Places to discover in Alsace

Rosheim · 67

The Neuland Rose Garden

Discover a rose garden with nearly 1,500 rose bushes, including 350 varieties, with visits limited to 10 people and accessibility for those with reduced mobility.

Mulhouse · 68

The Nouveau Bassin

Former industrial basin dug in 1876 and fed by the Ill River and the Rhône-Rhine Canal, the Nouveau Bassin is now a shaded green space blending contemporary art and walking paths.

Dinsheim-sur-Bruche · 67

The Playful Garden

In Dinsheim-sur-Bruche, a private and unusual garden created by artists displays sculptures and found objects with unique stories, like a Hansel and Gretel-inspired cabin and a giant 10-ton oyster.

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67

The Presbytery Garden

Created by volunteers since 2011, this Alsatian garden opened in 2020 offers three themed areas: biblical plants, a 17th-century medicinal garden, and old ornamental species. Awarded in 2019, it is a member of the "Parks and Gardens of Alsace" association.

Sélestat · 67

The Ramparts Park

This intergenerational park combines green spaces and recreational facilities: playgrounds for children and benches for resting, ideal for friendly moments with family or neighbors.

Cernay · 68

The Rives de la Thur Park

This 12-hectare park in Cernay, bordered by the Thur River, features 25,000 trees and shrubs. Walkers and families enjoy the riverbanks, playgrounds, and picnic areas for a peaceful stroll.

Villé · 67

Urban Park

Relax in this green park near downtown, featuring a playground, picnic tables, and deck chairs—perfect for a family outing.

Ammerschwihr · 68

Vineyard Garden

This Alsatian cultural garden showcases the seven local grape varieties and is open for free visits year-round. Illustrated panels explain their history and viticultural importance.

Husseren-Wesserling · 68

Wesserling Park - Textile Ecomuseum

Wesserling Park, a former Royal Manufacture, combines heritage, remarkable gardens, and seasonal events. Discover the Château and a heritage trail featuring a sound and light show in the Grande Chaufferie.

Erstein · 67

Würth Museum Park

This 5-hectare park, awarded in 2000, unfolds like a grove in the heart of Alsatian farmland. Its varied spaces, from mineral to natural, offer contrasting atmospheres between light and shade.

Mulhouse · 68

Zoological and Botanical Park

Open since 1868, this 25-hectare zoological and botanical park in Mulhouse combines animal and plant discovery. Labeled "Remarkable Garden," it houses 2,200 animals and thousands of plants while participating in conservation programs.

Bœrsch · 67

A Philosopher's Garden

This private one-hectare garden, classified as a Remarkable Garden and developed in the 19th century, features enclosed gardens, an orchard, a wood, and a nymphaeum. Open by appointment for groups and some weekends for the public, it offers events during national celebrations.

Guémar · 68

Aire de jeux - Square de l’Ancienne Poste

Riedisheim · 68

Alfred Wallach Park

Wallach Park, Mulhouse's only French-style garden, is famous for its rose garden with over 130 varieties and boxwood embroidery parterres. Classified as a "Remarkable Garden," it was designed in 1935 and opened to the public in 1961 after landscaping works.

Le Hohwald · 67

Arboretum

The Hohwald Arboretum houses remarkable trees like a snake-tail spruce, a rare 30-meter sequoia, and an experimental Douglas fir plantation from 1885, featuring the tallest Douglas fir in Europe.

Erstein · 67

Arboretum

The Erstein Arboretum, managed by ANRE since 2017, is an educational natural space in the communal forest. Guided tours, workshops, and games invite visitors to discover local biodiversity, ideal for families and school groups.

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67

Artists' Garden

This rose garden in Birlenbach, the historic village where King Carl Gustave X of Sweden was born, is surrounded by a typical Alsatian house and a cobbled courtyard. Visitors can tour the house and discover its hidden treasures.

Still · 67

At the Hirsute Garden

The Hirsute Garden in Still, Alsace, is a 2000 m² peaceful haven with fruit trees and themed areas. Visits by reservation for groups only, access on foot only, no pets allowed.

Duttlenheim · 67

Au Jardin Fleuri

Mulhouse · 68

Banks of the Ill

A walk along a route dotted with panels detailing local aquatic wildlife, ideal for discovering marine or river ecosystems.

Mulhouse · 68

Braun Park

This 10,200 m² park, created in 1999 on the former Braun photographic site, combines shaded walks, a playground, and a synthetic turf multisport field. It preserves remarkable trees from the founder's former residence.

Erstein · 67

Canop’Terre Garden

Canop’Terre, an educational agroecology garden open since 2016, offers guided tours of plots cultivated with environmentally friendly principles. Workshops, a barefoot trail, and a local products market complete the experience.

Schiltigheim · 67

Château Park in Schiltigheim

Château Park, once the site of a medieval castle destroyed in 1676, is a romantic park with over 150 trees from 30 species. It features a playground and adjoins the Wenger-Valentin villa, built in 1882 by architects Brion and Berninger, now home to the Maison des Sociétés.

Gunstett · 67

Conservatory Orchard of Pear Collections

Created in 1995 by Father Paul Winninger, this Gunstett orchard school hosts 400 trees and over 150 rare pear varieties, including Soldat Laboureur and Duchess of Angoulême, on 25 ares near the church.