Château de Kintzheim, 13th-century castle in Kintzheim, France
Château de Kintzheim is a 13th-century castle positioned on a rocky elevation above the village of Kintzheim. The fortress contains a circular keep, defensive walls, residential structures, and a chapel arranged within its historic grounds.
Emperor Frederick II ordered the fortress built in 1250, with the keep and walls completed by the late 13th century. The castle played a strategic role in the Alsatian region for centuries afterward.
The castle grounds host La Volerie des Aigles, a center dedicated to birds of prey where trained raptors perform regularly. Visitors observe these birds in action and learn about their role in nature through live demonstrations.
Access to the castle grounds is through the La Volerie des Aigles entrance, where bird demonstrations occur regularly. Visitors should plan time both for exploring the ruins and watching the scheduled flight shows.
During World War II, the dungeon served as an observation post during the 1945 Alsatian campaign. Traces of this wartime use remain visible in the stones today for visitors to discover.
Location: Kintzheim
Inception: 13 century
Address: Schlossberg
GPS coordinates: 48.25639,7.38667
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
The Grand Est displays a rich architectural and military heritage, from fortified structures like the Fort of Mutzig and the La Ferté ouvrage on the Maginot Line, to princely residences such as Château de Lunéville with its French gardens. The region also preserves religious sites like the Abbey of Sturzelbronn in the Vosges forests and the Jesuit College in Reims, founded in the early 17th century. Urban centers feature notable architectural complexes: the Kammerzell House in Strasbourg exemplifies 15th-century Alsatian half-timbered construction, while the Ducal Square in Charleville-Mézières reflects Renaissance urban planning. The Humanist Library in Sélestat holds over 150 medieval manuscripts and ancient books. Technical sites like the old Chappe telegraph tower in Saverne recall early communication history before the electric era. Historic parks, including that of Château de Pange with geometric gardens and stone bridges, offer pathways through centuries of landscape design.
La Montagne des singes
1 km
Volerie des aigles
41 m
Cigoland
2.2 km
Église Saint-Georges de Châtenois
1.6 km
Château et cimetière de Châtenois
1.6 km
Tour des Sorcières
1.7 km
Église Saint-Maurice d'Orschwiller
1.8 km
Saint-Hippolyte church
2.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Châtenois
1.8 km
Town hall of Châtenois
1.9 km
Fontaine de la Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
2.9 km
Fontaine de Châtenois
1.9 km
Daims
2.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de Kintzheim
620 m
La forêt enchantée
2.2 km
Cigognes blanches
2.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph d'Orschwiller
1.7 km
Le Cirque Joubinaux
2.4 km
Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Maurice d'Orschwiller
1.8 km
Pipe organ in Saint-Hippolyte (Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France)
2.9 km
Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Georges de Châtenois
1.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Châtenois
2.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours de Kintzheim
462 m
Les Mondes extrêmes
2.4 km
Les tracteurs de Hansi
2.3 km
Le train de la mine
2.2 km
Waterwar
2.2 km
Carrousel 1900
2.3 kmReviews
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