Ensisheim is located between Mulhouse and Colmar, the city bordering the A35 motorway. Ensisheim is located in a basin potash. Potash has been operating in the region until 2002. Ensisheim is part of the Community of Municipalities of the Central Upper Rhine and the Rhine Country Vineyards Grand Ball.
The name appears in 765 sub Ensisheim Enghisehaim and in 768 sub Engehisehaim, then become Ensigesheim in 825, these names were in the land donations. As for the origin of the name, "heim" meaning home or home-language-speaking and "Ensis" means sword, according to the lawyers of the Middle Ages, was a city Ensisheim or sword of justice.
Ensisheim was a small settlement consisting of a few courses colongère properties of secular or ecclesiastical lords whose tenants were a "ding", a court and managed their affairs according to their customs.
Rudolph of Habsburg best known, built a castle: the Koenigsbourg. You can still see remnants of foundation in the Park retirement home today.
The city becomes Ensisheim in 1431 the capital of Austria prior corporate entity dependencies of the Habsburgs to the west of the Arlberg.
7 November 1492, a meteorite fell in a cornfield near the village (Area Grants, currently). She sank to more than one meter underground. Once collected, the meteorite had a weight of about 127 kg. It was divided into pieces, including a 55 kg remained in the town, she is currently exhibited at the Museum of the Regency.
SIGHTSEEING
City of history, Ensisheim contains a rich architectural heritage. You'll be able to discover, through the "ride into the capital" that will immerse you in the history of this ancient capital of the Habsburgs in Upper Alsace.
The Regency Palace, former seat of the Habsburgs, now houses a museum with sections of archaeological, historical and mining. Indeed, Ensisheim was an important venue for potash mining.
Side parks, the city is particularly florid and also offers a park: the recreation area of Eiblen.
You'll also establish a children's playground, swimming pool and tennis courts. A roller-park is open access to the college and an equestrian center is also active in the municipal bank.
2 hiking tours also leave from the city. This is also part of the road is part of the organ and the route of St Jacques de Compostela.
EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Entertainment is available throughout the year (exhibitions, shows, concerts, conferences ...).
Among the flagship events include the podium in the summer (late June), summer evenings and stroll into the capital that offers a guided tour of the city (in July and August), the award meteorites (mid-June ) or the Christmas Extravaganza (period of Advent) ...
The program of events is available on the website of the city.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
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Located 7.2 km from Ensisheim
48 € the double room
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8.9
Illzach
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Located 9.7 km from Ensisheim
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9.7
Westhalten
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Appartement pour 4 personnes avec jardin
10
Munwiller
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9.6
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Camping la sapiniere
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Located 17 km from Ensisheim
Camping parc la chaumiere
8.9
Heimsbrunn
In a friendly and quiet camping, you can discover a pool, its 58 places, locations including locations of caravans and mobile homes, the ideal location for walks,. Nearby, a lake, a...
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Les Loges
8.2
Ungersheim
This typical Alsacian style residence is located in the heart of Alsace. It is a 20-minute drive from Mulhouse, 30 minutes from Colmar and 7 km from the wine road. Each soundproofed...
Located 5.2 km from Ensisheim
Room from 69 €
A L'ancienne Poste
8
Battenheim
Welcome to l'Ancienne Poste, a charming hotel housed in typical Alsacian building dating from 1762. To help you make the most of your stay in Alsace, the hotel offers halfboard options....
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