Rendez vous at the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

Rendez vous at the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle D159 67600 Orschwiller fr

9 centuries of history

This fairy tale castle looks down majestically across the Alsace plain for more then 850 years. Towering at 757 m over picture perfect villages and colourful vineyards, it is one of France’s most widely visited castles. Restored in the early 20th century, its current state reflects how it looked in the 15th century. Passing the main gate of the impressive Haut-Koenigsbourg is to enter the medieval world. An enjoyable and breathtaking experience!

Getting there

Haut-Koenigsbourg castle is 26 km north of Colmar, 55 km south of Strasbourg and 12 km west of Sélestat.

By road: Motorway A35, exit 17 via Kintzheim or 18 via Saint-Hippolyte. N59 via Lièpvre.

Shuttle from Sélestat Railway station

Address

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
67600 Orschwiller

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Rendez vous at the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle

9 centuries of history

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