How old is Bucheneck castle?

It was built in the third quarter of the 13th century, around 1251 according to the ministry's listing.

What can be seen inside Bucheneck castle?

The town museum occupies the building and presents seven rooms on the history of Soultz, from the Knights of Malta to local noble families and traditional crafts.

Is Bucheneck castle open all year?

No, the museum only opens from 2 May to 31 October.

Is Bucheneck castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the facades, roofs, stair turret and remains of the enclosing wall have been listed since 1984.

Château de Bucheneck

Bucheneck Castle

Soultz-Haut-Rhin

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: €1.50
Reduced: €3.50

Free for Members of Museums-PASS-Musées

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Where: Soultz-Haut-Rhin

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Château de Bucheneck stands in Soultz-Haut-Rhin (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 13th century, 16th century, 18th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Bucheneck castle dates from the third quarter of the 13th century and now houses the town museum devoted to local history. Seven rooms spread over several floors trace the story of the Knights of Malta and the Waldner de Freundstein and Heeckeren d'Anthès families, along with displays on old crafts and the town's Jewish community. The facades, roofs, stair turret and remains of the enclosing wall are listed as historic monuments.

What to know

The museum is open only from 2 May to 31 October, daily except Tuesdays, from 2pm to 6pm.
Adult admission costs 5 euros, and card payment is not accepted on site.
The visit covers several floors, so expect to climb stairs.
Free audio guides are available at the entrance.
The site is closed on the afternoon of the Museum Night and the day after Heritage Days.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 2 May to 31 October: 14h00-18h00, sauf les mardis

Annual closures : Tuesdays; the afternoon after Journées du Patrimoine; the afternoon of Nuit des Musées

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: €1.50
Reduced: €3.50

Free for Members of Museums-PASS-Musées

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Soultz-Haut-Rhin · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Haut-Rhin

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00085679
Period of construction: third quarter of the 13th century, 16th century, 18th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Bucheneck: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: €1.50. Reduced: €3.50. Free for: members of Museums-PASS-Musées.
How old is Bucheneck castle?: It was built in the third quarter of the 13th century, around 1251 according to the ministry's listing.
What can be seen inside Bucheneck castle?: The town museum occupies the building and presents seven rooms on the history of Soultz, from the Knights of Malta to local noble families and traditional crafts.
Is Bucheneck castle open all year?: No, the museum only opens from 2 May to 31 October.
Is Bucheneck castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the facades, roofs, stair turret and remains of the enclosing wall have been listed since 1984.