Are there remains of the medieval castle in Forbach?

The fortress was demolished in 1634 on the orders of Louis XIII, leaving only partial ruins on the hill.

Why isn't the Schlossberg tower the original keep?

The current tower, built in 1891 by architect Paul Tornow, stands where a round corner tower once stood, not the site of the medieval keep.

Can visitors walk in the Schlossberg park?

Yes, the park surrounding the hill is now a public municipal space open for walking.

Is there somewhere to eat on site?

A restaurant occupies the former Burghof farm buildings next to the tower.

Château du Schlossberg

Schlossberg Castle

Forbach

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Château du Schlossberg stands in Forbach (Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the hill overlooking Forbach stand the ruins of a medieval fortress, crowned by an observation tower built in the late nineteenth century. First recorded in the thirteenth century, the stronghold was strengthened over the centuries before being torn down on the orders of Louis XIII in 1634. Visitors come mainly for the octagonal tower, which looks out over the town and the Sarre valley, and for the wooded park surrounding the site.

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What to know

The site is visited outdoors, through the ruins and the park, with no opening hours to report here.
Climbing the hill requires moderate physical effort, as the tower rises to about 28 metres.
The municipal park hosts events organised by the tourist office on summer Sundays.
A restaurant now occupies the former Burghof farm buildings near the tower.
The current tower, built in 1891, does not stand exactly where the original medieval keep once stood.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	14:00-18:00
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	13:30-18:00
Sunday (today)	13:30-18:00

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

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Where this château is

Forbach · Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

Rue du Parc, 57600 Forbach

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Château phone number

+33 3 87 84 30 00

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Frequently asked

Are there remains of the medieval castle in Forbach?: The fortress was demolished in 1634 on the orders of Louis XIII, leaving only partial ruins on the hill.
Why isn't the Schlossberg tower the original keep?: The current tower, built in 1891 by architect Paul Tornow, stands where a round corner tower once stood, not the site of the medieval keep.
Can visitors walk in the Schlossberg park?: Yes, the park surrounding the hill is now a public municipal space open for walking.
Is there somewhere to eat on site?: A restaurant occupies the former Burghof farm buildings next to the tower.