Places to discover in Bas-Rhin

Plaine · 67

Military Cemetery (1939-1945)

This site holds the graves of soldiers, including those of Muslim and Jewish faiths, honoring their memory.

Dauendorf · 67

Le Geiersberg Viewpoint

Le Geiersberg, a hill rising to 261 meters near Dauendorf, offers panoramic views of Northern Alsace, the Vosges, and the Black Forest. A sandstone Napoleonic bench, protected since 1988, sits between two century-old linden trees with an orientation table.

Westhoffen · 67

Städtelglöckelturm in Westhoffen

The Städtelglöckelturm, the belfry's bell tower, warned villagers of dangers or major events. A legend links it to a silver bell ringing nightly at 10 p.m., once used for important announcements or alerts.

Reichsfeld · 67

Ungersberg

The Ungersberg massif, reaching 901 meters, offers breathtaking views over the Alsace plain and the Vosges. Its mineral-rich subsoil supported historic mining, while its biodiversity is remarkable.

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67

Catharinenburg

This site, a former princely residence from 1619 to 1755, is being developed. Planned installations and scenographies for 2026 will highlight its history and a lesser-known aspect of Northern Alsace and the Swedish villages.

Bourg-Bruche · 67

The Hang Clearing

The Bruche river rises at the foot of Climont (966 m) and crosses the Hang clearing, where glassmakers settled from 1723 before moving to Baccarat. The Hang later thrived thanks to Mennonite farmers, innovative breeders, with some families still living in the valley.

Soultz-sous-Forêts · 67

Hohwiller

Hohwiller, an Alsatian village with 18th-century half-timbered houses, charms visitors with its award-winning floral displays (4 flowers). Its Saint John the Baptist Church, shared by Protestants and Catholics, features medieval frescoes including a rare Eucharistic Mill found in only two other Alsa

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DU DZOUR n°1

Haguenau · 67

Liberation Memorial

This stele commemorates the final liberation of Haguenau on March 16, 1945, after fierce fighting along the Moder canal. It replaces a monument destroyed by flooding in 1955 and honors American soldiers, including the 101st Airborne Division famed in the Band of Brothers series.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA SCHLEIFFE n°1

Rosheim · 67

The Romanesque House, also known as the Pagan House

The Romanesque House, built in 1154 in Alsace, is a rare example of medieval civil architecture with its square plan and sandstone blocks. A classified historic monument, it is open to visitors by appointment only.

Sélestat · 67

Fishing at Canotage Lake in Sélestat

The Canotage Lake in Sélestat, accessible only to campers at the city campsite, offers regulated fishing. Open all day Tuesday and Friday, and on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, it limits catches to 2 carp, 1 zander, and 1 pike per angler, with minimum size requirements.

Marlenheim · 67

Stadelhof

The Domain Court of the Abbey of Andlau, called "Stadelhof," is a 13th-century medieval site. The park features a 14th-century statue of St. Richarde and an 18th-century manor house.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue du chêne en bas

Dinsheim-sur-Bruche · 67

Fort de Mutzig - Feste Kaiser Wilhelm II

Perched above Dinsheim-sur-Bruche, the Fort de Mutzig is a unique military site in Europe, built in 1893 to defend Alsace. Today, it offers panoramic views and a dive into Franco-German history before 1914.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DU CENTRE

Ottrott · 67

The Castles of Ottrott

Two medieval castles, Rathsamhausen and Lutzelbourg, face each other above Ottrott in Alsace. Rathsamhausen features a unique donjon-palace whose remains reveal the life of its inhabitants. Access is possible certain days from Klingenthal or the Tourist Office.

Urmatt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE MOLSHEIM n°5

Kintzheim · 67

Kintzheim Castle

Kintzheim Castle, a Historic Monument since 1964, now hosts the Volerie des Aigles. Experience an impressive aerial show featuring birds of prey flying freely in this restored medieval setting.

Blancherupt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE PRINCIPALE n°3

Haguenau · 67

Place de la République

The Hôtel du Préteur Royal, built after Haguenau lost its free city status in the 17th century, housed the town hall and then the court. This iconic site now hosts the city’s major cultural and folk events.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

La Serva Waterfall

The La Serva stream rises in the Champ du Feu meadows above 1000 m altitude and flows into the Rothaine after forming several waterfalls. Local legend tells of a fairy living in its clear waters.

La Broque · 67

Kupferschmitt Farm of Salm

This pink sandstone farm from 1791, formerly owned by Mennonites including Jacob Kupferschmitt, is known for securing an exemption from armed service for his co-religionists in 1793. It is only visible from the outside and remains private property.

Wolxheim · 67

Horn Hill Viewpoint

The Horn viewpoint, at 264 meters altitude, overlooks Wolxheim and the Alsace plain. On clear days, you can see the Vosges and Strasbourg Cathedral.