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Haut-Koenigsbourg shuttle bus - information for 2026

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

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

Snow-clearing


Published on 20/02/2026

Snow removal at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

Monument's life - Collection maintenance

Monument's life - Collection maintenance


Published on 15/01/2026

Maintaining the collections: a meticulous job

Habsburg family tree

Habsburg family tree


Published on 08/12/2025

Return of the restored Habsburg family tree to Haut-Koenigsbourg castle.

Armour maintenance

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

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

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

Fantastique Festival de BD et d'illustration


Published on 17/07/2025

A look back at the event in pictures

Interactive modules

Interactive modules


Published on 27/06/2025

Creation of interactive modules for the tour circuit

GRIMP manoeuvre

GRIMP manoeuvre


Published on 24/06/2025

Exercise by the reconnaissance and intervention group in dangerous environments (GRIMP)

Faites des projets 2025

Faites des projets 2025


Published on 19/06/2025

School project feedback evening

3 adventures in 1 day !

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

Pass château


Published on 11/06/2025

Annual subscription for Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

Dovecote tower

Dovecote tower


Published on 11/06/2025

Interview with the architect about work on the dovecote tower

First aid training

First aid training


Published on 11/06/2025

First aid training at the castle

Work on the star-shaped Bastion - Dupasquier & Bloino

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

Star-shaped bastion - Girold Constructions Bois


Published on 11/06/2025

Work at the star-shaped Bastion with the Girold company

UTMB 2025

UTMB 2025


Published on 06/06/2025

2025 edition of the Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB

Osterputz at the castle

Osterputz at the castle


Published on 06/06/2025

Spring cleaning around the castle

Reopening of the medieval garden

Reopening of the medieval garden


Published on 06/06/2025

Reopening of the castle's medieval garden from 1st May

Night craning

Night craning


Published on 06/06/2025

Night craning work at Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

Shooting - "Les larmes du regret"

Shooting - "Les larmes du regret"


Published on 06/06/2025

Shooting for the film “Les larmes du regret”

Call for photos

Call for photos


Published on 06/06/2025

Call for memories to preserve the frescoes at Haut-Koenigsbourg!

Armour cleaning

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

Practical information - the shuttle bus to Haut-Koenigsbourg


Published on 02/05/2025

An easy and comfortable ascent with the Haut-Koenigsbourg shuttle bus.