Places to discover in Alsace

Dambach · 67

Schoeneck Castle

This medieval castle, built around 1200 and restored in the 16th and 17th centuries, features remarkable remains such as a pentagonal keep and a west tower. Guided tours are organized during the season.

Sélestat · 67

Ill*Wald, Regional Nature Reserve of the Ried de Sélestat

Ill*Wald, a large 1,855-hectare Alsatian nature reserve, is a unique European wetland where forest, marsh, and meadows intertwine. Accessible by trails, it hosts rich biodiversity and France's largest wild fallow deer population.

Bœrsch · 67

The Six-Bucket Well

This historic well, built in 1617 by Jacob Zumsteg, features an 8-meter deep sandstone lining. Opposite stands a 16th-century Renaissance town hall distinguished by its oriel and spiral staircase.

Wattwiller · 68

The Siehlbaechle Waterfall

In Wattwiller, near Hartmannswillerkopf, follow the Siehlbaechle stream to discover its waterfall from a footbridge. This torrential stream originates at Molkenrain and passes through the village before reaching the local bottling plant.

Westhoffen · 67

Half-Timbered Houses in Westhoffen

Westhoffen features remarkable half-timbered houses, such as the one at 39 rue Staedtel (1565-1566) with its corbel, and a 1584 farmhouse at number 5 on the same street, where window decoration and the gallery showcase skilled craftsmanship.

Lapoutroie · 68

Faudé Hotel-Restaurant

In the heart of Pays Welche, the Faudé combines 29 cozy rooms with cuisine inspired by nature and distant flavors. Relax with a terrace, garden, and Kota Grill available by reservation.

Colmar · 68

Old Guardhouse

This Upper Rhine Renaissance building, remodeled in 1575, was first a chapel then a town hall. Its decorated loggia and portal form an architectural gem. It housed a market, justice court, and public services.

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE PRINCIPALE n°2

Schirmeck · 67

The Wall of Names - Monument to Alsatians and Mosellans Killed During World War II

This upcoming digital monument in Schirmeck, planned for 2026 under the Alsace-Moselle Memorial, will trace the paths of nearly 40,000 victims through archives and testimonies from descendants, key actors in this shared memory.

Schœnau · 67

Lake Schoenau

Shaded area by the fields at the campsite, with supervised swimming and on-site dining (fries, burgers, ice cream). Dogs on leash allowed; fishing and barbecues prohibited to maintain peace.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

The Archaeological Remains

A landscaped area highlights the Gallo-Roman remains of the Niederbronn baths, with an entrance pavilion helping to imagine this ancient site. The walls have been restored according to historic monument standards.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source DU VOYEMONT

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Military Cemetery

This military cemetery features a lapidary gallery and a Saint James cross from 1511. It holds the remains of soldiers who died during the Second World War.

Munster · 68

The Hohneck

The Hohneck, the second highest peak in the Vosges at 1,364 m, dominates the ridge between Alsace and Lorraine. Its trails attract hikers and chamois, while its panorama spans valleys, the Black Forest, and sometimes the Alps.

Uffholtz · 68

Le camp Turenne

Saulxures · 67

Landscape Viewing Point

To reach this lookout, take a rural path from the Hantz Pass road leading to the Bénaville chapel.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Picnic Areas - The Ramparts

Discover Kientzheim, a historic wine-growing town, with a fun 1.5-hour trail for children aged 4 to 10. A route booklet is available at the Tourist Office. Picnic stops are possible along the ramparts.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source du Frémont

Marlenheim · 67

Château de Marlenheim

Former 14th-century castle that became Strasbourg property in the 16th century, now housing a retirement home run by the Sisters of Ribeauvillé. Its school, the Petite Sorbonne, closed in 1842.

Wisches · 67

Fontaine/eau de source GRAND RUE

Molsheim · 67

Château d'Oberkirch

The Château d'Oberkirch, built around 1770 for a military noble family, is named after two cousins of the Baroness of Oberkirch. Under the First Empire, it belonged to General Jean-François Barbier and remains a private estate not open to the public.

Waldersbach · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA SUISSE n°1

Lapoutroie · 68

Kahm German Cemetery

Created in January 1916 by Bavarians under Lieutenant Kahm, this military cemetery overlooks the villages of Bonhomme, Lapoutroie, and Orbey. Set in forested terraces on a slope, it gradually expanded and features a central chapel.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE LA LIBERTE