Is there an entry fee for Ramstein castle?

No, the ruins are freely accessible at no charge.

How long does a visit to Ramstein take?

No fixed duration is given, as the site is explored on foot at one's own pace.

Is Ramstein castle suitable for children?

The site is unimproved with steep sections and drops, so close supervision is needed.

Where is Ramstein castle located?

It stands in the commune of Baerenthal, in Moselle, in the Northern Vosges.

Château du Ramstein

Ramstein Castle

Baerenthal

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Tickets and prices

Adult: Free

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Where: Baerenthal

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Château du Ramstein stands in Baerenthal (Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched above Baerenthal, the ruins of Ramstein stand on a rocky spur overlooking the Zinselbach valley. Built in the mid 13th century by a branch of the Windstein family, it was once one of the largest hillforts in the Northern Vosges before being destroyed in a punitive raid during the 14th century. Rock cut stairways still lead up to the summit platform, where a few building remains can be seen.

What to know

The site is reached on foot via a trail, forming stage 5 of the Alsace Hillforts Trail.
The ruins are freely accessible and visited at one's own risk, with no supervision or visitor facilities on site.
The terrain is steep and stones can be loose in places, so care is needed near drops and with young children.
Only partial remains survive, mainly staircases and fragments of the summit building.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: Free

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

Where this château is

Baerenthal · Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

57230 Baerenthal

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA00037761

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Frequently asked

Château du Ramstein: how much is admission?: Admission is free.
Is there an entry fee for Ramstein castle?: No, the ruins are freely accessible at no charge.
How long does a visit to Ramstein take?: No fixed duration is given, as the site is explored on foot at one's own pace.
Is Ramstein castle suitable for children?: The site is unimproved with steep sections and drops, so close supervision is needed.
Where is Ramstein castle located?: It stands in the commune of Baerenthal, in Moselle, in the Northern Vosges.