When was Pflixbourg castle built ?

In the 1210s, under Emperor Frederick II.

Is Pflixbourg castle in ruins ?

Yes, it has been in ruins since 1450 according to the ministry's listing record.

Was Pflixbourg ever attacked or besieged ?

No, it was abandoned around the mid 15th century without ever being attacked.

Why did the castle lose its importance ?

Its military role declined after the Habsburgs acquired Hohlandsbourg castle in the 1280s.

Is the site a protected monument ?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 17 December 1968.

Château de Pflixbourg

Wintzenheim

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Pflixbourg stands in Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 13th century, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a summit of the Ehrberg above Wintzenheim and the Munster valley, the ruins of Pflixbourg recall a stronghold built around 1210 under Frederick II. Designed as a garrison castle to defend Colmar and support imperial forces, it still features a keep typical of early 13th century imperial fortresses and a corridor gateway unique in Alsace. It lost its military role once the Hohlandsbourg gained importance and was deserted without ever being attacked by the mid 15th century.

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What to know

The site sits high on the Ehrberg, so reaching it involves an uphill walk.
The ruins are open six days a week according to current opening times.
The monument has been a listed historic building since 1968.
No verified information is available on admission fees, visit duration or accessibility.
This is an open-air site with no visitor facilities mentioned.

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Opening hours

Monday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-12:00

from 18 July to 30 August 2026: lundi au vendredi 9h-12h et 14h-18h, samedi fermé

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Where this château is

Wintzenheim · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

1 lieudit Saint Gilles, 2 St Gilles, 68920 Wintzenheim

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Château phone number

+33 3 89 27 97 06

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00085739
Period of construction: first quarter of the 13th century, 14th century

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When was Pflixbourg castle built ?: In the 1210s, under Emperor Frederick II.
Is Pflixbourg castle in ruins ?: Yes, it has been in ruins since 1450 according to the ministry's listing record.
Was Pflixbourg ever attacked or besieged ?: No, it was abandoned around the mid 15th century without ever being attacked.
Why did the castle lose its importance ?: Its military role declined after the Habsburgs acquired Hohlandsbourg castle in the 1280s.
Is the site a protected monument ?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 17 December 1968.