Ramstein Castle Ruins

Ramstein Castle was built in 1293 by Otto von Ochsenstein to support the siege of the neighboring Ortenberg Castle. After being owned by the Zorn von Bulach family, it was destroyed by the Strasbourg family in the 15th century. Initially consisting of a simple tower, the castle was later expanded into a proper castle, which was destroyed by the Swedes during the Thirty Years' War. Today, only the outer wall and two gun towers remain, built in 1793 to defend the entrance to the Vosges Mountains.

Ramstein Castle is located beneath its powerful neighbor, the Ortenbourg. Of the residential tower, in which different levels can be seen, only two sections of wall remain, a chimney and a large archway with a niche to the Ortenbourg, where a war machine could be set up to fire projectiles at the castle.

For several years now, a team of volunteers, the “Ramstein Watchers,” has been clearing and strengthening walls, towers and cellars. For security reasons, access to the castle is not permitted (visiting the complex is only possible during Heritage Days).

Castle built by Otto von Ochsenstein from 1293 and destroyed by the Swedes in 1633.
Ruin under restoration, partially inaccessible.