Château de Ramstein

The Château de Ramstein is a ruined castle in the commune of Scherwiller, in the Bas-Rhin département of France. Its name is probably derived from the German Ram and Stein and signifies 'rock of the crow'.

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Type: Ruins
Description: castle in Scherwiller, Grand Est, France
Also known as: “Chateau de Ramstein” and “Château de Ramstein, Bas-Rhin”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chapelle Tannelkreuz de Scherwiller and Château du Bernstein.

Chapelle Tannelkreuz de Scherwiller

Church

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Chapelle Tannelkreuz de Scherwiller is a church, which is situated 1½ km east of Château de Ramstein.

Château du Bernstein

Castle

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The Château du Bernstein is a ruined castle in the commune of Dambach-la-Ville, in the Bas-Rhin département of France. It is situated at an altitude of 557 metres. Château du Bernstein is situated 3 km north of Château de Ramstein.

Tour des Sorcières

City gate

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Tour des Sorcières is a city gate, which is situated 3 km south of Château de Ramstein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Scherwiller and Châtenois.

Scherwiller

Village

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Scherwiller is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in northeastern France. Scherwiller is situated 2½ km east of Château de Ramstein.

Châtenois

Village

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Châtenois is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. The small town is notable for its architectural heritage, among which the church Église Saint-Georges, the medieval, timber-framed "witch tower", the ancient town hall, etc. Châtenois is situated 2½ km south of Château de Ramstein.