City Wasselonne fits in lush natural orchards and hills, and enjoys a privileged location in the foothills of the Vosges, near the Wine Road. This situation is causing a great variety of landscapes: crops, vineyards, orchards, meadows and forests. Wasselonne is the starting point for walks and excursions in the forest in Vosges, through the marked trails of the Vosges Club.
In addition, the city has a rich history as evidenced by its heritage; one can admire the remains of the castle (round tower and square tower, the latter is free to the public by prior request to the Tourist Office), the Silbermann organ of the Saint-Laurent (Protestant) many half-timbered houses, some with views to the walkers door lintels adorned with signs trades local crafts.
You will find all necessary shops (bakers, butchers, supermarkets...).
Between markets, fairs, exhibitions, concerts, Open Chess or Christmas market, city Wasselonne is lively throughout the year.
You want to discover a rich culture...? Explore the city through its Circuit Emblems Trades of Yesteryear! Wasselonne has a density and a variety of single emblems in Alsace! Guided tours are offered on Wednesday evenings in the summer, then on prior request throughout the year.
Visitors can also explore the square tower (on prior request to the Tourist Office), the narrow streets with stairs...
With a rich industrial heritage that remains unknown, the common Wasselonne has also set up a path of interpretation in order to enhance the industrial past of the city that has forged its identity for three centuries. This circuit is to do it yourself, walk or bike.
Mossig allows the growth of the industry in the eighteenth century, providing water to tanneries and water power to mills that settled in the river. From the hamlet of Wasselonne Stationery through the neighborhood Brechlingen, 19 mills and plants working with water power are identified in 1773.
In the nineteenth century, breweries, woolen mills and especially the slippers industry take over. The major innovations of the era in transportation, communication, energy, health... are also discussed throughout the course. Trail of industrial heritage, from the parking of 23 November Street, is split into two trilingual circuits (French, German, English): "Wasselonne Mossig side" (9 panels, about 1 hour for pedestrians) and " around Brechlingen "(8 panels, about 1:30, for pedestrians and cyclists). The trail Wasselonne industrial heritage has achieved certification under the European Year for Cultural Heritage in 2018.
In summer, the Tourist Office will invite you to his home aperitifs with discovery of the square tower of the castle and tasting kougelhopfs and wine industry.
Activities: tennis on outdoor courts or in the indoor court, football, swimming at the inter-pool covered, basketball, cycling or rollerblading on the bike path that starts at Wasselonne. There is something for every taste !
inter-pool consisting of a sports pool of 250 m² with spray showers, massage jets and swim against the current; a children paddling pool 44 m², with playful equipment; sauna 10 people, a beach 400 sqm equipped with 10 sunbathing.
Different walking tours but also bike or mountain bike from Wasselonne.
Wasselonne has a sense of celebration, it demonstrates it through the events organized throughout the year:
Weekly market every Monday morning (excluding public holidays)
Cinema sessions on the big screen every month.
And, among others:
February: Cavalcade of children.
March: Easter market.
May (or June): Spring Fair, Braderie and funfair.
July: Night market of terroirs and crafts.
August: Flea market of more than 300 exhibitors, annual Messti, annual market and carnival.
December: Christmas festivities, including "Christmas at the Castle", concerts...
A variety of animations that will seduce young and old!
Activities: mountain biking on the forest roads, walks on marked trails...
Every Thursday in July-August, hiking in the Schneeberg Massif with guide. Free outings. Appointment at 9am at the Tourist Office of Wangenbourg, return between 17h and 18h depending on the hike.
Circuit Schneeberg (18 km, altitude difference 620 m).
Wine trail Traenheim (4.5 km, altitude difference 100 m).
Botanical walk (6 km, altitude difference between 360 and 460 m).
The circuit of castles (14 km, altitude difference 298 m).
Mountain bike route: Niederhaslach, Bischofslaeger-Geisweg Piggy bank, Obersteigen le Wolfsberg....
Cycling Tour: Vineyard Tour, Mossig Hill Circuit, Sommerau Circuit, Goeftberg Circuit...
Horseback riding in the area.
Climbing: a dozen rocks are pitoned and equipped for all climbing levels between Saverne and Col des Pandours.
Contemporary Art: sculpture symposiums in Oberhaslach, Urmatt and Wangenbourg.
Snowshoe hike: discover the Schneeberg massif with snowshoes. 1/2 day trips organized from Wangenbourg station. Climb to the top of the Schneeberg massif with a qualified guide, during the day or at night...
