Château de Kaysersberg
Château de Kaysersberg, Medieval castle ruins in Kaysersberg Vignoble, France.
The Château de Kaysersberg is a medieval castle ruin in the Kaysersberg Vignoble wine region, rising above the town and surrounding vineyards. The massive cylindrical keep with walls about 4 meters (13 feet) thick dominates the skyline and is visible from considerable distances.
The castle was founded in 1227 by imperial official Albin Woelflin to control trade routes between Lorraine and Alsace through the Vosges Mountains. Over time it lost its military importance and eventually became the ruin seen today.
The castle stands as a landmark of medieval military building methods in the region and continues to shape the town's character today. Its circular keep demonstrates how medieval builders created strong defensive structures designed to last for centuries.
The climb to the observation platform at the top of the keep involves a narrow spiral staircase that requires steadiness and moderate fitness. From above, visitors can see across the valley and surrounding vineyards in all directions.
The walls blend local granite blocks and sandstone in a noticeable color gradation, reflecting both technical skill and access to different stone quarries nearby. This material combination has proven surprisingly resistant to erosion over the centuries.
Location: Kaysersberg Vignoble
Inception: 1227
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Rue du Général de Gaulle, 68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble, France
Website: https://kaysersberg.com/visiter/terre-de-chateaux-forts
GPS coordinates: 48.14028,7.26222
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses,...
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