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Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

Haut-Koenigsbourg castle at dusk © Jonathan Sarago / CD67
Haut-Koenigsbourg castle’s living quarter and its 15th-17th century furniture © Klaus Stöber
From the castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg discover an exceptional panorama © Tristan Vuano
Nine centuries of history

Towering at almost 800 metres, Haut-Koenigsbourg boasts an exceptional panoramic view. From the Grand Bastion, you can see the Alsace plain, the Vosges, the Black Forest and on a clear day, the Alps…

Built in the 12th century, the castle bore witness to eight centuries of European conflicts and rivalries between feudal lords, kings and emperors.
At the turn of the 20th century, the German Emperor Wilhelm II decided to renovate the former castle, that had been besieged, destroyed and finally abandoned during the Thirty Years' War. The restoration works, notable for their size and modern approach, took only eight years. Haut-Koenigsbourg, restored to its former glory, opened its doors once again in 1908.
Address

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
67600
Orschwiller
France
+33 3 69 33 25 00
Opening hours
Monday: 10:30-16:45
Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30-16:45
Monday: 10:30-17:00
Tuesday - Sunday: 9:15-17:00
Monday: 10:30-17:45
Tuesday - Sunday: 9:15-17:45
Monday: 10:30-17:00
Tuesday - Sunday: 9:15-17:00
Monday: 10:30-16:45
Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30-16:45
Monday: 10:30-16:45
Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30-16:45

Closed on
During peak periods, online ticketing is recommended at https://tickets.haut-koenigsbourg.fr/en-GB/home

For groups, please contact the reservations and customer relations department on +33 (0) 3 69 33 25 00 or haut-koenigsbourg@alsace.eu (Monday to Friday).

48.249487, 7.344521

La vie du seigneur - Family workshop ©Jonathan Sarago / CeA
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La vie du seigneur

How did people light themselves in the Middle Ages? Where did people look for water in the castle? What clothes were worn? All these questions, as well as others about the pace of life, housing and ...

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Le Haut-Koenigsbourg pendant sa période habsbourgeoise - Thematic tour ©Siméon Levaillant
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Le Haut-Koenigsbourg pendant sa période habsbourgeoise

On this unique tour, follow in the footsteps of the castle's illustrious owners and legendary "tenants". This is your chance to discover Haut-Koenigsbourg and its role in the territorial defence ...

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Et la lumière fut ! - Family workshop ©Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
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Et la lumière fut !

A creative family workshop on all aspects of light... Search for and decipher the stained glass windows in the fortress, then find out about the various stages of production. It's a chance to ...

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A l'assaut des blasons - Family workshop ©Marc Dossmann
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A l'assaut des blasons

Today, images play an important role in our lives, and this was already the case in the Middle Ages! Ancient coats of arms "tell" us a host of captivating stories about our past. Like real ...

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Tous aux châteaux - Alsace Castles Day ©Tristan Vuano - a vue de coucou
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Tous aux châteaux !

The aim of this day dedicated to the fortified castles of Alsace is to (re)discover our medieval heritage. Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle is taking part. Find out more about the participating castles at ...

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Un château très fort - Thematic tour ©Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
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Un château très fort

A themed tour to understand the defence of a fortified castle, with cannon, harquebus and elements of defensive architecture. During this tour, you'll explore the fortress and discover that defending ...

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Une vie de château - Thematic tour ©Klaus Stöber
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Une vie de château

The Middle Ages is an attractive period that appeals to everyone's imagination. However, many of the ideas about this period are completely false! Shatter preconceived ideas and discover the day-to ...

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L'instrumentarium du château - Family workshop ©Siméon Levaillant
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L'instrumentarium du château

In this week when we're celebrating music, we'd be delighted to show you the instruments used in the castle's decor, its archaeology and the archives linked to its history. Haut-Kœnigsbourg has not ...

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