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Haut Koenigsbourg Castle

From towering ramparts to historic chambers, experience medieval France like never before.
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8 hrs
  • Set off from Colmar for a day trip with round-trip travel in a small-group air-conditioned minivan, reaching nearby highlights with zero planning.

  • An English-speaking driver guide stays with you all day, sharing context on the region and coordinating timing so each visit runs smoothly.

  • Explore Eguisheim village or a similar stop, wandering its lanes as you hear how wine, work and community shape life here in this pocket of France.

  • Continue to Riquewihr to walk the streets, then enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense and unhurried wandering through shops and lanes.

  • Visit Haut Koenigsbourg Castle with entry included, walk through rooms and courtyards, then hear stories of life here across the years.

  • Follow the Alsace wine route by road to a winery, where a tasting session introduces several wines, with your sampling fees already included.

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  • Set off from Colmar for a day trip with round-trip travel in a small-group air-conditioned minivan, reaching nearby highlights with zero planning.

  • An English-speaking driver guide stays with you all day, sharing context on the region and coordinating timing so each visit runs smoothly.

  • Explore Eguisheim village or a similar stop, wandering its lanes as you hear how wine, work and community shape life here in this pocket of France.

  • Continue to Riquewihr to walk the streets, then enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense and unhurried wandering through shops and lanes.

  • Visit Haut Koenigsbourg Castle with entry included, walk through rooms and courtyards, then hear stories of life here across the years.

  • Follow the Alsace wine route by road to a winery, where a tasting session introduces several wines, with your sampling fees already included.

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About Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

Rising above the forests of Alsace, Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle feels straight out of a storybook, with sweeping valley views, fortified walls, and atmospheric medieval rooms. Book your tickets or tours to step inside this restored mountain fortress, or opt for combo day trips that include nearby villages, wine-route stops, and tastings.


AddressD159, 67600 Orschwiller, France
Also known asHaut-Koenigsbourg Castle
Year opened1147
Founded byFrederick II, Duke of Swabia
Visitors per year600000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

After being destroyed during the Thirty Years' War in 1633, the castle remained abandoned until a major restoration project began in the early 20th century.

Why visit Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle?

Step inside a real medieval fortress

Walk through drawbridges, ramparts, courtyards, and furnished chambers that showcase life in a fortified castle centuries ago.

Plan your visit

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

Monday10:30am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
Tuesday9:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
Thursday9:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
Friday9:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
Saturday9:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
Sunday9:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm

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