Places to discover in Alsace

Wangen · 67

Medieval Walls of Wangen

The ramparts, built at the end of the 13th century to protect the town and its vineyard, form an enclosure 100 meters in diameter. Classified as a historic monument since 1931, they also helped repel successive invasions between the 14th and 17th centuries.

Haguenau · 67

The Exceptional Forest® of Haguenau

Haguenau Forest, France’s sixth largest lowland forest, offers walks, activities, and relaxation. Gros-Chêne, the site’s heart, features playgrounds, picnic spots, and dining. Accessible walking and cycling trails wind through this green lung.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Former Manor of Etienne of Bavaria

This stone building in the heart of Kaysersberg first served as a hospital until the 19th century before becoming a gendarmerie in the 20th century.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue du chêne

Wattwiller · 68

Le château d'Hagenbach

Soultzeren · 68

Lac Vert

Perched at 1053 meters in the Tanet massif, Lac Vert (7.2 ha) is named for its reflected fir trees and a summer algae. Accessible by car, it offers a 2-hour hike to Lac du Forlet via the ridges.

Saverne · 67

Badbrunnen Fountain

The Badbrunnen spring in Saverne is linked to a local legend: a unicorn purified the water with its horn. A recent fountain, adorned with a bas-relief of this emblematic animal, keeps this story alive.

Russ · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE D'OBERNAI

Wasselonne · 67

Villa des Sapins

This Alsatian villa from 1896, also called Hoffmann or Bandeschlessel, combines sandstone and brick. Formerly a restaurant, then a youth center, now the headquarters of an association, it features coats of arms, stained glass, and an eclectic style inspired by Antiquity and the Renaissance.

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67

Drachenbronn Birlenbach

The Alsatian village of Drachenbronn-Birlenbach, on the edge of the forest, charms with its authenticity and preserved setting. It features the Canopy Walk, a spectacular footbridge leading to a tower with a 360° panoramic view of Alsace and the Vosges.

Wingen · 67

Hohenbourg Castle

Hohenbourg Castle, built in the late 12th century, marked the border with Lorraine. Closed for safety reasons until August 2026, it can be visited after a 35-minute hike from Fleckenstein.

Sewen · 68

Lake Alfeld

Lake Alfeld, shaped by glacial erosion and held by a 30-meter dam built in 1888, offers spectacular views of the Doller Valley. A 40-minute hike from the dam leads to the Chalet and its waterfall.

Westhoffen · 67

Birris Street in Westhoffen

Birris Street, named after a Swiss family settled in the 16th century, features remarkable old houses like a 1614 farmhouse with timber framing, carvings, and solar discs, and a 17th-century building partially listed as a historic monument since 1929.

La Petite-Pierre · 67

The Garden of Poets

In a rural setting, this place offers a remarkable view of the old town of La Petite-Pierre. The departure is from the Tourist Office, taking the Altenbourg path to reach the Garden of Poets, a source of inspiration and events.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

The Ancient Baths

Discover the remains of a Roman city with its ancient baths, dating from the 1st to the 4th century. An augmented reality guided tour via the free Via Janus app reveals their history and prosperity under Philippe V de Hanau in the 16th century.

Molsheim · 67

Bruderthal Viewpoint

The Bruderthal wine trail in Molsheim combines historical heritage and vineyard discovery. Over 16 stops, it highlights the Bruderthal terroir, an 18-hectare Alsace grand cru, sometimes offering views of Strasbourg Cathedral.

Niederhausbergen · 67

Borne fontaine - aire de jeux - jardin des Coteaux

Sewen · 68

Fishing at Lake Sewen

Lake Sewen, a preserved site ideal for fishing, is home to carp, trout, pike, and perch. Access on foot from the church or by car near the Villa du Lac.

Oberrœdern · 67

Rieffel Casemate

This casemate of the Maginot Line, built in 1930, is one of five fortifications defending Oberrœdern. It housed 24 men and still bears the marks of attacks in 1940 and 1945.

Colroy-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source ROUTE DES CHARASSES

Wissembourg · 67

The House of Ami Fritz

In Wissembourg, the House of Ami Fritz, a former tanners' house from 1550, is famous for being the set of the 1932 film inspired by Erckmann-Chatrian's character. Don't miss its portal and oriel window, symbols of Alsatian Renaissance architecture.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue de senones

La Broque · 67

Site of the Former Schirmeck-Vorbrück Security Camp

The Schirmeck-Vorbrück internment camp, fully dismantled between 1954 and 1960, leaves few traces except the 1943 Kommandantur building, now private, marked by a plaque. A 2019 memorial stele recalls its unique past as a terror-based re-education camp.

Nordheim · 67

Remarkable Tree

This centuries-old lime tree, over 500 years old, dominates the Stephansberg hill near Nordheim. It is part of hiking trails and is located close to the local transmitter.