News
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Haut-Koenigsbourg shuttle bus - information for 2026
Published on 02/03/2026
The Haut-Koenigsbourg shuttle bus (L500) is back in service: find all the practical information here.
Amphibian rescue operation
Published on 02/03/2026
Every year, starting in February, toads, frogs, newts and salamanders leave the forests where they have spent the winter to return to the ponds where they were born. Discover what goes on behind the scenes as volunteers from Haut-Koenigsbourg rescue them.
Snow-clearing
Published on 20/02/2026
Snow removal at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Monument's life - Collection maintenance
Published on 15/01/2026
Maintaining the collections: a meticulous job
Habsburg family tree
Published on 08/12/2025
Return of the restored Habsburg family tree to Haut-Koenigsbourg castle.
Armour maintenance
Published on 21/11/2025
Maintenance and cleaning of the six suits of armour in the Kaiser's hall at Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle in November 2025.
Star-shaped bastion - Installation of the lantern
Published on 05/11/2025
A look back in pictures at a highlight of the star-shaped bastion restoration project: the installation of the lantern.
A look back at the summer in pictures
Published on 09/09/2025
A look back at a lively summer at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Fantastique Festival de BD et d'illustration
Published on 17/07/2025
A look back at the event in pictures
Interactive modules
Published on 27/06/2025
Creation of interactive modules for the tour circuit
GRIMP manoeuvre
Published on 24/06/2025
Exercise by the reconnaissance and intervention group in dangerous environments (GRIMP)
Faites des projets 2025
Published on 19/06/2025
School project feedback evening
3 adventures in 1 day !
Published on 11/06/2025
Discover the Haut-Koenigsbourg massif and enjoy an unforgettable day of nature, history and animals!
Pass château
Published on 11/06/2025
Annual subscription for Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Dovecote tower
Published on 11/06/2025
Interview with the architect about work on the dovecote tower
First aid training
Published on 11/06/2025
First aid training at the castle
Work on the star-shaped Bastion - Dupasquier & Bloino
Published on 11/06/2025
After visiting Girold Constructions Bois, we went to meet Dupasquier & Bloino, who were hard at work on the star-shaped bastion construction site.
Star-shaped bastion - Girold Constructions Bois
Published on 11/06/2025
Work at the star-shaped Bastion with the Girold company
UTMB 2025
Published on 06/06/2025
2025 edition of the Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB
Osterputz at the castle
Published on 06/06/2025
Spring cleaning around the castle
Reopening of the medieval garden
Published on 06/06/2025
Reopening of the castle's medieval garden from 1st May
Night craning
Published on 06/06/2025
Night craning work at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Shooting - "Les larmes du regret"
Published on 06/06/2025
Shooting for the film “Les larmes du regret”
Call for photos
Published on 06/06/2025
Call for memories to preserve the frescoes at Haut-Koenigsbourg!
Armour cleaning
Published on 06/06/2025
Cleaning the six armours in the Kaiser's hall at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Practical information - the shuttle bus to Haut-Koenigsbourg
Published on 02/05/2025
An easy and comfortable ascent with the Haut-Koenigsbourg shuttle bus.