Can you visit Wangenbourg castle freely?

The ruins are freely accessible via a path from the village, with no known opening hours.

How long does a visit take?

No duration is given in the available sources, but the walk from the village is short.

When was the castle built?

It dates back to the 13th century, built by the lords of Wangen.

Why is the castle in ruins?

A French garrison partially destroyed it around 1680, blowing up a tower and part of the surrounding wall.

Château de Wangenbourg

Wangenbourg Castle

Wangenbourg-Engenthal

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Château de Wangenbourg stands in Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-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, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On a rocky spur above the village of Wangenbourg, in the Bas-Rhin region, stand the ruins of a fortified castle built in the 13th century by the lords of Wangen. The polygonal enclosure and the foundations of the interior buildings still remain, bearing witness to a turbulent history marked by 16th century restorations and a partial destruction under Louis XIV. The forest walk to the site and the ruins themselves will appeal to those interested in medieval history and fortified heritage.

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What to know

The site lies about a hundred metres from the village of Wangenbourg, reached via a forest path.
These are ruins listed as a historic monument since 1898, with no roofed building to visit.
The approach involves walking through forest terrain with a slight incline.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-18:00
Thursday	09:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-18:00
Sunday (today)	09:00-18:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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

Where this château is

Wangenbourg-Engenthal · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67710 Wangenbourg-Engenthal

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Château phone number

+33 3 88 87 31 46

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00085212
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century

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Can you visit Wangenbourg castle freely?: The ruins are freely accessible via a path from the village, with no known opening hours.
How long does a visit take?: No duration is given in the available sources, but the walk from the village is short.
When was the castle built?: It dates back to the 13th century, built by the lords of Wangen.
Why is the castle in ruins?: A French garrison partially destroyed it around 1680, blowing up a tower and part of the surrounding wall.