Château de Helfenstein

The castle was mentioned in the 14th century as the property of the Dukes of Lorraine.

[1] In 1437, the Bishop of Strasbourg settled a difference between Guillaume de Falkenstein and Frédéric de Thann concerning the demolished fortress, zerbrochene Feste, of Helfenstein.

[2] Following its destruction, the castle effectively disappeared from view and was virtually unknown until 1928 when Ad.

Malye discovered and excavated it following research in documents and on the ground.

[3] Today, the site makes an agreeable sporting promenade.