Guebwiller

Guebwiller

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Guebwiller		Issenheim at 3.4 km (5 min)
Insee code	68112		Bergholtz at 3.4 km (5 min)
Postcode	68500		Buhl at 4.2 km (7 min)
Latitude	47.9115860		Wuenheim at 5 km (9 min)
Longitude	7.2093360		Bergholtzzell at 5.4 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 254 to 620 meters		Murbach at 5.6 km (9 min)
Surface	9.68 km²		Jungholtz at 5.7 km (10 min)
Population	11658 inhabitants		Orschwihr at 6 km (9 min)
Density	1237 inhabitants/km²		Raedersheim at 6.3 km (7 min)
National labels			Hartmannswiller at 6.3 km (11 min)
Chief town	Colmar (at 28 km, 28 min)		Lautenbach at 6.3 km (9 min)
Department	Haut-Rhin		Merxheim at 6.5 km (8 min)
Region	Alsace		Search another town

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Guebwiller is located 23 km northwest of Mulhouse and 25 miles southwest of Colmar in the Vosges and the entrance to the valley Florival (or Lauch Valley, named after the river that runs through it ). Le Grand Ballon, highest point of the Vosges, is located 8 km as the crow flies west of the city, which is the name commonly Guebwiller ball.

The history of Guebwiller is initially linked to the abbey of Murbach. The core of the current city is built around the Romanesque church of Saint-Leger and Burgstall castle. Enclosed by ramparts between 1270 and 1287, Guebwiller is from the 13th century and the revolution, the administrative capital of the Principality of Abbey Murbach. In 1759, Abbey received his transfer to Murbach Guebwiller. The Frauenkirche is then built houses surrounded by canons. During the revolution, the abbey's assets are sold to industrial developers and Guebwiller quickly became the second industrial center after high-Rhin Mulhouse. The urban landscape is altered by the construction of factories, villas and housing estates outside the city.

• Guebwiller is sometimes called the "City of three churches":

• The Church of Saint-Léger: late Romanesque style, was built in pink sandstone from 1182 to 1235 under the leadership of the abbot of Murbach, replacing a chapel in one place.
• The former convent of the Dominicans: Built in the 14th century according to the typical architecture of the mendicant orders. It is composed of convent buildings, a church and a cloister. The nave is decorated with remarkable mural paintings (14th to 17th century). Today the convent houses a cultural center: The Dominicans of Haute Alsace offering all year many concerts, exhibitions and events in different areas of the building. The nave of the Gothic church is famous for its acoustics, one of the best in Europe.
• The Church of Our Lady and the canonical neighborhood: In 1759, the religious Murbach obtain the transfer of their abbey at Guebwiller. In 1763 the construction site of the neo-classical church starts. It is surrounded by canonical houses, the deanery, which now houses the museum Théodore Deck and Florival Countries.

• The museum Théodore Deck and Florival Countries: The museum is open year round Monday through Friday (except Tuesday) from 14h to 18h and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 am to noon and from 14h to 18h. It has 5 floors all aspects of the heritage of the city. The museum also houses and especially the largest collection in the world (550 items approx) of ceramics by Theodore Deck, a major 19th-century ceramics and a native of Guebwiller.
• The vineyard Guebwiller is the largest in Alsace, it is also the only one from four wines.
• The remains of the castle Hugstein, located between the towns of Guebwiller and Buhl, and 13th century.
• Park La Marseillaise: This park developed between 1897 and 1899 by renowned landscape architect Edouard André in Paris and classified as "remarkable gardens" in 2005, is also conducive to daydreaming than in botany. It is located downtown in an area of ​​15,400 sqm and is open to the public at all times. It has been completely renovated to mark the centenary of the death of its creator.

