Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

To make a day of it

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg stands in Sélestat (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Perched on a spur of the Vosges mountains above the Alsace plain, the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle presents the silhouette of a medieval fortress, rebuilt in the early twentieth century on foundations going back to the twelfth century. The site, a listed historic monument, can be explored through its courtyards, living quarters and bastions, reflecting Renaissance-era military architecture as reinterpreted by the restorers working under Wilhelm II. Its dominant position offers views over the Alsace plain as far as Sélestat and, on clear days, well beyond.

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What to know

• The adult admission fee is 12 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed on the site.
• The free car park has 150 spaces, including spots reserved for visitors with reduced mobility, currently limited to three because of ongoing works.
• Spaces for coaches and passenger drop-off are available in the car park.
• Accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility applies to the grounds surrounding the castle.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Grounds accessible

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Free parking around the château, 150 spaces, including 6 spaces reserved for people with disabilities (3 currently, during works), spaces reserved for coaches and passenger drop-off.

The outdoor areas, from the car park to the Cour Basse, are freely accessible to wheelchair users accompanied by a helper. The visit route includes 300 steps of varying height and orientation.

Where this château is

Sélestat · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67600

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 3 69 33 25 00

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00085298

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Frequently asked

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €12. Child: €8. Reduced: €6. Free for: children under 6 ; every 1st Sunday of the month from November to March ; European Heritage Days ; European Night of Museums.

Can I bring my dog to Haut-Koenigsbourg castle?

No, dogs are not allowed on the site.

Is Haut-Koenigsbourg castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The grounds around the castle are accessible, though the building itself has limitations due to its medieval layout.

Where can I park to visit Haut-Koenigsbourg castle?

A free 150-space car park surrounds the castle, with spots for disabled visitors, coaches and passenger drop-off.

Is Haut-Koenigsbourg castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is protected as a historic monument.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1552366
• Mérimée PA00085298
• Official website

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