Hohlandsbourg Castle
Located at an altitude of 620 metres, on the mountainous border between Alsace and Lorraine, the natural belvedere where the Hohlandsbourg castle stands is a strategic site that has been occupied since the Bronze Age (around 1300 to 750 BC) and has been coveted since time immemorial. It offers a unique 360° view over the Alsace Plain and the Black Forest.
It was built in 1279 by the architect Siegfrid of Gundolsheim, then provost of Colmar, under the orders of Rudolf of Habsburg, to guard the western borders of Austria and the imperial town of Colmar. The Obserchloss, the main defensive element and upper castle, was also built at this time. Two years after its construction, it was burnt down during a revolt by the citizens of Colmar.
It was gradually modernised in the 14th and 15th centuries by the Counts of Lupfen, who owned the feud from 1410 onwards. In the 16th century, Lazarus of Schwendi, a general and adviser to Emperor Maximilian II of Habsburg, bought it in 1563 and modernised it. He adapted the artillery defence and added a northern bastion.
During the Thirty Years' War, the castle was dismantled. First the Swedes took it in 1633, then French troops dismantled it on the orders of Richelieu in 1637.
The Hohlandsbourg castle has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1840 and has undergone numerous restoration works in order to make it possible for the public to visit. It is now the largest heritage monument of the Habsburg family in Upper Alsace.
Route des Cinq Châteaux
68920
Wintzenheim
03 89 30 10 20
chateau-hohlandsbourg@alsace.eu
www.chateau-hohlandsbourg.com
Visit of the Hohlandsbourg Castle
Hohlandsbourg is a fortified castle brimming with history! Follow your guide through this unique site and enjoy the re-enactments. Bonus: a 360° breathtaking view of the region.
In 2023, the Hohlandsbourg Castle will offer you an entertainment programme entitled "Splendour and Magnificence of the Middle Ages", which, far from clichés, will show how and in what areas medieval civilisation excelled.
Entertainment, education, construction, creation, etc., are all themes that will be addressed throughout the season through shows and workshops.
The exhibition "Par'Chemins et & Châteaux" will trace the medieval and cross-border "golden age", which represented a tremendous economic, spiritual and artistic boom for the region. It is based on a selection of charters and 1/350 scale models of emblematic castles in Alsace.
Complément
Please note that Halloween events must be booked in advance, including for Pass'Alsace holders. All you have to do is select the free admission option (and present your Pass to show proof of entitlement). Book here.
Horaires d'ouverture
http://chateau-hohlandsbourg.com/horaires
Reopening on 6 April 2024!
Days OPEN from 10am to 6pm except Mondays at certain times >> see opening hours <<
Winter closure from 12 November 2024!
Public price
Adult : €10.00Kid : €8.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeKid : Free
Lead the investigation at the castle.
8 September 2024 10:00
En famille
Free
Grand family game - A thief has sneaked into Hohlandsbourg. Young and old, explore every corner of the castle, question the artisans, and discover various crafts to gather clues and find the stolen tool. Through this, you’ll relive history with workshops on coin striking, cooperage, textiles, illumination, and animal tracks. You’ll also experience various forms of warfare activities with the chainmail maker and his stand for assembling chainmail, weapon presentations, and armor try-ons, showcasing the equipment of a fighter from that era, its evolution, and its use. Additionally, there will be entertainment, including a space for traditional games for adults and children, face painting, and tattoos. Finally, the bravest can try out sporting activities such as climbing, zip-lining, and rappelling. The day will also feature musical instrument demonstrations and four dance sets (25 minutes each) with performances and participation. At the end of the event, a raffle will determine the lucky winners.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Hosted by: Alsatiae Protectores, Lionel Berger, Educational Team, Patrice Flesch, Mountain Guide, Agence Expression, Bal’us’Trad.
Château du Hohlandsbourg
68920 Wintzenheim
France
0389301020
chateau-hohlandsbourg@alsace.eu
Access conditions
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GPS : 48°03'36.0"N 7°16'09.0"E
48.060000, 7.269167