Château du Bernstein, Medieval castle in Dambach-la-Ville, France.
The fortress stands at 552 meters altitude with an 18-meter-high pentagonal keep and a hexagonal residence containing loopholes and semi-circular windows.
Built in the early 11th century, the castle belonged to the Counts of Eguisheim-Dabo until 1227 when the Bishop of Strasbourg captured it through siege.
The castle received its name from the granite rock formation where bears lived, with Bernstein translating to 'rock of the bear' in Germanic language.
Visitors can access the castle through a 2-kilometer walk from the nearest station, with free entry to explore the grounds and structures.
The fortress contains an underground cistern in the lower courtyard and a square tower that housed a chapel dedicated to Saint Marguerite.
Location: Dambach-la-Ville
Inception: 11 century
Address: Schlossberg 67650
GPS coordinates: 48.32194,7.39984
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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