Places to discover in Alsace

Uffholtz · 68

Le bunker

Rhinau · 67

Rhinau Island National Nature Reserve

Rhinau Island, between the Old Rhine and the canalized Rhine, offers 450 hectares of preserved nature over 10 km, with floodplain forests and wet meadows hosting exceptional biodiversity, including migratory birds in winter.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

The Wachtfelsen

This medieval rocky promontory houses the ruins of a Gallo-Roman temple dedicated to Mercury, originally located where the Wasenbourg Castle now stands.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la prévôté

Colmar · 68

Former Protestant Presbytery (House of the Arcades)

This 1606 German Renaissance building by architect Albert Schmidt features three stories, scroll gables, and corner bay windows on the Grand’rue.

Seppois-le-Bas · 68

Seppois le Bas Pond

The Seppois-le-Bas fishing pond, managed by the Haut-Sundgau Fishing and Leisure Association, covers 86 ares. Open from May 1 to December 31, it offers annual and daily permits with specific fishing conditions depending on the day.

Eguisheim · 68

The Castle of the Counts of Eguisheim

The Eguisheim castle, built around 720 by Count Eberhard, was the residence of his lineage until 1225. Now owned by the municipality, it is only accessible during exhibitions or specific events.

Blancherupt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE PRINCIPALE n°2

Grandfontaine · 67

National Necropolis at Donon (1914-1918)

The Donon national necropolis honors 181 soldiers from the First World War, with two ossuaries and 108 individual graves, inaugurated in 1920.

Ranrupt · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA MAIRIE

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.

Wolxheim · 67

Viewpoint on the Altenberg

This viewpoint offers an exceptional panorama of the Altenberg de Wolxheim, a local Grand Cru, and sometimes allows a glimpse of Strasbourg Cathedral on clear days.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Schwendi Castle

This 15th-century castle, a classified historic monument, now houses the Alsace Vineyard and Wine Museum. Since 1561, the Alsatian Brotherhood of Saint Stephen has monitored wine quality here, a mission revived in 1947 after a break.

Orbey · 68

Picnic Area - On the Heights of Basses Huttes

A 3h10 hike from the hamlet of Basses Huttes leads to a high picnic area with six springs. Tables and benches are available for a break with a splendid view.

Reichshoffen · 67

Dietrich Castle

Reichshoffen Castle, surrounded by a park and crossed by two rivers, belonged to the Dietrich family at two key times: in the 18th century with Jean de Dietrich, then from 1950 with the De Dietrich company.

Scherwiller · 67

Rittersberg Massif

This massif is home to the Ramstein Castle (1293) and Ortenbourg Castle (1262-1265) and has been protected since 1990 for its remarkable wildlife and plant life.

Ensisheim · 68

Old Washhouse

Built in the 19th century, Alsatian washhouses line the rivers. The restored Ensisheim washhouse borders the Quatelbach and opens onto a walk along the town's ramparts.

Ranrupt · 67

Landscape Reading Point

Just steps from the military cemetery, this spot offers a peaceful pastoral setting, perfect for a contemplative walk.

Wattwiller · 68

Weckenberg Site

Two early 20th-century manor houses, rebuilt after 1918, stand on the site of the former medieval Weckenberg castle, which disappeared during the Thirty Years' War.

Schirmeck · 67

Fontaine/eau de source VACQUENOUX RUE DU RAIN n°2

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.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Source of the Liese

The Celtic spring, located at the northern edge of town by the forest, offers cold, low-mineral water (10°C, 0.03 g/l) with diuretic and detoxifying benefits. Sold as Celtic, it is recommended for kidneys, liver, and baby bottles.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Sigolsheim National Necropolis

The Sigolsheim necropolis on Blutberg hill honors 1,589 French WWII soldiers, including 792 Maghrebis and 15 Jews. A nearby American monument pays tribute to US fighters fallen in Alsace. Access is forbidden from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de l'arbre de la liberté