• Weekly markets, on the Place de l'Hotel de Ville on Tuesday and Friday morning.
• The Music Saturday from April to September (summer break): Alsatian traditional music. Every Saturday from 16h to 17h at the Town Hall.
• Wine Festival every year on Ascension Thursday. Tastings, regional market, outdoor wine tourism, entertainment, free concerts on the Place de l'Hotel de Ville.
• Guided tours of Guebwiller every Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am in July and August. Meet at the Tourist Office Guebwiller.
• Theme tours every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 am from September to June Program available at the Tourist Office and Country Guebwiller Florival. For information on tours, contact +33 3 89 76 10 63.
• Blue Christmas: A unique event in Alsace in December: sound and light shows, video mapping and electronic music, Christmas market and local organic outdoor games and attractions for children ...
• The second and third weekends in December: Christmas market within organized by the Lion's Club.

• Landmarks:

• Abbey Murbach: Located about 5 km east of Guebwiller, Murbach village is famous for its Romanesque Abbey of remarkable architectural composition. Built in pink sandstone in the early 12th century, the church boasts, without doubt, the oldest Gothic vaults of Alsace. The walker will also notice on the facades of the sculptures still rough, but very expressive. Also discover the village, the medieval garden and chapel Notre-Dame de Lorette dating from the late 17th century.
• The old town of Soultz: The streets are full of hidden treasures. You can discover its Gothic church built between 1260 and 1489, its growers' houses dating from the Renaissance and recognizable by their bay windows and turrets of their staircase, the castle-museum Bucheneck, and the Ship of toys installed in buildings the former commander's order of Malta.
• The Basilica of Our Lady of Thierenbach is located in a green setting at the foot of the Grand Ballon and the Hartmannswillerkopf. The origins of this important place of pilgrimage back to the 8th century. The current basilica was rebuilt in the 18th century in a baroque style. It is notable for its impressive interior and its many ex-votos.
• The College of Lautenbach: This building has a remarkable westwork dating from the 12th century. The nave also dates robust 12th century and the chancel dates from the 13th century. Art lovers will appreciate the novel gate considered one of the most spectacular of Alsace with its carved decoration of great wealth, and its cycle of sculpture representing sin.
• The Hartmannswillerkopf: Located 956 meters above sea level, the Hartmannswillerkopf is one of four national monuments of the Great War during which he was a strategic battleground. Approximately 30,000 soldiers were killed there, mostly in 1915 and 1916. Historical monument in 1921, it was arranged through a national subscription. Today, the battlefield, maintained and signposted, is one of the best preserved in France.
• The Vivarium Mill: Located in Lautenbach-Zell, the museum occupies a former flour mill. The miller has long since deserted places. Now, tenants at least unexpected open the doors: insects, spiders, centipedes and company have succeeded him.

• Sport and Recreation:

• Ski resorts of Markstein and the Grand Ball: The Markstein culminating at 1240 m has an extensive network of trails for downhill skiing, which benefits the snowmaking and lighting for night skiing. The Markstein are also several trails cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Climax des Vosges with its 1424 meters, the Grand Ballon can ski while enjoying an unforgettable view of the plain of Alsace, the Black Forest and the Alps.
• Space ATV Florival: 20 permanent circuit FFC is labeled 430 km of hiking trails of varying length and difficulty are waiting to start Guebwiller, Soultz-Schweighouse Bergholtz or Lautenbach. Whether you are a seasoned sports and biking beginners, come enjoy the benefits of nature ...
• The hiking trails: Many hiking trails marked by the Club Vosgien you will discover the vineyards and forests around.
• The inter Aquatics Centre: This center includes an indoor and an outdoor pool with an Olympic pool, diving boards and a giant slide.
• You can also practice many sports and outdoor activities in the country Florival horse riding, gliding, running, mini-golf, tennis, fishing ...

• Events and festivities:

• Mountain Market every Tuesday evening from 18h to 21h in July-August in Lautenbach-Zell.
• Guided tours of the Abbey of Murbach every Wednesday and Sunday mornings at 10am in July-August.
• Guided tours of Soultz every Thursday morning at 10am in July to August. Meet at the Tourist Office of Soultz.

