Places to discover in Alsace

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Town Hall

This Rhenish Renaissance building made of Vosges sandstone, built in 1604 by Dominique Haecher, now houses the town hall and tourist office of Kaysersberg.

Ensisheim · 68

Lake Gerteis

Lake Gerteis in Ensisheim offers a nature escape in the heart of the city with calm waters, marked trails, and benches to relax with family or friends all year round.

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.

Cernay · 68

The Wild Thur

Between Vieux-Thann and Cernay, the Thur river flows freely in several arms, creating gravel islets and wetlands during floods. A fish slide and diverse vegetation make it a protected natural area worth preserving.

Haguenau · 67

Old Customs House

Built in 1518 on the former Moder River, this customs house controlled goods. Its 19th-century sundial, a "Golden Barrel" sign, and flood marks recall its history. Today, it hosts events.

Rhinau · 67

Phreatic Springs: The Resurgences

The Ried, marked by clear water resurgences, hosts phreatic rivers whose quality waters support lush and exceptional vegetation.

Thann · 68

Le Grand Portail

Urmatt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE L EGLISE

Sélestat · 67

Clock Tower or Tour Neuve

The Tour Neuve, also called the Clock Tower for its double dial, was one of the four gates of Sélestat's second enclosure in 1280. Its murals depict religious scenes and coats of arms under the vault.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE PRINCIPALE n°1

Wettolsheim · 68

Hagueneck Castle

This 13th-century medieval castle, remodeled in the 14th century, was once a fief of the Bishop of Strasbourg. Classified as a Historic Monument since 1923, it can be visited after a short walk through the vineyards near Wettolsheim.

Ferrette · 68

The Rossberg Tower

The Rossberg Tower, built in 1906 by the Club Vosgien, now stands 20 m tall. Its summit offers an exceptional panorama of the Jura, Black Forest, Vosges, and, in clear weather, the Bernese Alps. Accessible by a 20-minute walk from Ferrette.

Moosch · 68

French National Necropolis of Moosch

The French national necropolis of Moosch, established during World War I near a former military ambulance, offers stunning views of the Saint-Amarin valley and houses the tomb of General Serret, hero of the Battle of Hartmannswillerkopf.

Schirmeck · 67

Remarkable Trees

These photos highlight remarkable trees in the Bruche Valley, emphasizing their beauty and importance at the heart of the local landscapes.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Tower known as Junker Hansen Turm or Witches' Tower

Overlooking the town at 20 meters high, the Witches' Tower, built in the 14th century, served as a prison until the Revolution. Attached to the former Reichenstein residence, it is now adjacent to the 5-star hotel-restaurant Le Chambard.

Plaine · 67

Fontaine/eau de source ROUTE DE LA RONSENIERE

Romanswiller · 67

Château de l'Erlenburg in Romanswiller

In the 16th century, Romanswiller was divided between Strasbourg, the Bishopric, and the Bock family. In the 17th century, Strasbourg bought the Bishopric's shares. The castle, later owned by the Barons Haindel, was dismantled in 1872. Today, a country house and its park occupy the former site.

Saales · 67

Voyemont

The summit of Voyemont, at 793 meters altitude, is topped by the Fairy Rock. Legend says a magical bridge once connected this place to Solamont before collapsing, leaving rocky traces on their slopes.

Orschwiller · 67

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

The Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg offers an immersion into the medieval world. Visit freely to discover its treasures at your own pace.

Cernay · 68

Fishing: Nonnenbruch Ponds

Located 6 km east of Thann, two former gravel pits form the Nonnenbruch: 10 ha upstream and 6.29 ha downstream. Carp, pike, zander, and sturgeon can be fished here under seasonal regulations.

Colmar · 68

Town Hall

This neoclassical building, rebuilt between 1778 and 1782 by architect Ritter de Guebwiller for the Cistercian monks of Pairis, was first the prefecture from 1810 to 1866 before becoming Colmar's town hall.

Metzeral · 68

Wormsa Waterfall

The waterfall at Lake Fischboedlé, nestled in the Vosges, offers a striking natural spectacle with its lively waters rushing down the rocks.

Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel · 67

Hunebourg Castle

Perched at 425 meters altitude, Hunebourg Castle overlooks Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel. Although not open to the public, its surroundings offer wonderful walks and remarkable viewpoints like the Love Cave and Sentry Rock.

Fréland · 68

Belvedere of the Col de Fréland

This pink sandstone belvedere, built by the Germans during World War I, offers panoramic views of the Lapoutroie canton and surrounding battlefields. An orientation table helps identify the sites.