Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg Tours and Tickets
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Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

It’s possible to visit independently, but guided tours and audio guides are also available.
The castle has a gift shop, restaurant, and plenty of free parking.
Plan at least two hours to visit the castle, especially if you want to explore the interiors.
The exterior areas of the castle are wheelchair accessible, but most of the interior areas are accessed by steps.
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Admission tickets to the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg cost €12 for adults and €8 for children (under 18 years); children under 6 can visit for free. Family tickets (up to two adults and two children) are also available for €30.
Yes, the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg is one of the unmissable highlights of the Alsace Wine Route, perched high on a mountaintop and affording spectacular views over the Vosges Mountains. It's worth taking a day trip from Strasbourg to combine the medieval castle with the Alsace villages of Colmar, Riquewihr, and Kaysersberg—and having a designated driver means you can also enjoy wine tasting along the way.
Per one customer who booked the Colmar, Medieval Village, and Castle Small-Group from Strasbourg, "A fantastic, enjoyable day with Florence as our guide. Beautiful places to visit [and] we loved [them all]. Florence was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, easy-going, and provided so much fascinating information. [...] The tour was really well organized. We would recommend this tour very highly."
Yes, guided tours of the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg are available in several languages. Tours in English mainly run in summer, last around one hour, and require a small additional fee. Alternatively, there are audio guides or information pamphlets available. You can also join full-day tours from Strasbourg that visit a number of key attractions in the Alsace region.
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg can be cold and drafty inside, especially if you’re visiting in the winter months, so it’s advisable to wear warm layers. If you hope to explore the castle grounds, then pack a rain jacket and an umbrella, in case there’s showers.
Only the exterior areas of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg are accessible for visitors using wheelchairs. To tour inside the castle, you must climb around 300 steps, meaning anyone with mobility issues may find it challenging.
Yes, there is a free parking lot at Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg with ample spaces. It also includes six accessible parking spots, a drop-off area, and designated areas for coaches. You can also park in the town of Sélestat and take the shuttle bus to the castle.
Pets are not allowed at Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, either inside the castle or within the castle grounds. The only animals permitted are guide dogs and assistance animals, but you will need to provide documentation to prove their accreditation. Visitors with dogs are regularly turned away.
Yes, families with children typically enjoy exploring Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Strollers are not permitted inside the castle, so parents with younger kids will need to bring a carrier, which may get tiring with the castle’s many stairs.
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