Places to discover in Alsace

Wangenbourg-Engenthal · 67

Wangenbourg Castle

Perched at 480 m altitude in the village of Wangenbourg, this 13th-century Vosges sandstone castle offers stunning views over the Mossig valley. Free self-guided visits year-round; access to the keep from April to November.

Ranrupt · 67

War Memorials and Military Cemetery (1914-1918)

This monument honors French and German soldiers who died in the 1870 and 1914-1918 wars. The military cemetery contains two ossuaries and 24 individual graves.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Wasenbourg Castle

This Alsatian historic monument, listed in 1898, features a unique Gothic window with 9 lancets and a massive 4-meter-thick shield wall. It houses a 13th-century frieze and Gallo-Roman remains, including a temple dedicated to Mercury.

Niedersteinbach · 67

Wasigenstein Castle

Two ruined medieval castles, Grand-Wasigenstein and Petit-Wasigenstein, face each other on rocky spurs. Access is currently forbidden for safety reasons until August 2026.

Colmar · 68

Water Tower

This German neo-Gothic water tower, built in 1886 by Henri Grüner and Jean-Baptiste-Victor Huen, stood over Colmar until 1984 with its 53 meters height and 1200 m³ capacity. Decommissioned, it remains the oldest in the region.

Wattwiller · 68

Weckenberg Site

Two early 20th-century manor houses, rebuilt after 1918, stand on the site of the former medieval Weckenberg castle, which disappeared during the Thirty Years' War.

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.

Westhoffen · 67

Westhoffen Ramparts

Founded in 1332, Westhoffen features medieval ramparts 520 m long, six towers, and two gates. A red brick gloriette and the old Saint-Erhard Church, integrated into the walls, make it an iconic site. Visits by appointment or free access until the end of September.

Wissembourg · 67

Wissembourg Town Hall

This iconic building, erected between 1741 and 1752 by Massol, replaces the old town hall destroyed in the fire of 1677.

Châtenois · 67

Witches' Tower

The Witches' Tower, a 15th-century Gothic gate remodeled in 1830, is a historic symbol of Châtenois marked by witch trials. Visible from the outside, it withstood a cannonball in 1870.

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.

Dambach · 67

Wittschloessel Castle

This medieval fort, formerly owned by the counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg, is located in the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. It offers a resting spot for hikers and a popular viewpoint at the summit of Wittberg, 444 meters high.

Colmar · 68

Zum Schwan House (or Schongauer House)

The "zum Schwan" house in Colmar, recognizable by its oriel window and carved lintels, housed the workshop of Martin Schongauer, a major 15th-century artist. It was later occupied by his brother and various artisans until the 19th century.

Mutzig · 67

'Rain' Archaeological Site

A Neanderthal hunting shelter discovered in 1992 with stone tools and bones dated to 90,000 years ago, now owned by the European Community of Alsace. Open only during summer visits or Archaeology Day.

Soultzmatt · 68

16th Century Residence

This early 17th-century private residence in Soultzmatt features a two-story pepperpot oriel made of yellow Rouffach sandstone and a turret with a polygonal staircase and a door topped by a triangular pediment.

Mulhouse · 68

18th Century Townhouse

Around 1760, this Mulhouse house was the first known to host an indienne fabric factory, producing cotton cloths printed with block-printed Oriental patterns.

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.

Mittlach · 68

Alpine Ambulance Museum

The Alpine Ambulance, a former French military hospital from 1915-1918 in Mittlach, is now an interpretation center about the war in the valley. Self-guided or guided tours available, prices from €3, free for under 16s.

Altenheim · 67

Altenheim

This ancient village, with its wooden and half-timbered houses in traditional colors, mentioned in the 18th century, houses Roman remains including a Napoleon bench.

Steinbach · 68

Ancienne usine Rollin

Mulhouse · 68

Annular Building

This iconic circular building in Mulhouse, built between 1952 and 1955, symbolizes post-World War II reconstruction. With a diameter of 96 meters, it houses apartments, shops, and a central garden.

Mulhouse · 68

Arcades of the New District

The Charles X district, the first urban development outside Strasbourg's medieval walls, was designed by architects Jean-Godefroi Stotz and Félix Fries, inspired by Paris's Rue de Rivoli.

Griesbach-au-Val · 68

Armierungs Bataillon 68 Stele

A sandstone stele commemorates the German battalion Armierungs Bataillon 68, located in the Estenbach forest.

Mulhouse · 68

Bank of Alsace and Lorraine

This building from 1891, designed by Ernest Duvillard, was expanded in 1926-1927 under the direction of architect Charles Schulé.