Munchhausen

Munchhausen

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Munchhausen		Mothern at 1.3 km
Insee code	67308		Wintzenbach at 3.6 km
Postcode	67470		Schaffhouse-près-Seltz at 3.8 km
Latitude	48.9201430		Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg at 4.1 km
Longitude	8.1474620		Seltz at 4.3 km
Altitude	From 106 to 142 meters		Eberbach-Seltz at 5.9 km
Surface	5.92 km²		Scheibenhard at 6.4 km
Population	730 inhabitants		Lauterbourg at 6.4 km
Density	123 inhabitants/km²		Oberlauterbach at 6.7 km
National label			Niederlauterbach at 6.8 km
Chief town	Strasbourg (at 55 km, 38 min)		Niederroedern at 7.5 km
Department	Bas-Rhin		Kesseldorf at 7.7 km
Region	Alsace		Search another town

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Munchhausen is a small town rural character located at the confluence of the Sauer and Rhine in the north-east of Alsace and France. This ancient village of boatmen, fishermen, shoemakers and prospectors now about 700 inhabitants. The bike path skirts the border areas of outstanding natural Lower Valley Sauer and Grosswörth.

The resort consists of two distinct parts:

• The top village, built on a promontory overlooking the old bed of the Rhine, about fifteen meters.
• The lower village, located on the old riverbed, are protected by dikes of high water.

The village is bounded to the east by the Rhine, the third largest river in Europe after the Volga and the Danube, forming a natural border between France and Germany and west by hills and the valleys advanced Vosges du Nord.

• The church that dates from 1840 to present within a high artistic value as countless sculptures, paintings gallery, coffered ceiling, the decorative parts of windows ... are copies whose originals are located in various churches in Italy (Siena, Florence, Rome ...) and are in style "Italian Renaissance".
• Place de la Mairie and St. Pantaleon went a bit reminiscent of the days of old, as the square of the town hall is a communal well in running the alley and Saint Pantaleon was treated as before in y putting the ramp in oak. At night, a magnificent lighting illuminates the whole.
• The Public toggle type weighbridge "still in working condition is also a relic of the past can be seen at the entrance of the village.
• The Natural Channel of the Lower Valley Sauer, registered in the inventory of scenic spots of the Department of Bas-Rhin, and now Delta Natural Reserve of the Sauer.
• The institute of Munchhausen, established since 1972 on the territory of the commune, has locally a comprehensive study of bird species in the entire habitat of the Nature Reserve of Delta Sauer. To this end, several banding camps are organized every year.
• The Center Introduction to Nature (ICN), formerly parish rectory: the mansion has been refurbished in order to accommodate the new premises of CIN. Furthermore, in order to enlarge the museum part, fitted with a glass roof taking the form of a traditional boat with a flat bottom was attached to the main building giving it a characteristic appearance. Aspect amplified by the presence of a small pond located outside the center.
• The works of protection against floods of the Rhine still remain on the territory of the municipality and also the high water dams, one can also see one of the few dams still existing beams along the Rhine. The weir valve of Sauer, located at the mouth of the Sauer and Rhine, was commissioned in 1993 to improve protection against floods of the Rhine and preserve the lower valley of the Sauer. This exceptional book is unique in Europe because of its design consists of a valve 60 meters long and 7 meters high and is operated by 2 hydraulic cylinders with a thrust of 350 tons each.

Toggle City		Allée Sain Pantaleon
The Sauer and Rhine		Dam clamshell
Munchhausen Church		The Bridge Sauer
The Grosswörth		The red roofs of Munchhausen
Fishers Bridge Sauer		Barges on the Rhine
Track cycling

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

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 3°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C

Au Bord du Rhin   9.5 Lauterbourg Saturday and Sunday cooking continues. Seasonal cooking? Bouillabaisse filet of fish couscous? Lamb and fish. Also local cuisine and traditional. Restaurant and veranda overlooking... Located 5.6 km from Munchhausen From 15 € to 60 € per person

Ferme-Auberge du Moulin des 7 Fontaines Drachenbronn-Birlenbach Farm-Hostel located in the Regional Natural Park of Northern Vosges. Regional and traditional cuisine. Large terrace very popular in summer. 5 Bed and Breakfast are available for our... Located 20 km from Munchhausen From 10 € to 40 € per person

Winstub foret du rhin Offendorf Beautiful and Alsace coquette address. Located 29 km from Munchhausen From 20 € to 45 € per person

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Chambres TROG     9 Seebach In a typical Alsatian village and very ornate, we let 2 bed and breakfast. They each receive bathrooms. The very hearty breakfasts are served in a dining room reserved for guests. A... Located 12.7 km from Munchhausen 47 € the double room

Klein anne     9.6 Cleebourg 4 bed and breakfast in a half-timbered house in the center of the traditional village and wine. Located 21 km from Munchhausen 50 € the double room

Chambres d'hôtes à Merkwiller-Pechelbron     9.5 Merkwiller-Pechelbronn Les Poules 1 guest rooms on the floor of the house half-timbered prop located in a quiet street of the village. (accessible by a steep staircase) 2 beds 1 p, poss. Extra bed 1 p, relaxation... Located 24 km from Munchhausen From 48 € to 52 € the double room

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Gîte s'Kamerlè Hatten Gîte with a separate entrance, located on the first floor, adjacent to the house of the owner, located in the village. Located 12 km from Munchhausen From 220 € to 260 € per week

Maison de vacances   10 Seebach Holiday House located on the outskirts of a typical Alsatian village and very flowery. Located 12.7 km from Munchhausen From 530 € to 620 € per week

Appartement Alsace Hunspach Apartment located in a village board certified one of the most beautiful villages in France with a view of campaign and starting point for hikes in the near Natural Park of Northern... Located 15.7 km from Munchhausen From 300 € to 360 € per week

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Hôtel A l'Ancre      8 Mothern Hôtel A l'Ancre offers free Wi-Fi, a warm welcome and a peaceful, home-like atmosphere in a typical Alsatian-style building, near the German border, in the centre of Mothern. Guestrooms... Located 1.8 km from Munchhausen Room from 46 €

Hôtel Des Bois      8.5 Seltz This hotel is located in the west of the Alsacian town of Seltz, just one kilometre from the A35 motorway, exit 57. It offers rooms and studios with satellite TV. Hotel Des Bois provides... Located 5.1 km from Munchhausen Room from 42 €

Hotel Weiss      7.1 Wissembourg Hotel Weiss is located in Wissembourg in the Alsace region, close to the Northern Vosges Mountains and the German border. The hotel has a bistro serving French and Alsatian cuisine.... Located 19 km from Munchhausen Room from 45 €

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