Places to discover in Alsace

Kintzheim · 67

Kintzheim Castle

Kintzheim Castle, a Historic Monument since 1964, now hosts the Volerie des Aigles. Experience an impressive aerial show featuring birds of prey flying freely in this restored medieval setting.

Wattwiller · 68

Le château d'Hagenbach

Lichtenberg · 67

Lichtenberg Castle

Lichtenberg Castle, a restored medieval fortress, combines history and modernity with an interactive exhibition on 800 years of architectural evolution. A dynamic cultural center, it offers self-guided tours, games, and exhibitions.

Obersteinbach · 67

Lutzelhardt Castle

Lutzelhardt Castle, built in the 12th century to protect Sturzelbronn Abbey, is now in ruins. Access is forbidden until further notice due to its fragility.

Wangen · 67

Medieval Gates of Wangen

Wangen, a fortified town, has three remarkable medieval gates. The Niedertor, a historic monument from the 13th century, includes a dungeon. The Sommertor, with Renaissance gunports, once housed the presbytery. The Motscheltor, destroyed in 1887, formerly led to the vineyards.

Wangen · 67

Medieval Walls of Wangen

The ramparts, built at the end of the 13th century to protect the town and its vineyard, form an enclosure 100 meters in diameter. Classified as a historic monument since 1931, they also helped repel successive invasions between the 14th and 17th centuries.

Orschwiller · 67

Oedenbourg Castle

This medieval ruined castle near Haut-Koenigsbourg is inaccessible (fenced off), but its remains, such as the shield wall and the façades of the dwelling, can be seen from outside and illustrate castle architecture.

Westhoffen · 67

Old Castle of Westhoffen

The Rosenberg Castle, built in the 11th century, was converted into a farm in the 19th century. It is private property and not accessible to the public.

Windstein · 67

Old Windstein Castle

Old Windstein, a semi-troglodyte castle built by the Hohenstaufen in the late 12th century, stands atop a 410-meter summit. Destroyed in 1676 by French troops after attacks in 1332, it retains underground galleries.

Scherwiller · 67

Ortenbourg Castle

Perched at 443 meters altitude, Ortenbourg Castle, built between 1260 and 1265 by Rudolf of Habsburg, is a magnificent medieval ruin. Its 32-meter pentagonal keep and granite ramparts overlook the Rhine Valley, offering an exceptional panorama.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Picnic Areas - The Ramparts

Discover Kientzheim, a historic wine-growing town, with a fun 1.5-hour trail for children aged 4 to 10. A route booklet is available at the Tourist Office. Picnic stops are possible along the ramparts.

Châtenois · 67

Ramparts and Fortified Cemetery

The fortification, mentioned since 1298, was protected by a double 900 m enclosure with towers and the Witches' Gate. Open year-round, it hosts a medieval festival with activities and a market every second Sunday of June.

Scherwiller · 67

Ramstein Castle

Ramstein Castle, built in 1293, is now in ruins but its history and remains, including a giant arrow slit, remain fascinating. Site visits are sometimes possible during Heritage Days.

Epfig · 67

Rohan Castle

The presbytery, formerly the Rohan Castle built around 1725 in sandstone, served as a hunting residence. Its coat of arms is on the door lintel, and it features a two-level cellar and a balustraded staircase across three floors.

Mutzig · 67

Rohan Castle

Rohan Castle in Mutzig, a medieval fortress turned episcopal residence in the 18th century, now houses a municipal museum and cultural facilities. The castle itself is not open to visitors outside the museum.

Le Bonhomme · 68

Ruins of Gutenbourg Castle

This 12th-century medieval castle, perched at 800 meters altitude, offers panoramic views of the village and the Vosges. Its ruins, including a keep and remnants of ramparts, reflect its turbulent history among counts, Habsburgs, and Ribeaupierre.

Oberhaslach · 67

Ruins of Hohenstein Castle

Hohenstein Castle, built in the 13th century in Oberhaslach, overlooks the entrance to the Bruche Valley. Its ruins, including a keep and a bailey, are freely accessible via a hiking trail offered by the Molsheim-Mutzig Tourist Office.

Dambach · 67

Schoeneck Castle

This medieval castle, built around 1200 and restored in the 16th and 17th centuries, features remarkable remains such as a pentagonal keep and a west tower. Guided tours are organized during the season.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Schwendi Castle

This 15th-century castle, a classified historic monument, now houses the Alsace Vineyard and Wine Museum. Since 1561, the Alsatian Brotherhood of Saint Stephen has monitored wine quality here, a mission revived in 1947 after a break.

Wasselonne · 67

Square Tower

The medieval gate of Wasselonne, topped by an 18th-century square tower, is a remnant of the castle that once dominated the town. It houses a clock from 1881 and a bell from 1818, visible during guided tours or in summer.

Thanvillé · 67

Thanvillé Castle

Former toll station on the Salt Road in the 11th century, Thanvillé Castle was transformed in the 17th century. It is open for guided tours by reservation only from May to September, with options for children and groups.

Eguisheim · 68

The Castle of the Counts of Eguisheim

The Eguisheim castle, built around 720 by Count Eberhard, was the residence of his lineage until 1225. Now owned by the municipality, it is only accessible during exhibitions or specific events.

Ottrott · 67

The Castles of Ottrott

Two medieval castles, Rathsamhausen and Lutzelbourg, face each other above Ottrott in Alsace. Rathsamhausen features a unique donjon-palace whose remains reveal the life of its inhabitants. Access is possible certain days from Klingenthal or the Tourist Office.

Romanswiller · 67

The Oberschloss in Romanswiller

The Upper Castle, or Oberschloss, is an elegant 18th-century bourgeois residence built by the Barons Haindel. Later occupied by the Cerf Berr family and Jacques Metzger, it housed a family farm before being sold to the municipality in 2012.