Fleckenstein Castle

Lembach

Fleckenstein is an imposing Castle standing proud on a rocky outcrop 100 m long at 338 m above sea level. The Castle ruins occupy a remarkable site from which you can look down on the Valley of the River Sauer. Built in the 12th century and located in the Regional Nature Park of the Northern Vosges, Fleckenstein was an impregnable fortress. Its military objective was to control the roads linking Alsace and Lorraine and protect Haguenau. It stood its ground for 4 centuries before being destroyed in 1680 by French troops. In spite of everything, the square tower and rooms carved out of the rock remain in a good state of repair. Today, it ranks as one of the most visited ruins in Alsace with nearly 100,000 visitors every year.

Opening hours

January 6 to March 28, 2025: Sundays from 12pm to 4pm (except on snow or ice) March 29 to June 30, 2025: daily from 10am to 5:30pm July 1 to August 31, 2025: daily from 10am to 6pm September 1 to October 25, 2025: daily from 10am to 5:30pm October 26 to November 2, 2025: 10am to 5pm December 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026: daily from 12 am to 4 pm (except snow or ice)

Annual closure

November 3 to December 25, 2025: annual closure

Accessibility

  • By bus
  • Through a small sealed road
  • On a route that is accessible by bus

Length of visit/event

  • 1h

Distance (km) à la gare la plus proche

23

Package visits offered

Free visit
Guided tour for groups with reservation

Audience concerned

  • Adults (individuals)
  • Couple
  • Families
  • Groups

Size of group

Maxi40

Languages spoken

French German alsacian English

Practical services

  • Shops /Sale of goods

Catering on spot

  • Cafeteria
  • Drinks

Leisure facilities for children

  • Slide

Facilities

  • Toilets

Equipment required

Walking shoes

Capacity of the meeting rooms

Total number of meeting rooms1

Methods of payment

  • Credit card
  • Cheque
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash

Rates in €

  • Adult rate 5,00
  • Child rate 3,00
  • Group rate 3,50
  • Groups 2,50