Exceptional closure – extreme heat
Due to the Red Alert for a heat wave and the risks posed by the persistent extreme heat to the health of visitors and staff, the Collectivité européenne d’Alsace has decided to close Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on an exceptional basis starting this Thursday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. (last admission for visitors at 12:00 p.m.) through Sunday, June 28, 2026, inclusive.
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Practical information – orange heatwave warning
Published on 22/06/2026
The department is under an orange heatwave alert. For your visit to the castle, please try to come in the morning or postpone your visit.
Trail Alsace x UTMB 2026
Published on 12/06/2026
2026 Edition of the Trail Alsace by UTMB.
Festival Châteaux et légendes: eleven sites celebrate the creatures of the earth
Published on 11/05/2026
The “Châteaux et légendes” festival transports visitors to a world of fantasy through a series of events held throughout Alsace.
Reopening of the medieval garden
Published on 07/05/2026
Reopening of the castle's medieval garden from 1st May