The castle and its region
‘‘Discover the many facets of Haut-Koenigsbourg castle!‘‘
The castle's must-sees
Dominating the Alsace plain at an altitude of 757 metres, the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle has all the assets of a fortress: a strategic position that was relatively easy to defend in the past, and today an exceptional panorama of the Alsace plain, the Vosges mountains, the Black Forest and sometimes even the Alps.
But you have to cross its drawbridge to discover its fully equipped and furnished dwellings, its collections of weapons from the Middle Ages, to climb to the top of its keep and the great bastion.
Come and discover these exceptional places...
The way up after ticket control
The keep from the inner courtyard
The Tierstein coat of arms on the neo-Gothic tower
The galleries of the southern dwelling from the inner courtyard
Our collections
Our collections
The castle and its surroundings
Near the castle
Just a few minutes from the castle, take advantage of the region's numerous tourist and cultural assets.
Volerie des Aigles
In the heart of the Kintzheim castle: the ideal environment to discover nearly 80 birds of prey from 30 emblematic species of the world.
La Volerie des Aigles
Montagne des Singes
Live the experience of being immersed among 200 free-roaming Barbary macaques in a magnificent 24-ha forest!
La Montagne des Singes
Bibliothèque Humaniste
Discover medieval manuscripts and prints from the 15th and 16th centuries in Beatus Rhenanus' footsteps. UNESCO listed.
Bibliothèque Humaniste
Sélestat Haut-Koenigsbourg Tourisme
In the heart of Alsace, the Sélestat region offers a perfect blend of culture, nature and gastronomy. A must-see destination!
Office de Tourisme - Sélestat Haut-Koenigsbourg tourisme
Maison de la Nature du Ried et de l’Alsace centrale
An association dedicated to environmental education, offering year-round activities for schools and the general public.
Maison de la Nature du Ried et de l'Alsace centraleAlong the Rhine, a land of fortified castles
According to current archaeological data, there are over 1,000 castles in the Upper Rhine Valley. Even today, castles are still being discovered by archaeologists and voluntary associations.
However, only around a hundred of these castles are still visible to the general public.
A LITTLE
FURTHER AWAY
IN ALSACE...
And if you're spending a few days in the region, don't miss out on the following sites!
