Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Chateau Haut-Koenigsbourg is located just west of Sélestat in Alsace.
The castle that had been built here in the 12th century had been destroyed in 1462, to be rebuilt at the end of the 15th century. This castle was again destroyed around 1633 after the the 30 years war. It was these ruins that were presented to Kaiser Wilhem II in 1871, after Alsace was reincorporated into Germany following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.
Hence much of the substantial castle you see today is an early 20th century renovation of the castle under the guidance of Kaiser Wilhelm, based on what it was thought to have looked like (using incomplete information).
But don't let that deter you, each stage in the history of the castle at Haut-Koenigsbourg has played its role in the bilding you can now visit - the sturdy castle is very interesting, fascinating both for the insight into what a medieval castle was like and for the subsequent renovation work.
Its high position on a rocky outcrop also mean it has some of the best views to be found in the Alsace region.
See a more detailed article about Chateau Haut-Koenigsburg in our French Castles section.
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Places to visit near Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
21 km: Barr (Alsace town) 5 km: Bergheim (fortified village) 18 km: Chateau Andlau (castle) 19 km: Colmar (Alsace town) 21 km: Ebersmunster (Town) 23 km: Eguisheim (Most beautiful village) 18 km: Epfig (Town) 8 km: Hunawihr (Most beautiful village) 15 km: Kaysersberg (Important town) 6 km: Kintzheim (Town) 23 km: Le Struthof (WWII concentration camp) 22 km: Mont-Sainte-Odile (Hilltop pilgrimage site) 32 km: Munster (Town) 32 km: Neuf-Brisach (Village) 28 km: Obernai (Recommended stopover town) 6 km: Ribeauville (Town) 10 km: Riquewihr (Most beautiful village) 31 km: Rosheim (Town) 12 km: Selestat (Town) 19 km: Turckheim (Important town)
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