Château du Haut-Barr, Saverne

Name: Château du Haut-Barr
Address: Chateau Haut-Barr, Saverne, 67700, France
Telephone: +33 3 88 91 80 47

#2 among attractions in Saverne

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Château de Hohbarr is a medieval castle, first built in 1100, above the city of Saverne in what is now the French département of Bas-Rhin. It was built on sandstone rock 460m above the valley of Zorn and the plain of Alsace. Because of this, it has been called the eye of Alsace. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°43'28"N, 7°20'17"E

Address

Chateau Haut-BarrSaverne 67700 France

Contact

+33 3 88 91 80 47

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Château du Haut-Barr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rohan Castle, Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité, Château du Petit-Geroldseck, Château du Grand-Geroldseck.

1.7 miNE
Forts and castles, Bars and clubs, Archaeological museum
Rohan Castle, Saverne
43 min walk • Rohan Castle, also known as Château des Rohan, is an impressive historical palace located in the city of Saverne in the Alsace region of France. This grand structure, which overlooks the scenic Zorn valley, offers visitors a blend of architectural beauty and a rich...
1.7 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité, Saverne
43 min walk • Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité is the main church in Saverne, Bas-Rhin, France. It was first built in the 12th century as a parish church before being re-consecrated to saint Bartholomew in the late 13th century.
0.7 miS
Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles
Château du Petit-Geroldseck, Haegen
19 min walk • The Château du Petit-Geroldseck is a ruined castle situated in the commune of Haegen in the département of Bas-Rhin in Alsace, France. It is dated to the 13th century. It has been listed since 1898 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
0.5 miSW
Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles
Château du Grand-Geroldseck, Haegen
13 min walk • The Château du Grand-Geroldseck is a ruined medieval castle situated in the commune of Haegen in the Bas-Rhin département in Alsace, France. It was listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture in 1898.
0.8 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Greifenstein
21 min walk • The Château de Greifenstein is a ruined castle in the commune of Saverne in the Bas-Rhin département of France. Property of the state, it has been listed since 1898 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
1.7 miNE
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Oberhof, Saverne
43 min walk • The Château d'Oberhof is a castle situated in the commune of Saverne in the département of Bas-Rhin. It was mentioned in 1417 as the residence of the bishop of Strasbourg. Since 1852, it houses the sous-préfecture of the arrondissement of Saverne. It is a listed historical monument since 1934.
~770 ftSW
Historical place, Tower
Tour Chappe, Haegen
4 min walk • The Chappe telegraph tower of Saverne is one of the relays of the old Chappe telegraph line, between the French cities of Paris and Strasbourg, inaugurated on May 31, 1798. During its operation, the tower was moved to the commune of Haegen in the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Château du Haut-Barr?

Nearby attractions include Tour Chappe, Haegen (4 min walk), Château du Grand-Geroldseck, Haegen (13 min walk), Château du Petit-Geroldseck, Haegen (19 min walk).

Château du Haut-Barr, Saverne

Facts and practical information

Château du Haut-Barr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Rohan Castle, Saverne

Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité, Saverne

Château du Petit-Geroldseck, Haegen

Château du Grand-Geroldseck, Haegen

Château de Greifenstein

Oberhof, Saverne

Tour Chappe, Haegen

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Château du Haut-Barr?