We were traveling along the Alsace wine route, and we had been looking at this castle from afar for the past couple of days. When we departed the village of Ribeauvillé driving north along the wine route we just turned right when we saw the...More

Even though (or perhaps because) it is a restored castle, it is one of the best that we have seen. IIt takes a bit of an effort to visit this site. Although not overly long, the walk up to the castle is relatively steep. One...More

Bit of a climb up the mountain but well worth the entry money. Lots to see and enjoy and some spectacular views across the plain of Alsace from the tower. Odd decor but fascinating aspects of faux castle life as perceived by the builder. Suggest...More

A must do! Have been to France many times and this ranks among the absolute best experiences I've had. It was really fascinating to wander through the different rooms furnished and decorated with some period furniture and decor including massive canons, giant water wells, wood...More

Winding road up but good signs to follow. Lots of parking but may have to walk up the road for a ways to the castle. Both a restaurant and little roadside cafe available. Castle amazingly rebuilt and restored, very beautiful inside and out. Great views...More

Restored under the orders of the German Kaiser prior to WW1 and fortunately completed before the war began. Brilliant engineering made the completion easier, but still an amazing effort. But what an effort! The chateau is a wonderful example of 15th century living, and is...More

I have already visited this castle fot two times and I am sure that I will do this once again. Here you will dive into the different aspects of the Alsacian history and culture. You will travel through the entire history of this gorgeous castle...More

We did this as part of a day trip from Kaiserslautern Germany and greatly enjoyed the castle, as well as the view from the café near the castle.

This is a wonderful defensive castle and the restoration is perfect. This 12th Century castle was restored in the beginning of the 20th Century and is as true to its era as can be expected. Bodo Ebhardt's restoration work was carried out under the direction...More

We really enjoyed this. A taste of history, beautifully restored and wow, what an achievement when you see how much of a ruin the chateau was and after 8 years, back in the early 1900s, what it was transformed into. Incredible views and lots of...More