Places to discover in Alsace

Hunspach · 67

Fort de Schoenenbourg - Maginot Line

Fort de Schoenenbourg in Hunspach is a major Maginot Line fort built between 1931 and 1935. Ranked among the French people's favorite monuments, it offers a nearly 3 km underground tour, fully restored, to explore its original military facilities.

Hagenthal-le-Bas · 68

Maison Jenny

This family home, passed down since 1930 and now run by Line, offers warm accommodation blending tradition and modernity in a natural, elegant setting, perfect for recharging near Switzerland.

Mutzig · 67

Town Hall

The town hall of Mutzig, built in 1746, stands in the heart of the medieval village on the Alsace wine route. It is notable for its octagonal shingled tower with a bulbous roof and a grimacing automaton that moves every hour and half-hour.

Winkel · 68

Beech Alley

Beech Alley in Ligsdorf, in the Saint-Pierre-Lucelle state forest, features about 40 beeches over 150 years old, aligned at 28 m tall with an average circumference of 3 m. A 6 km marked trail allows visitors to admire this remarkable site and views of the Swiss Jura.

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.

Kirchberg · 68

Lachtelweiher Lake

Lachtelweiher, a Vosges lake at 740 m altitude, likely formed by a landslide. Fishing and hiking allowed, swimming prohibited. Accessible by car or on foot from Kirchberg or the Lochberg farm-inn.

Lichtenberg · 67

Lichtenberg Castle

Lichtenberg Castle, a restored medieval fortress, combines history and modernity with an interactive exhibition on 800 years of architectural evolution. A dynamic cultural center, it offers self-guided tours, games, and exhibitions.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la grand rue - La grande

Marckolsheim · 67

Old Cantonal Court

The Marckolsheim cantonal court is housed in a 19th-century stone building. It contains the justice of the peace's office and courtroom, formerly located in the Town Hall. At the back is the old prison from the same era.

Belmont · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DES QUATRES MAISONS n°1

Molsheim · 67

Hôtel de la Monnaie

The Hôtel de la Monnaie, a former 16th-century mint workshop in Molsheim, now hosts cultural events. Situated on the Alsace Wine Route, it is 20 km from Strasbourg.

Bourg-Bruche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source LES PAIRES

Obenheim · 67

Monument to the Glory of the 1st Free French Division

In December 1944, the 1st Free French Division defended Strasbourg against a German counter-offensive. Despite extreme conditions, the city was saved, but a battalion was wiped out at Obenheim.

Orbey · 68

Lac Noir

Discover Lac Noir, a glacial lake in the Vosges at 955 m altitude, surrounded by forests and rocks. Enjoy hikes around its 14 hectares and its inn for a tasty break in the heart of nature.

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.

Aspach-Michelbach · 68

The Michelbach Dam and Nature Reserve

This dam, built between 1979 and 1982, regulates the groundwater and supplies drinking water to the Mulhouse area. Protected as a nature reserve, it features a 4 km walking trail to observe birds and Vosges landscapes.

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.

Saint-Blaise-la-Roche · 67

Landscape Reading Point

This spot is near the Breux pond, managed by the fishing association of the upper Bruche valley, at the bottom of the Bruche valley.

Bischwiller · 67

The Diaconate

This 19th-century house, formerly owned by a family of wool merchants, was converted into a retirement home in the early 20th century after being founded in 1721.

Steinbach · 68

The Erzenbach Waterfall

In Steinbach, the Erzenbach waterfall, hidden in the forest near the Silberthal Clearing, is named after the ore stream in Alsatian. A marked trail leads there through the forest.

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.

Urmatt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE MOLSHEIM n°3

Labaroche · 68

Château du Hohnack

Château du Hohnack, a historic monument since 1905, is Alsace's second highest castle (940 m). Built in the 11th century, it offers panoramic views of the Munster and Kaysersberg valleys, with remains of ramparts and a keep.

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.