The first lord of the castle was Hildebrand Spenlin from Breisach. The word "Spenlin" means "little shavings" (from a plane). In Alemannic usage, Spenlin is called "Spänle." Without the diminutive, …
Unfortunately, there are only very few small remains of the wall from the former Höhingen Castle. The pavilion with its forest sofas is very inviting to rest. The view from up there is also great.
The Prefecture of Haut-Rhin began construction of its new building in 1862. Their former building, in the hotel of the Abbey of Pairis (now the town hall), where it was …