Castles in Alsace

The castle is ingeniously built in and around a high sandstone spur. Many remains of the wall can still be seen here. The architectural style and engraved dates suggest different … read more

The castle Löwenstein (also called Lindenschmitt and Löwenburg) was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1386 because of Raubritterei and probably not rebuilt.

Very nice ruin with a beautiful view on both platforms.

The Château Saint-Ulrich (530 m) is the largest and best preserved of the three castles of Ribeauvillé. Built around the middle of the 13th century on a rocky outcrop, the … read more

Beautiful terrain and great hiking area.
The castles are very well maintained and renovated.
Do not forget to drink and enjoy Vespers and make a stopover in Ribeauville.

Still an imposing and powerful building full of old legends. The castle has been renovated and made accessible to tourism. Visits are possible with or without a guide. The riddle … read more

The castle is worth seeing and together with the Petit Arnsbourg, Blumenstein and the Rocher des Tziganes a great castle tour. The upper castle can be reached via a steep staircase, whose steps are fairly worn.

The three watchtowers, on the castle hill, tower over the Alsace plain at 591 m. They were in the XI. and XIII. Century built. In the middle, the Wahlenbourg, the … read more

Château du Haut-Ribeaupierre is the ruins of a hilltop castle northwest of Ribeauvillé (German Rappoltsweiler). Along with the castles of St. Ulrich and Girsberg, it is one of the three … read more

From this point you have a beautiful view of Kaysersberg and the wide plane

Foensburg Castle dates from the 13th century. After being demolished, the lords of Fleckenstein rebuilt it in the 15th century. This fortified castle is a so-called semi-troglodyte construction, and rests on two independent rocks, connected by a footbridge.

A Celtic sanctuary on high (near Teutatis). This is a whole temple district. There are remains of Celtic and Roman cult sites on the Donon plateau

Kaysersberg with its many half-timbered houses, its historic center and its castle ruins high above the city has a great charm.
The fortified Weissbrücke was built in 1514 from red … read more

The Bernstein castle ruins are about 560 meters above sea level and, like most hilltop castles, offer an excellent panoramic view of the surrounding area.
The tower can be climbed.

Altwindstein consists of two independent plants, which lie on a common, in north-south direction about 160 meters long rock ridge and are separated by an artificially extended, 25 meters long … read more

Very large castle above Saverne with fantastic views over the Vosges and the Rhine Valley. In good weather, the Strasbourg Cathedral can be seen from the castle. The top of … read more

Like most castles in Alsace, the Château du Wasenbourg has had a checkered history. Like most castles, it was attacked and conquered, sold and mortgaged several times. And then quickly … read more

Great view of the valley and an ideal place for refreshment.

One of the most beautiful castle ruins in the area. From the tower you can see up to the Vosges.

Beautiful castle ruins which is brought back to life by a few volunteer stonemasons.

The castle Hohenburg was built in the 13th century. You can enter them today through a barbican, but this was built only 300 years later. Very beautiful is the gate … read more