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Truchtersheim

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Charming town of over 4000 inhabitants, in the Bas-Rhin, in East Grand region Truchtersheim takes place about fifteen kilometers from Strasbourg and its cathedral. Located near Berstett Schnersheim and Quatzenheim, this new town was born on 1 January 2016 from the merger of Truchtersheim with Pfettisheim.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the remains found on site during archaeological excavations in the territory of Truchtersheim was property of the Empire and the Bishop of Strasbourg in the thirteenth century. The municipality is experiencing significant growth at the end of the nineteenth century with the installation of a tramway which then connects with its famous neighbor, Strasbourg.

Today, continuing Alsatian city of charm visitors eager to delve into a regional culture and strong traditions.

Geographical information

MunicipalityTruchtersheim
Postcode67370
Tourism label
Latitude48.6628730 (N 48° 39’ 46”)
Longitude7.6065580 (E 7° 36’ 24”)
AltitudeFrom 147m to 199m
Surface area14.76 km²
Population4487 inhabitants
Density303 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureStrasbourg (15.7 km, 21 min)
Insee code67495
IntercommunalityCC du Kochersberg
DepartmentBas-Rhin
TerritoryAlsace
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Wiwersheim2.9 km (4 min)
Schnersheim3.4 km (7 min)
Durningen5.1 km (7 min)
Stutzheim-Offenheim5.1 km (8 min)
Neugartheim-Ittlenheim5.3 km (10 min)
Quatzenheim5.5 km (7 min)
Berstett5.8 km (9 min)
Kienheim6.1 km (9 min)
Mittelschaeffolsheim6.1 km (8 min)
Dossenheim-Kochersberg6.4 km (8 min)
Pfulgriesheim6.5 km (8 min)
Griesheim-sur-Souffel7.1 km (9 min)
Furdenheim7.2 km (9 min)
Olwisheim7.5 km (9 min)
Bilwisheim7.7 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the second half of the twentieth century on the remains of the first building of the eighteenth century, the Church of St. Peter and Paul has retained some vestiges of its original architecture in the form of the choir of the original church which serves week chapel today. Behind the tower, it is also possible to admire some old tombstones.

Walking through the town, you can also discover some beautiful timbered houses, rural sandstone cross the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries or the lovely home of Kochersberg. This building fully restored nineteenth century was built to accommodate the Eskapade best tourist office, and an artist's studio a restaurant.

Through Pfettisheim, be sure not to admire the beautiful church of Saint-Symphorien, and the houses with traditional Alsatian architecture.

Places of interest

Information points

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Friday in the late afternoon. An Alsatian traditional Christmas market is held every year in December.

In June, the town hosts the Relay for Life, a walk to benefit the fight against cancer.

A popular dance, fireworks or the Miss Kochersberg election are offered July 13 to celebrate the national holiday.

In August, Messti place with many activities for all ages including the program a flea market, folklore and musical entertainment, antique car exhibits or rides.

Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 10°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Introduction to glass art at a studio and shop
Arts and Crafts50 € Hoerdt (13.8 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Strasbourg - In French
Entertainment24 € Strasbourg (13.8 km)
Bike hire
Sports sensations25 € to 80 € Niederbronn-les-Bains (32 km)
Rural House of Beyond the Forest
Culture and education4 € to 6 € Kutzenhausen (35 km)
Visit the Confitures du Climont jam workshop
Arts and CraftsFreeRanrupt (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Valley - Nordheim - Kuttolsheim
HikeEasy1:00Kuttolsheim (6.5 km)
Bruche Canal cycle path
Cycling itineraryEasy3:00Osthoffen (9.2 km)
The Three Chapels
HikeEasy4:00Marlenheim (9.7 km)
The Orangery Park and the European Parliament
HikeEasy1:30Schiltigheim (12.2 km)
Itinerary through the old town of Molsheim
Village visitEasy1:00Molsheim (15.7 km)

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