Fleckenstein Castle
Fleckenstein Castle was mentioned for the first time in 1174 when Gottfried of Fleckenstein was a member of the court of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. For six hundred years it was held by the Fleckenstein family, one of the most influential in Lower Alsace. From a rock with basic fortifications it became a majestic castle with a reputation as an impregnable eyrie, which inspired the Strasbourg architect Daniel Specklin to picture it as ‘the ideal castle’ in 1589. It was finally taken without resistance in 1680 by the soldiers of Louis XIV, who destroyed it with black gunpowder.
Curtain walls, fortified gates, 13th Century well tower, 16th Century stair tower, wells and cisterns carved from the rock make up the architectural features that justified the castle’s listing as an ancient monument in 1898. They enable the visitor, even if they know little about fortifications, to appreciate the different stages in the development of the medieval castle.
Site du Fleckenstein
Lieu-dit Fleckenstein
67510
LEMBACH
Visit of Fleckenstein Castle
Visit of the Fleckenstein Castle: discover this 12th century castle. The fortification, largely troglodytic, is embedded in a rock of spectacular dimensions.
Fleckenstein, the impregnable eagle's nest! Set off to conquer this fortress, which stretches out on a rocky bar of exceptional dimensions above the Northern Vosges and the Palatinate, and let the history of this emblematic castle in Alsace be told to you.
The fortress was built in the 12th Century and for 600 years it was the family castle of the Fleckenstein family. It was extended and improved over the centuries at the same time as the family increased its social status in the world. Reckoned to be impregnable, it did not live up to its reputation and fell without a fight into the hands of the soldiers of Louis XIV. The ruins impress and charm the visitor at one and the same time as they explore one of the finest castles of the Northern Vosges, a natural phenomenon for some, a sailing ship without a crew for the poets, a world of imagination for aspiring knights and princesses. Visit it as you will and in you own time.
Accepted animals
Dogs are welcome and allowed on a lead throughout the site except inside the P'tit Fleck play area.
To enter the castle, please bring large dogs to the ticket office so that we can facilitate their passage through the access control.
Opening hours
6 January to 28 March 2025: Sundays from 12pm to 4pm (except on snow or ice). Last admission 3.30pm
29 March to 30 June 2025: daily from 10am to 5.30pm
1 July to 31 August 2025: daily from 10am to 6pm
1 September to 25 October 2025: daily from 10am to 5.30pm
26 October to 2 November 2025: 10am to 5pm
3 November to 25 December 2025: annual closure
26 December 2025 to 4 January 2026: every day from 12pm to 4pm (except snow or ice)
Public price
Adult : €5.00Kid : €3.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeKid : Free
Visit Fleckenstein - the Castle of Challenges
It all starts with the theft of a magic book! The grimoire, or book of spells, contains the formula that can change mere iron ore into gold… Since this despicable event motivated only by greed, darkness has fallen on the land of Fleckenstein which is now afflicted by terrible calamities. Fortunately, the castle’s alchemist was able to escape just in time. He has found refuge in the forest and has decided to call Kim to come and help.
Alongside this intrepid and mischievous character, your mission will be to restore the balance of power in the land. To do this, after trying and failing to hold on to the colours of the land of Fleckenstein, you will be whisked away to the mysterious Land of Legends. You will first need to escape from there to start your climb up to the castle where the baron is held prisoner. You will also need to find the book of spells and put the symbols back in their right order.
Upon your arrival, a game host will explain how the game works and will hand you the map of challenges on which you will write down the different answers. Then, you’re ready to go! You must complete each of the 25 challenges one after the other to progress in your quest. These are available in French, German, and English, they are accessible to everyone and encourage exchanges, and cheerfulness for players of all ages.
The challenges call upon logic, the 5 senses, skills, and courage. They are staged and feature a soundtrack, drawing you into an adventure from another time.
The 25 challenges introduce a revisited version of Fleckenstein designed for the more playful visitors.
At the end, once all the challenges have been completed, interactive terminals let you validate your answers and capture your memorable adventure with characters from the story.
The adventure can be completed in one stretch. You can also stop half-way for a picnic or to enjoy lunch at the ‘Café des 4 Châteaux’.
Accepted animals
Dogs are welcome and allowed on a lead throughout the site except inside the P'tit Fleck play area.
To enter the castle, please bring large dogs to the ticket office so that we can facilitate their passage through the access control.
Opening hours
Closed in winter
4 November to 28 March: closed
29 March to 30 June 2025: daily from 10am to 6pm
1 July to 31 August 2025: daily from 10am to 6.30pm
1 July to 31 August 2025: daily from 10am to 6.30pm
1 September to 25 October 2025: daily from 10am to 6pm
26 October to 2 November 2025: 10am to 5pm
Public price
Adult : €11.00Kid : €9.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeKid : Free
Accessibility
- Accepted animals
Access conditions
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Coordonnées GPS : 49.044795,7.771872 -
Fleckenstein is accessible by public transport from Wissembourg station and by connecting with TER trains from Haguenau, Winden, Neustadt and Landau on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from Easter to All Saints Day.