Outdoors Kaysersberg
Château du Schlossberg
An outdoor spot in Kaysersberg, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
A ruined 13th-century castle with a round keep above the vineyards; a short, steep path climbs from town.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kaysersberg, alongside 5 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 1 place to stay. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pont fortifié and Église Sainte-Croix.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Kaysersberg, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Pont fortifié
A 16th-century fortified stone bridge over the Weiss, with a small chapel niche on its parapet.
Sight · 0.1 km straight-line - 2Église Sainte-Croix
The town church, with a carved and gilded wooden altarpiece from the early 16th century.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 3Kaysersberg Christmas market
A small craft-focused market along the main street and around the Holy Cross church.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 4Le Chambard
Hotel and spa on the main street, home to Olivier Nasti's restaurant and a more casual winstub.
Stay · 0.3 km straight-line - 5Domaine Weinbach
Family estate at the walled Clos des Capucins vineyard, known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line - 6Dolder
Riquewihr's half-timbered gate tower from 1291, at the top of the main street, with a small museum inside.
Sight · 3.9 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Château du Schlossberg is a stop on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Kaysersberg
Château du Schlossberg is our only outdoors pick in Kaysersberg; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Kaysersberg guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Colmar
Our climate figures for Kaysersberg come from nearby Colmar. Average daily highs in Colmar run from 5°C in January to 27°C in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Château du Schlossberg itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Colmar from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Colmar weather by month (covers Kaysersberg).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Château du Schlossberg, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 48.14031, 7.26231
- Destination
- Kaysersberg, France
Château du Schlossberg: quick answers
How much time do you need at Château du Schlossberg?
Plan on about an hour at Château du Schlossberg. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Château du Schlossberg?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: About 15 minutes up; the path can be icy, so wear proper shoes.
Is Château du Schlossberg free?
Yes, we list Château du Schlossberg as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Château du Schlossberg?
Château du Schlossberg appears on Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Château du Schlossberg to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kaysersberg.
Plan Kaysersberg
- Kaysersberg travel guide 9 places
- Colmar weather (covers Kaysersberg) weather by month
- Colmar to Kaysersberg 9.6 km straight-line
- Kaysersberg to Strasbourg 61 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Kaysersberg
- Famille Hugel Drinks
- Riquewihr Christmas market Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.