Places to discover in Alsace

Lembach · 67

ChâteauXperience

ChâteauXperience, near the ruins of Fleckenstein, immerses visitors in the medieval history of the Northern Vosges and the Palatinate through an immersive journey combining images, sounds, and interactions.

Mittelhausbergen · 67

Hausbergen Slopes

The municipalities of Oberhausbergen, Mittelhausbergen, Niederhausbergen, and Mundolsheim lie at the foot of the Hausbergen slopes, the highest point of the Eurometropolis. This site offers a unique panorama of Strasbourg, the Black Forest, and the Vosges, with preserved nature and walking paths.

Bischwiller · 67

Old Washhouse of Bischwiller

The town's last covered washhouse, located on the Rothbaechel stream, recalls the activity of washerwomen and the lively meeting places of the past.

Linthal · 68

Lauch Waterfall

This 20-meter-high waterfall is located below Lauch lake. It can be reached from the lake via a trail to the right of the Inn or a forest path to the left.

Lorentzen · 67

Château de Lorentzen

The Château de Lorentzen, a 14th-century Wasserburg, is a lowland castle surrounded by an old moat fed by the Eichel. Its 18th-century outbuildings house an exhibition, a tourist office, and accommodation and dining facilities for groups.

Saulxures · 67

Owl Cottage

Apartment with two bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 single bed), living room with open kitchen (microwave), bathroom, and covered terrace with garden furniture. Electric heating included. Access to natural spring water.

Ribeauvillé · 68

Ribeauvillé

Ribeauvillé, an Alsatian medieval town between vineyards and mountains, is named after the Ribeaupierre family. It features three ruined castles accessible by hiking, medieval walls, the Butchers' Tower, and a flower-lined Grand’rue with Renaissance buildings.

Lutzelhouse · 67

The Rocher de Mutzig

Perched at 1008 m altitude, the Rocher de Mutzig offers a 360° panoramic view of the Bruche valley and nearby massifs like Donon and Schneeberg. Its summit formations of puddingstones, sandstone, and pebbles make it a remarkable geological site.

Mulhouse · 68

Modulation on the Square

Maxime Descombin, a discreet yet innovative sculptor, left his mark with serial sculptures, drawings, tapestries, and innovative stained glass. His work, both public and little known, explores geometric forms in tension.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA CASCADE

Mulhouse · 68

Thérèse School

Built in 1905 in a neo-Renaissance style, this school symbolizes an educational revolution with its sculpted decorations and modern facilities. It is not open to the public.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la croisée des chemins

Ingwiller · 67

Ingwiller

Ingwiller, a Vosges town founded in 1345, owes its origin to its strategic position between the Northern Vosges and an agricultural plain. It was long a rural and artisanal center before becoming a trading town.

Ostheim · 68

Fishing Pond

The pond is available for rent for private, professional, or family events such as parties or birthdays. Conditions and availability must be confirmed.

Mulhouse · 68

Gangloff Building

Built in 1905-1906 by Henri Gangloff from Louis Schwartz's designs, this building features a facade adorned with an allegory attributed to sculptor Bartholdi. Converted into a hotel in 1920 by the Schlumpf brothers, it blends history and architectural charm today.

Oderen · 68

Les Cascades

Sommerau · 67

Birkenwald Castle

This Renaissance manor, built in 1562 on the foundations of a fortified house, features six semi-circular towers: three to the west shaped like pepper pots, two to the east converted into terraces overlooking the garden, and a stair turret serving the guardroom.

Battenheim · 68

The Quatelbach

The Quatelbach is an artificial river created around 1100 from the Ill near Mulhouse. It supplied several villages before rejoining the Ill at Ensisheim and was extended in 1699 by the Vauban canal.

Hohrod · 68

Captain Chambert's Stele

This cross marks the site of a former French military cemetery where soldiers who fell in March 1915 at Katzenstein were buried. Their graves were moved in 1925 to the Wettstein cemetery.

Orbey · 68

The Domaine de Pairis

Charming accommodation in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, offering 14 comfortable rooms, organic breakfast, and refined local cuisine in a green setting near Alsace's lakes and villages.

Aubure · 68

Bilstein-Aubure Castle

This 12th-century medieval castle, reinforced by the Wurtemberg family in the 14th century, features a square keep accessible through an ogival door. It offers exceptional views of the Vosges ridges.

Munster · 68

Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park

The Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park spans three regions and hosts rare natural environments. The Schlucht Pass site offers a welcome area and information to explore the great Vosges ridge and its valleys.

Mulhouse · 68

Jacques Prévert Nursery School

In 1834, the first nursery school in Haut-Rhin, ancestor of the kindergarten, was founded in Mulhouse by the wives of André and Nicolas Koechlin. It initially welcomed 150 children to allow mothers to work. The City took ownership in 1861, but the site is not open to the public.

Stosswihr · 68

Frankenthal-Missheimle National Nature Reserve

The Frankenthal-Missheimle nature reserve, at 1,220 m altitude in the Vosges, covers 747 hectares. Its alpine landscapes, peat bogs, and beech forests make it a protected area for wildlife, ideal for hiking and winter sports.