Medieval castles

Between 1088 and 1330, Trifels Castle was one of the most important centres of power under the Hohenstaufen and Salian dynasties. The crown, sceptre and orb of the imperial jewels were kept within its...

A medieval castle that served over the centuries as a residence, fortress and garrison town and which is nowadays a cultural and tourist site with a breathtaking panoramic view over the northern...

Nine centuries of history Towering at almost 800 metres, Haut-Koenigsbourg boasts an exceptional panoramic view. From the Grand Bastion, you can see the Alsace plain, the Vosges, the Black Forest and...

A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY, A CASTLE FULL OF LIFE! The castle offers a glorious 360 degree view over Alsace and the Black Forest, modern and interactive scenography; a lively castle in the hills above...

From the original fortress to the medieval castle. Fleckenstein is one of the largest fortified castles in Alsace. It was built on a huge rock with cave-dwelling stairs and rooms. In spite of its...

Underground Passage After moving along the fortifications revealing the main steps of the military architecture, the underground passage (a former medieval moat stoneroofed during the 18th century)...

Located on the east side of the Palatinate Forest, embedded in the picturesque surroundings of the German Wine Route and with a view overlooking the expanse of the Upper Rhine Plain is Hambach Castle...

The museum in the castle offers an overview of the history of Gochsheim and the city of Kraichtal, the Counts of Eberstein and the nobility of Kraichgau. Two important exhibitions mark the highlights...

As visitors cross the drawbridge into the castle courtyard, they are immersed in the 1,000-year history of Lenzburg Castle. The imposing hilltop fortification was once a count’s residence, then the...

The ruins of Hardenburg Castle near Bad Dürkheim are big and impressive. The Counts of Leiningen extended this medieval stronghold in the 16th century to produce a palace that was both splendid and...