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Lichtenberg Castle

Lichtenberg

It was in the 13th century that the Lichtenberg family really built this Castle on a hill at an altitude of 400 m. The castle was a strategic place when Vauban decided to reinforce it in order to make it one of the key points in the Northern Vosges defence system. The Castle has a troubled history being overwhelmed by Louis XIV's troops at the time Alsace was annexed to France and bombarded by the German army in 1870. However, the ruins of the fortress are among the most beautiful in the region. The 16th-century Gothic-style chapel is particularly worth a visit. The marble mausoleum is one of the most beautiful in Renaissance Alsace. A monumental stairway leads you up to the tops of the towers. From here, you can catch a glimpse of the spire of the Strasbourg Cathedral.

It was in the 13th century that the Lichtenberg family really built this Castle on a hill at an altitude of 400 m. The castle was a strategic place when Vauban decided to reinforce it in order to make it one of the key points in the Northern Vosges defence system. The Castle has a troubled history being overwhelmed by Louis XIV's troops at the time Alsace was annexed to France and bombarded by the German army in 1870. However, the ruins of the fortress are among the most beautiful in the region. The 16th-century Gothic-style chapel is particularly worth a visit. The marble mausoleum is one of the most beautiful in Renaissance Alsace. A monumental stairway leads you up to the tops of the towers. From here, you can catch a glimpse of the spire of the Strasbourg Cathedral.

Opening hours

Open from April 3rd to November 1st. April, May, June, September and October, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Open 7/7 in July-August and until 6pm from May to August. Oct. 17 to Nov. 1, 2pm-7pm, 7 days a week (except Saturday, October 17 and Friday, October 31, 6pm-11pm). Please note that opening times may be modified for certain events. Please check the website before your visit.

Length of visit/event

  • 1h30 min

Distance (km) to the nearest station

5

Package visits offered

Visit with guide tool
Guided tour for groups with reservation
Guided tour for groups
Guided tour for individuals
Free visit

Audience concerned

  • Adults (individuals)
  • Couple
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Schools

Size of group

Mini20

Languages spoken

German English

Practical services

  • Group reception
  • Shops /Sale of goods
  • Space with key for charging laptop/tablet

Catering on spot

  • Cafeteria
  • Drinks

Leisure facilities for children

  • Games room

Facilities

  • Air conditioned site
  • Terrasse
  • Toilets

Equipment required

Walking shoes

Equipment meeting rooms

  • Paperboard
  • Computer available
  • Micro
  • Video projector
  • Screen
  • Air conditioning

Methods of payment

  • Credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Rates in €

  • Adult rate 9
  • Child rate 7
  • Group rate (per person) 7
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children) 28
  • Students 7