the castle be supplied for daily needs, construction work and defence, when the water sources were located much lower down in the valley? How was this resource managed throughout the monument's history?
This tour will immerse you in the fascinating history of water management at Haut-Koenigsbourg, revealing the strategies put in place to overcome these challenges. Take a journey back in time to discover the workings of castle life, where water was a real treasure.
From 12 years
Museums-PASS-Musées holder price: €4