Church of St. Leger Guebwiller in the snow (Photo credit: OT Guebwiller)		Ruins of the castle Hugstein (Photo credit: CCRG - DAP)
Museum Theodore Deck (Photo credit: CCRG - DAP)		Interior of Notre- Dame (Photo credit: CCRG - DAP)
Church of St. Leger Guebwiller (Photo credit: CCRG - DAP)

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. 1°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 4°C

Caveau heuhaus Eguisheim Traditional Alsatian restaurant. Homemade dishes. Open 7 / 7. Located 16.2 km from Guebwiller From 10 € to 30 € per person

Les Castors   10 Burnhaupt-le-Haut A restaurant inside a park of greenery, a good meal after a stroll through the park it imposes. Located 19.6 km from Guebwiller From 15 € to 35 € per person

Les Maraichers Colmar The restaurant is made up of two wood paneled rooms which evoke the taverns of old. The menus produced by our chef mainly relate to traditional Alsatian food. In times gone by the neighborhood... Located 20 km from Guebwiller From 10 € to 25 € per person

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Chambre Jonquille     9.7 Westhalten Located in a charming wine village on the road. Wine, at the foot of the Vosges, comfortable room with bathroom and toilet in the house of the owner: Separate entrance, parking in the... Located 6.1 km from Guebwiller 52 € the double room

Chambres d'hôtes à la Truite de la Lauch     9.4 Linthal Nice comfortable rooms in a green and mountainous. You will be greeted with warmth and simplicity in our house. Come to devote a weekend or a week Linthal. Linthal is a mid-mountain... Located 7.2 km from Guebwiller From 50 € to 60 € the double room

Chez Claudie et Yves     9.6 Linthal Balloons in the park of the Vosges 14 km from the ridge road, we welcome you to calm linthal in our renovated house dating from the 18th century. This former home of the midwife has... Located 8.1 km from Guebwiller 47 € the double room

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Gites de France du gertal   9.8 Rimbachzell House outside the village of 220 inhabitants situated in a park of 2 ha, surrounded by meadows and forests at the foot of the Grand Ballon next to the house of propriétaire. Le village... Located 2.7 km from Guebwiller From 380 € to 560 € per week

Les Gites de la truite à LINTHAL   9.6 Guebwiller Cottage very comfortable first floor of a large Alsatian house, situated in the heart of a small mountain village. Foster care, can walk from the village, ideal for outdoor vacation,... Located in Guebwiller 250 € per week

Gîte Halmer route vin d'Alsace Bergholtz   10 Bergholtz Very nice apartment of 86 m ² fully renovated. Ranking 3 ears Gites de France. Living / Dining room 30 m ².   1 master bedroom 14sqm 1bed 140x190 60/140 and 1 cot.   A children's room... Located 3 km from Guebwiller 315 € per week

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Camping la sapiniere   Wuenheim Camping associatif. Idéal for people who love Quiet surrounding, nature and walking. Opportunity to become a member and become sedentary. Opening of 1 / 04 to 1 / 10. For information,... Located 7.2 km from Guebwiller

Camping les bouleaux     9.5 Ranspach Camping Family of 3h. A. with 100 marked pitches, shady or sunny and equipped with connections électriques. Dans bloomed nicely this site you will find peace and enjoy the charm confort.... Located 15.2 km from Guebwiller From 13 € to 19.40 € per day

Schlossberg     9.6 Kruth In the heart of the Parc des Ballons on a 5 ha green campsite with 200 sheltered sites, you will receive a warm welcome from Eastern till the end of september. In a friendly atmosphere,... Located 19.3 km from Guebwiller

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Domaine Du Lac / Hotel Du Lac      7.8 Guebwiller The hotel and the restaurant, Les Terrasses, were entirely renovated and they welcome you in resolutely modern and sober interior design. Domaine Du Lac / Hotel Du Lac is located half-way... Located in Guebwiller Room from 41 €

Domaine De Beaupré     9.1 Guebwiller This chateau is located in Guebwiller at the foot of the Ballon d’Alsace Mountain in a 3-hectare park. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access, a large contemporary art gallery and a vaulted... Located in Guebwiller Room from 82 €

Hôtel Les Rives      8 Guebwiller Completely renovated in May 2008, the hotel offers elegantly modern and luxurious rooms, some of which have their own private terrace. Hôtel Les Rives features a tea and bar lounge... Located in Guebwiller Room from 76 €

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