Places to discover in Haut-Rhin

Seppois-le-Bas · 68

Monument of the Alsace Mobile Group

During World War II, the Alsatian Resistance organized in Alsace and abroad, notably in the Southwest of France and Switzerland, to unite Alsatians who were scattered or in refuge.

Thann · 68

Franciscan Convent (current hospital)

Former Franciscan convent founded in 1302, this building became a painted canvas factory in the 19th century before housing the Saint Ehrard hospital from 1845.

Steinbach · 68

The Nassau Mine

Opened in 1875 to replace the old iron mines, this operation, whose resources were overestimated, closed in 1908 due to lack of profitability. Details are provided on an explanatory panel.

Cernay · 68

German Military Cemetery

Between 1914 and 1916, the Vosges ridges and Hartmannswillerkopf saw deadly battles. The German military cemetery in Cernay, built in 1920, holds over 8,000 graves of soldiers fallen in southern Alsace.

Cernay · 68

Villa Carrère dite « Jeannot Lapin »,

Thann · 68

Witches' Tower

Built in 1411, this tower of the Alsatian ramparts is named for its historic use: imprisoning witches before their trial. Its bulbous roof from 1628 and arrow slits make it a symbol of the South Gate of the Alsace Wine Route.

Cernay · 68

Mémorial des Malgré-Nous

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Old Butcher Shop

Old public butcher shop rebuilt in 1616, this sandstone and timber-framed trading place overlooked the mill canal. The slaughterhouse was once in the house at the corner of the fortified bridge and Bains Street.

Thann · 68

Town Hall

Built in 1788 by architect Jean Baptiste Kléber, this building was initially a hospital before becoming the town hall on May 27, 1793.

Uffholtz · 68

Former Frantz Hotel

This restaurant, formerly a hotel, features a sun-shaped sign and is named after Jules Frantz, inventor of fried carp in 1880. Inside, a washbasin from the old Sainte-Croix chapel is visible.

Thann · 68

Bangards' Cabin

Since 1483, the people of Thann elect four bangards annually from the bourgeoisie to watch over vineyards and forests. Their service is honored with engraved panels, some of which are displayed at the museum.

Munster · 68

The Route des Crêtes - Munster Valley

At 1,139 meters, the Schlucht Pass offers stunning views of the Vosges peaks and nearby lakes. A former strategic road from 1915, it allows hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing, followed by a meal in a local farm inn.

Cernay · 68

Marshal de Schoenbeck Hotel

This historic building, constructed in 1619, was the residence of the city bailiffs. Louis XIV stayed here on the night of June 22-23, 1683, during a military inspection tour in Alsace.

Colmar · 68

Saint Martin Circle

Founded in 1880 and revived in 1890 by Father Etienne Frey, the Saint-Martin Circle in Colmar was a major cultural and sports venue. Its 72-meter building, completed in 1895, blends neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic styles.

Thann · 68

Storks' Tower

Old rampart tower built in 1360, restored in 1572 and damaged during World War I, it is named after the storks that once nested at its top. Now privately owned, it offers a rare remnant of the city's second defensive wall.

Thann · 68

The Ruins of Engelbourg Castle

Built from 1224 to oversee a toll, this Alsatian castle was partially destroyed in 1673 by order of Louis XIV. Its ruins, nicknamed "the Witch's Eye," offer a panoramic view of the town and its hills.

Thann · 68

New Mint Hotel

Thann gained the right to mint silver coins in 1387. The city used its own emblem, visible on the facade of a building dated 1533, before extending it to the entire Holy Roman Empire. A replica of the Pilgerthaler, a famous local coin, is displayed at the Tourist Office.

Hartmannswiller · 68

La chapelle de la cantine Zeller

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Emperor Constantine Fountain

The Emperor Constantine Fountain, a historic monument since 1932, stands on the church square in Sélestat. Built in 1521 from pink and yellow sandstone, it depicts the Roman Emperor Constantine, known for the Edict of Milan in 313.

Mulhouse · 68

Water Jets on Rue du Sauvage

In 2009, Rue du Sauvage was redesigned with distinctive paving and water jets evoking an old city gate and the vanished waterways of the city.

Sausheim · 68

SENSAS Mulhouse

SENSAS Mulhouse offers a 2-hour immersive team course in the dark, combining sensory challenges, team spirit, and thrilling experiences. Each success generates donations for a disability-related association.

Murbach · 68

Judenhut Picnic Area

Rest area with tables and benches, featuring a spring and an open refuge chalet with a fireplace and seating areas.

Mulhouse · 68

Villa Schoff

This mansion, built in 1903 for industrialist Schoff based on Charles Schulé's designs, is now the residence of the Sub-Prefect. It exemplifies late 19th-century architecture.

Wildenstein · 68

The Heidenbad Waterfall

Discover this site by following the water's path, inspired by Abbé Sifferlen. A walking guide is available at the Tourist Office.