Landmarks

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Entry Ticket

Medieval castle of Haut Koenigsbourg with stone walls and towers, Alsace, France.

Aerial view from Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle overlooking Alsace countryside and autumn foliage.

Medieval timber-framed alley inside Haut Koenigsbourg Castle, France.

Chamber interior with wooden furniture in Koenigsbourg Castle, Alsace, France.

Open today

10:30am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 15 Jun, 2027 without worrying about committing to a date today

Guided tour

Set your own rhythm as you explore a 900 year old fortress, taking in walls, inner courts and the medieval garden when it is open to visitors.

On the day of your visit, head to the castle entrance during opening times, present your booked ticket and walk straight into the first vaulted halls.

Move through stone corridors and furnished rooms, step out to ramparts and castle yards, and access changing exhibitions and live style animations.

Step onto open terraces for wide views of the surrounding hills, then join free events or creative workshops for families when they are scheduled.

Entry ticket for a self-guided visit

Access to permanent rooms and terraces

Access to temporary exhibitions and animations

Access to the castle's exterior spaces

Access to the castle during opening hours

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 12 months.

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Explore Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle at your own pace with general admission, permanent rooms, terraces, and exterior spaces included.

Getting started

Present your entry ticket at the castle access point during opening hours. After your ticket is checked, begin your general admission self-guided visit by following the indicated route. Since there is no mobile network at the château, make sure you have downloaded your tickets in advance before arriving at the site.

What to expect

Your visit covers both the interior and exterior areas of Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, structured so you can move through different spaces in your own order and at your own rhythm.

Features

Permanent rooms and terraces are open to you, so you can walk through the castle interiors and step out onto terraces that illustrate how the fortress overlooks its surroundings. You can spend as much time as you wish in each open section, provided you respect last entry times.

Access to the castle's exterior spaces is included, allowing you to explore the outdoor areas around the fortress walls and courtyards that frame the main building. These zones let you experience the site layout from different vantage points outside.

Temporary exhibitions and animations are part of your ticket, and you can enter these according to the current program during your visit. Each exhibition or animation is integrated into the castle route, so you can step in whenever you reach that area.

Access to the castle during opening hours is guaranteed with this ticket, giving you flexibility to plan your arrival within the daily schedule. Once inside, you continue your self-guided exploration until the time limit linked to closing.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Wheelchair accessibility is limited throughout the castle.

Adapted routes: The castle offers adapted routes for visitors with reduced mobility, hearing, visual, and intellectual disabilities.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the castle, but assistance dogs are permitted.

Additional information

Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes, as the visit involves significant walking.

Mobile network: There is no mobile network at the château, so download your tickets in advance.

Last entry: Last entry is 1 hour before the castle closes.

Free entry days: Entrance is free for all visitors during the European Heritage Days on the third weekend of September.

Seasonal free Sundays: Entrance is free on the first Sunday of the month from November to March.

Opening hours: The castle is usually open from 9:30am to 6pm, but hours may vary, so check the official site for alerts.

Reservations: Some events and workshops require a mandatory reservation.

Weather: The weather can be variable with a risk of storms, so check the forecast before your visit.

Note: There is a break of 1 hour from 12pm - 1pm in the month of Jan to Mar and Nov-Dec.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.