Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg: A Medieval Fortress Reborn
Explore a majestic medieval fortress with stunning views of the Alsace region; a symbol of centuries of European history.
Perched high in the Vosges Mountains, the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is a magnificently restored medieval castle with panoramic views of the Alsace plain. Originally built in the 12th century, it has witnessed centuries of conflict and was once a symbol of German imperial power before becoming a French national treasure.
A brief summary to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
- D159, Orschwiller, 67600, FR
- +33369332500
- Visit website
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the castle tour involves a lot of walking and climbing stairs.
- Dress warmly, as it can be quite chilly inside the castle, even in summer.
- Purchase tickets online in advance, especially during peak season, to avoid long queues.
- Consider visiting on the first Sunday of the month from November to March for free admission.
- Allow at least 2 hours for a thorough visit of the castle and its surroundings.
Getting There
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Car
The easiest way to reach the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is by car. From Strasbourg, allow approximately 50 minutes; from Colmar, about 30 minutes. Enter 'Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg' into your GPS. Free parking is available along the road leading to the castle, but it can get crowded, especially during peak season. Parking may require a walk of up to 1 kilometer to the entrance. Parking is prohibited at night.
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Public Transport
To reach the castle via public transport, take a train to Sélestat from Strasbourg, Colmar, or Mulhouse. From Sélestat train station, take the Route 500 shuttle bus, 'Navette du Haut Koenigsbourg', which takes about 30 minutes to reach the castle. The shuttle bus runs on weekends and holidays from March to early January, and daily from April to early May, late May to the end of August, and mid October to early November. Check the current timetable for operating days and times. A single journey on the shuttle bus costs €2.50. Shuttle bus users receive a discount on the castle entrance fee. With the transport ticket, the entrance fee to the castle is €6 instead of €12 for adults, and €6 instead of €8 for young people aged 6-17.
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Taxi
A taxi from Sélestat train station to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg takes approximately 16 minutes and costs between €30 and €45. Uber is also an option, costing around €22 one way.
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