Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
Nine centuries of history
Towering at almost 800 metres, Haut-Koenigsbourg boasts an exceptional panoramic view. From the Grand Bastion, you can see the Alsace plain, the Vosges, the Black Forest and on a clear day, the Alps...
Built in the 12th century, the castle bore witness to nine centuries of European conflicts and rivalries between feudal lords, kings and emperors.
At the turn of the twentieth century, the German Emperor Wilhelm II decided to renovate the former castle, that was besieged, destroyed and finally abandoned during the Thirty Years' War. The restoration works, notable for their size and modern approach, took only eight years. Haut-Koenigsbourg, restored to its former glory, opened its doors once again in 1908.
Prices
Prices
| Adult rate |
9 € |
| Child rate |
5 € |
| Group rate |
7 € |
| Etudiant |
7 € |
| Groups |
2 € |
Prices conditions
| Free for children (age limit) |
6 ans |
| Group (minimum number of people) |
20 |
| Other special offers |
Free entrance for all visitors on the 1st Sunday of the month from November to March and during the "European Heritage Days" (3rd week-end of September). |
Payments accepted : Cheque, Cash, Credit card, Holiday vouchers
Practical information
Equipment and services
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Kind of place to visit : Castles in ruins
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Package visits : Free visit, Visit with guide tool, Guided tour for individuals, Guided tour for groups with reservation, Visit with educational sheets/pack, Self-guided visit with documents in French
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Duration : 1h30 min
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Specific target audience : Groups, Schools, Families, Couple, Groups of children, Adults (individuals)
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Effective group (mini + maxi) :
Maxi:60 /
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Facilities / services for children: Baby changing table/mat, Children's changing area
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Pratical services : Shops /Sale of goods, Shuttle service, Group reception, Local tourist information, Bus stop, Open to individual clients, Aire de pique nique
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Facilities / auxiliary services: Toilets, Terrasse
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Restaurant on site: Yes, Food for individuals, Food for groups, Cafeteria
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Disabled access: Yes
Practical information
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languages spoken :
English, German, French
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Opening hours : January-February, November-December: 9.30-12.00 and 13.00-16.30 / March and October: 9.30- 17.00 / April, May and September: 9.15-17.15 / June, July and August: 9.15-18.00 / Closed on January 1, May 1, December 25 and Mondays from November to February.
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Pets allowed : No
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Localisation: Isolated, Mountain, Panoramic view, At the edge of the forest
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Altitude : 757
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Distance and name of nearest railway station : 12 km - Sélestat
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Thematic Museum: History
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Access :
On a route that is accessible by bus : /
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Member of: Pass Alsace, Museums-PASS-Musées
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National Tourism and Handicap label: Hearing, Mental
Val de Villé tourism office
14 Place du Marché - F-67220 VILLÉ
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