Places to discover in Alsace

Niederhaslach · 67

Organ by Martin and Joseph Rinckenbach

The organ of St-Florent Collegiate Church, built in 1903 by Martin and Joseph Rinckenbach, has two parts: the grand organ on the right and the choir organ on the left. Several instruments preceded it, including one destroyed in 1633 by the Swedes.

Eguisheim · 68

Oriel - The Legend of the 2 Stones

Cottage for 2 to 4 people in Eguisheim on the Alsace Wine Route, with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, equipped kitchen, terrace, and free parking. Hosts speak French, German, or English.

Scherwiller · 67

Ortenbourg Castle

Perched at 443 meters altitude, Ortenbourg Castle, built between 1260 and 1265 by Rudolf of Habsburg, is a magnificent medieval ruin. Its 32-meter pentagonal keep and granite ramparts overlook the Rhine Valley, offering an exceptional panorama.

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines · 68

Pharmacy of the Tower / Former Town Hall of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Alsace

This Renaissance building with two turrets on Keufer Square in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines once housed the mining administration and town hall. A central turret contains a silver-bearing galena block commemorating the 16th-century discovery of a 600 kg silver block.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Picnic Area - Route de Riquewihr

Two hikes starting from Kientzheim or Sigolsheim lead to a sunny picnic area. Sigolsheim offers a visit to the national necropolis on Blutberg, with a stunning vineyard view after a steep climb.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Picnic Areas - The Ramparts

Discover Kientzheim, a historic wine-growing town, with a fun 1.5-hour trail for children aged 4 to 10. A route booklet is available at the Tourist Office. Picnic stops are possible along the ramparts.

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.

Colmar · 68

Poêle des Laboureurs

This building, rebuilt in 1626 by the Corporation of Labourers in a late Renaissance style, was used as a synagogue by the Jewish community of Colmar until 1842.

Uffholtz · 68

Presbytère d'Uffholtz

Châtenois · 67

Ramparts and Fortified Cemetery

The fortification, mentioned since 1298, was protected by a double 900 m enclosure with towers and the Witches' Gate. Open year-round, it hosts a medieval festival with activities and a market every second Sunday of June.

Scherwiller · 67

Ramstein Castle

Ramstein Castle, built in 1293, is now in ruins but its history and remains, including a giant arrow slit, remain fascinating. Site visits are sometimes possible during Heritage Days.

Scherwiller · 67

Remarkable House

Former 18th-century cooper's farmhouse turned restaurant, featuring a listed watchtower and carved emblems. Only visible from the outside.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Renaissance House Known as Ohnenstetter-Herzer

This 15th-century Alsatian house, once home to a blacksmith, features a German inscription on its window. Acquired by the city in 1907, it housed a museum for 65 years after restoration.

Dorlisheim · 67

Renaissance Well

This Renaissance well, erected in 1605 in the village square, is distinguished by its lintel resting on two rectangular uprights decorated with period motifs.

Oberrœdern · 67

Rieffel Casemate

This casemate of the Maginot Line, built in 1930, is one of five fortifications defending Oberrœdern. It housed 24 men and still bears the marks of attacks in 1940 and 1945.

Epfig · 67

Rohan Castle

The presbytery, formerly the Rohan Castle built around 1725 in sandstone, served as a hunting residence. Its coat of arms is on the door lintel, and it features a two-level cellar and a balustraded staircase across three floors.

Mutzig · 67

Rohan Castle

Rohan Castle in Mutzig, a medieval fortress turned episcopal residence in the 18th century, now houses a municipal museum and cultural facilities. The castle itself is not open to visitors outside the museum.

Soultzmatt · 68

Romanian Cemetery

The Romanian military cemetery of Val du Pâtre in Alsace holds 678 prisoners of war who died during World War I, including 125 in two mass graves after a tragedy in January 1917. Opened in 1924, it remains a place of memory and pilgrimage.

Le Bonhomme · 68

Ruins of Gutenbourg Castle

This 12th-century medieval castle, perched at 800 meters altitude, offers panoramic views of the village and the Vosges. Its ruins, including a keep and remnants of ramparts, reflect its turbulent history among counts, Habsburgs, and Ribeaupierre.

Oberhaslach · 67

Ruins of Hohenstein Castle

Hohenstein Castle, built in the 13th century in Oberhaslach, overlooks the entrance to the Bruche Valley. Its ruins, including a keep and a bailey, are freely accessible via a hiking trail offered by the Molsheim-Mutzig Tourist Office.

Haguenau · 67

Saint George Presbytery

The presbytery of Saint George parish, built in 1754, is notable for its sculptures: a child's head on the ground floor, a helmeted man on the upper floor, and a neo-Gothic statue of the Virgin and Child in a corner niche.

Wolxheim · 67

Saint Léon Retirement Home

This 18th-century mansion, built by a local contractor, became a retirement home for missionary priests in 1949. The private estate, visible only from outside, opens onto the Bruche Canal and vineyards.

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.

Sélestat · 67

Saint-Hilaire Arsenal

Built in 1518, the three-building arsenal, formerly Zeughaus, has been called Saint-Hilaire since 1785. Its imposing three-level attic framework, covered with terracotta tiles, reflects its role in storing tools, ammunition, and materials.