Places to discover in Alsace

Saint-Nabor · 67

Former Niedermunster Abbey

Founded around 700 by Saint Odile, the former Niedermunster Abbey at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile was a pilgrimage and spiritual site for over eight centuries. An informative trail now allows visitors to explore its historic remains.

Balbronn · 67

Fortified Church of Balbronn

The Protestant church of Balbronn, built in the 11th-12th centuries on a possible pagan sanctuary, was originally Catholic before becoming a simultaneum in 1687. Restored in 1908, it features 15th-century stained glass by Fritz Geiges and furnishings from the same era.

Thanvillé · 67

German Military Cemetery

Established in 1921 in Thanvillé, this German military cemetery contains 355 individual graves and a mass grave of 290 soldiers, including 74 unknown. A name book and online resources allow consultation of their history.

Oberbronn · 67

Guesthouse of the Sisters of the Most Holy Savior

Discover the heritage and tranquility of the Convent of the Sisters of the Most Holy Savior, with access to its park, gardens, and resting areas. Weekly guided tours and an exhibition on Mother Alphonse Marie are available in season.

Saint-Pierre-Bois · 67

Hilfskapelle Chapel

In 1867, an emergency chapel called Hilfskapelle was set up in a barn next to the presbytery to ease access to worship during the week and winter, avoiding the climb up the hill.

Baldenheim · 67

Historic Church

The church of Baldenheim, built on an ancient necropolis around the late 11th or 12th century, blends Romanesque and Gothic styles. Its medieval frescoes, among the best preserved in Alsace, date from the 14th and 15th centuries, some attributed to Martin Schongauer.

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

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Holy Cross Church

The church of Kaysersberg, dedicated to the Holy Cross, blends legend and history with its 13th-century Romanesque portal and 1518 altarpiece. It also houses an 18th-century organ and stained glass windows restored after World War II.

Scharrachbergheim-Irmstett · 67

Irmstett Chapel

The "De dirre Herrgott" chapel in Scharrachbergheim-Irmstett, an ancient Celtic worship site, houses a gaunt Christ statue, a Sacred Heart statue, and a salty spring famed for its healing waters. A local legend is linked to this place.

Molsheim · 67

Jesuit Church

The Jesuit Church of Molsheim, a symbol of the Counter-Reformation in Alsace, impresses with its size (61.5 m long) and light. It houses richly decorated chapels, a Silbermann organ, and historic tombs. Visits available by reservation.

Sélestat · 67

Jewish Cemetery

Created around 1622 by the provosts of the Jewish communities of Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, and Dambach-la-Ville, this cemetery, classified as a historic monument since 1995, houses the oldest grave from 1666. Guided tours are available upon request.

Mackenheim · 67

Jewish Cemetery

The Jewish cemetery of Mackenheim, called Judengarten, is one of the oldest in Alsace. A listed historic monument, it is located in the Rhine forest and once held graves transported by boat from villages along the Rhine.

Hartmannswiller · 68

La chapelle de la cantine Zeller

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

La chapelle du Freundstein

Rammersmatt · 68

La chapelle Notre-Dame du bon secours

Steinbach · 68

La chapelle Saint-Thérèse

Thann · 68

La chapelle-sous-bois, Waldkapelle

Colmar · 68

La Synagogue

Leimbach · 68

Leimbach

Leimbach is named after clay and a stream. Its 12th-century Saint-Blaise Church, marked by historic destructions, and the Notre-Dame auf der Heiden chapel offer an exceptional panorama of Alsace and the Black Forest.

Roderen · 68

Maria Chapel on the Rain

This sanctuary, rebuilt in 1935 but originating in the 18th century, was built to protect the surroundings from storms. Visitors can ring the bells by pulling the ropes at the entrance.

Marlenheim · 67

Marlenberg Chapel Marlenheim

The Marlenberg Chapel, built in 1683 on an Alsatian hill, is linked to medieval legends and a 6th-century Marian sanctuary mentioned by Gregory of Tours. Its Baroque Way of the Cross dates from 1772.

Marlenheim · 67

Marlenberg Way of the Cross

In 1772, priest Ignace Klein created a Baroque Way of the Cross to the Marlenheim chapel, funded by local winemakers. It features seven pink sandstone stations and ends with a Christ on the cross on the façade.

Molsheim · 67

Martin Bucer Lutheran Church

The Protestant church of the Augsburg Confession, built in 1900-1901 in a neo-Renaissance style, is an iconic building of the local Lutheran community. It houses a stained glass window dedicated to Martin Bucer and remains an active place of worship.

Niederhaslach · 67

Marxhof Chapel

The Marxhof Chapel in Niederhaslach, a Roman relic from the 5th century, has been dedicated to the Virgin and Saint Mark since the 19th century. Formerly a pilgrimage site to Saint Ignatius, it is open for visits by appointment.