Can the castle be visited freely?

Yes, access is self-guided, with an audio tour activated through QR codes placed around the site.

Is the castle still inhabited?

No, it has been a ruin since the building was dismantled in the early 19th century.

Why is the castle in ruins?

Sold off stone by stone for its materials after the Revolution, it was already badly damaged when the d'Andlau family recovered it in 1818, and further weakened by a wall collapse in 1998.

Who maintains the site today?

The Amis du château association, founded in 2000, carries out consolidation work and runs the site.

Château du Bas-Andlau

Bas-Andlau Castle

Andlau

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Château du Bas-Andlau stands in Andlau (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched above the Alsatian vineyards, this castle ruin recalls the settlement of the lords of Andlau in the 13th century, vassals entrusted with watching over the nearby abbey. Collapsed walls, breached towers and a surviving wall walk still trace the outline of a stronghold that endured sieges, military occupations and eventual dismantling before becoming a heritage site restored by volunteers. Visitors can now explore it independently, following an audio tour accessed through QR codes that retraces eight centuries of history.

What to know

The site can be visited freely using a self-guided audio tour unlocked via QR codes.
As a medieval ruin, the ground is uneven and reaching it involves a noticeable uphill walk.
Restoration and safety work is carried out periodically by the volunteer association in charge of the site.
The monument was listed as a historic monument in 1926.

Where this château is

Andlau · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67140 Andlau

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Frequently asked

Can the castle be visited freely?: Yes, access is self-guided, with an audio tour activated through QR codes placed around the site.
Is the castle still inhabited?: No, it has been a ruin since the building was dismantled in the early 19th century.
Why is the castle in ruins?: Sold off stone by stone for its materials after the Revolution, it was already badly damaged when the d'Andlau family recovered it in 1818, and further weakened by a wall collapse in 1998.
Who maintains the site today?: The Amis du château association, founded in 2000, carries out consolidation work and runs the site.