Ottrott

Ottrott (French pronunciation: [ɔtʁɔt] ⓘ) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

The vineyards in and around Ottrott produce the red Rouge d'Ottrott, a geographical denomination within the registered designation of origin Alsace AOC.

The village was first mentioned in 1059, in Latin in the ordnance survey of Heinrich IV.

Château du Birkenfels was built by Burkhard Berger, a vassal of the bishop of Strasbourg.

The castle's position allowed surveillance of the old Roman road running from Mont Sainte-Odile to Champ du Feu and the valley of the Bruche.

Ruins of the Château du Birkenfels
Château du Birkenfels