The castles around Colmar

RIBEAUVILLE

Castle "Saint-Ulrich" 

Saint-Ulrich, one of the three remains overlooking Ribeauvillé, is undeniably one of the most exciting castle sites in Upper Alsace. It used to control the strategic route linking the Alsatian Plain to the high valley of Lièpvre. The castle bore...

WINTZENHEIM

Hohlandsbourg Castle 

Built on a mountain summit, Hohlandsbourg Castle offers a magnificent all-round panorama over the plain of Alsace and the Vosges Mountains. In clement weather, you can even make out the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral and the Swiss Alps. This garrison...

ORSCHWILLER

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle 

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 on a clear day, the...

ORSCHWILLER

Oedenbourg's castle 

KINTZHEIM

Château de Kintzheim 

Kintzheim Castle was first mentioned in the year 1270 and was bought by the city of Sélestat in the 15th century before being sold again in the 17th century. It consists of a round keep complemented by a shield wall, chapel, and accommodations. The...

SCHERWILLER

Ortenbourg Castle 

Located at an altitude of 443 metres at the end of the ridge, Ortenbourg Castle, built between 1260 and 1265 by Rudolf Habsburg, is one of the most beautiful ruins in the Rhine Valley. A masterpiece of military architecture with its high shirt...

SCHERWILLER

Château du Ramstein 

The Château de Ramstein is a ruined castle in the commune of Scherwiller, in the Bas-Rhin département of France. Its name is probably derived from the German Ram (crow) and Stein (stone) and signifies 'rock of the crow'. The Château de Ramstein...