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Rötteln Castle Ruins

The Rötteln castle ruins near Lörrach-Haagen in Baden-Württemberg are among the largest and most impressive castle ruins in southern Baden. The medieval spur castle from the 11th century impresses with two climbable defensive towers, a double ring wall, keep and palas. A small castle museum displays finds from excavations as well as changing special exhibitions. The site also offers gastronomy, a beer garden and a castle garden.

Families and Kids

The castle offers special children's and school class tours, as well as a medieval-themed children's birthday concept for children aged 7 to about 11, including a knight's ceremony and treasure hunt. A castle garden combines biology, mathematics and history for school classes.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Ruins
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

The upper castle (Oberburg) is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, last admission at 17:30. The lower castle (Unterburg) is freely accessible.
Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

4 EUR
Adult admission
2 EUR
Child admission
3 EUR
Group admission
0 EUR
Children under 6 years free

Contact

Webpage
burgruine-roetteln.de
Email
info@burgruine-roetteln.de
Address
Röttelnweiler 4, 79541 Lörrach Haagen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Haagen (Baden), Ritterstrasse1100 meters walking distance
  • Haagen (Baden), Röttelnweiler1150 meters walking distance
  • Lörrach, Rötteln1400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
38m
Olten
1h 27m
Zürich HB
1h 45m
Bern
2h 8m
Luzern
2h 14m

FAQ

  • Can I climb the defensive towers of the castle ruins?
    Yes, both well-preserved defensive towers can be climbed again since 2001 and offer an excellent view over the former castle grounds.
  • Are drones allowed on the castle grounds?
    No, the operation of unmanned aerial systems (drones and other remote-controlled flying models) is fundamentally prohibited on the entire castle grounds. Overflying requires prior approval from the Schlossverwaltung Rastatt.
  • Can I get married at the castle?
    Yes, civil weddings can be held once a month in the Knechtstube (wedding room). For scheduling, please contact the Standesamt Lörrach directly.
  • Are there guided tours available at the castle?
    Yes, the Röttelnbund e.V. offers various guided tours including regular tours, night tours, children's and school class tours, themed special tours, a tour with the castle warden, and even virtual tours. Tours are offered by prior arrangement.
  • Is there a museum at the castle?
    Yes, a small castle museum shows a permanent exhibition with finds from the castle grounds discovered during clean-up or scientific excavation work, supplemented by themed special exhibitions.