Can you visit the Saint-Ulrich castle freely?

These are open-air ruins reachable on foot from Ribeauvillé, with no visitor facilities described here.

How long does a visit take?

No visit duration is specified in the available data.

Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No accessibility information is provided, and the rocky, sloping terrain suggests it would be difficult to access.

Why is the castle called Saint-Ulrich?

The name comes from the chapel on site dedicated to Saint Ulrich, bishop of Augsburg, while the castle originally bore the name of the Ribeaupierre family.

Château de Saint-Ulrich

Saint-Ulrich Castle

Ribeauvillé

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Château de Saint-Ulrich stands in Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Above the town of Ribeauvillé, the castle of Saint-Ulrich stands on a rocky spur over 500 metres high, alongside the Girsberg and Haut-Ribeaupierre castles. It served as the main residence of the lords of Ribeaupierre from the 12th to the 16th century, before they moved to a more comfortable castle below. Visible remains include a square keep, a residential building, the knights' hall with its Romanesque windows, and a 15th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Ulrich, from which the site takes its name.

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What to know

The site sits on a rocky spur and requires a walk uphill to reach it.
These are open-air ruins, without a covered building or a visitor reception area.
The monument is a listed historic monument (monument historique classé).
Sturdy footwear is advisable given the rocky terrain and elevation gain.
No opening hours or admission price information is given here.

Where this château is

Ribeauvillé · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

68150 Ribeauvillé

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Château phone number

+33 3 89 73 23 23

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00085585
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century

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Can you visit the Saint-Ulrich castle freely?: These are open-air ruins reachable on foot from Ribeauvillé, with no visitor facilities described here.
How long does a visit take?: No visit duration is specified in the available data.
Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No accessibility information is provided, and the rocky, sloping terrain suggests it would be difficult to access.
Why is the castle called Saint-Ulrich?: The name comes from the chapel on site dedicated to Saint Ulrich, bishop of Augsburg, while the castle originally bore the name of the Ribeaupierre family.