Places to discover in Alsace

Rouffach · 68

Hospital Center

The Rouffach hospital center, built in 1904 and opened in 1908, has a history marked by expansions and challenges, especially during the wars. Becoming a hospital center in 1991, it still serves patients from the department.

Illkirch-Graffenstaden · 67

Lake Achard

Former open-air gravel pit, ideal for supervised swimming, games, and relaxation in a wooded park. Handiplage certified, rich aquatic biodiversity, and summer activities complete the offer.

Heiligenstein · 67

Landsberg Castle

This medieval castle, built between 1197 and 1200 by Conrad de Landsberg, served as a refuge for nearby abbeys. Its Romanesque windows and elegant chapel contrast with its destruction by the Swedes in 1632. Accessible on foot from Heiligenstein or Barr, or by car with a 20-minute walk.

Urmatt · 67

Holiday Rental L'Epicure

This 100 m² forest house welcomes up to 8 guests with a large 4000 m² garden, a pool, and from 2026, space for 2 horses. Equipped with a stove, full kitchen, three bedrooms, plus games, barbecue, and baby gear.

Obernai · 67

The Ramparts

The inner wall of the old town, 1,400 meters long, had about twenty towers and four gates. Its wide rampart walk is now a promenade.

Riquewihr · 68

Schoenenbourg Hill

Schoenenbourg, a 53.40 ha Alsatian grand cru between 265 and 380 m altitude, is famed for white wines like Riesling, Muscat, and Tokay Pinot Gris. Its marl and gypsum soils, rich in water, favor age-worthy wines with powerful aromas.

Colmar · 68

Palace of the Sovereign Council

This historic building, rebuilt in 1532 and remodeled in the Renaissance style, was the seat of the Magistrate and then the Sovereign Council of Alsace. It now houses a court and features a replica of the Manneken-Pis on its façade.

Weiterswiller · 67

Adèle Harrer - Aisen's creations - Zen art workshops in the heart of nature

Adèle Harrer, visual artist and PhD in visual arts, leads immersive art workshops in the Northern Vosges, blending contemporary creation and Zen practice. These sessions, open to adults and teens, invite slowing down, observing, and creating in connection with nature.

Wissembourg · 67

The Tithe Barn

Former granary used to store the tax for Wissembourg Abbey in the 13th century before becoming a grain market hall.

Erstein · 67

Erstein Forest National Nature Reserve: the Sommerley

The Erstein Forest Nature Reserve near Strasbourg protects 180 hectares of Rhine alluvial forest since 1989. It hosts nearly 300 plant species, 29 vertebrates, and 78 birds, including the middle spotted woodpecker.

Morsbronn-les-Bains · 67

Tomb of Captain Louis Charles de Bourgoing

This 1870 monument, made of sandstone with a painted cast iron cross, features an angel with an inverted torch. Nearby, a grave commemorates 27 Algerian soldiers and 60 German soldiers buried together.

Mulhouse · 68

The Canals on Sauvage Street

Three of the four Ill canals that once surrounded the city are still visible in its old town, including the Mittelbach marked by the covered theatre passage, the only 19th-century remnant of its kind in Alsace.

Frœschwiller · 67

Memorial Monument of the 3rd Württemberg Chasseurs Battalion

This 19th-century monument, made of grey sandstone and surrounded by columns, bears the battalion's coat of arms and is notable for its cast iron enclosure.

Wittelsheim · 68

Gardens of the World

This 2.2-hectare park combines themed gardens (French, Japanese, Italian, Andalusian), an arboretum, and a children's playground, all enlivened by water features like a pond and fountains.

Obernai · 67

The Fastinger Courtyard

This private inner courtyard, with elements dating back to 1418, features above a well a bull's head and the butchers' emblem. A wooden gallery was added in 1607 by Michel Gyss, head of the butchers' guild.

Mulhouse · 68

Tannenwald Forest

Discover 300 hectares of tranquility with 25 km of walking trails and 8 km of mountain biking routes, plus areas set up for resting or engaging in sports activities.

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.

Ostheim · 68

Coachéa - Forest Therapy

Immerse yourself in a sensory forest experience to recharge with nature-based wellness activities suitable for all audiences.

Drusenheim · 67

The Old Redoubt Shelter

This 200 m³ concrete shelter, built in 1931-1932 near the Muehlrhein, served as a command post and telephone exchange for Drusenheim. It housed a combat group and was equipped with two machine guns.

Munchhausen · 67

Delta de la Sauer Nature Reserve

The Delta de la Sauer Nature Reserve, established in 1997 over 486 hectares, protects a varied ecosystem of willow groves, mudflats, and reed beds. This remarkable site, valued for its birdlife, plants, and landscapes, also helps absorb Rhine River floods.

Mulhouse · 68

Bourgeois Building

This 1870 building near the old market halls housed painter Jean-Jacques Henner's studio. Its ground floor was once used for commerce.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE RIANGOUTTE n°2

Bischwiller · 67

Old Barracks of Bischwiller

Bischwiller, a former garrison town, still houses a Wilhelminian-style building constructed between 1890 and 1918 to accommodate the troops of the 67th Artillery Regiment.

Hirtzfelden · 68

Nature House of the Old Canal

The Nature House in Hirtzfelden, in the Hardt plain, offers activities to explore natural areas and protect biodiversity. A 1.7 km trail along the Rhône-Rhine Canal reveals local wildlife, plants, and history.