Munster

Munster

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Munster		Eschbach-au-Val at 1.7 km (7 min)
Insee code	68226		Luttenbach-près-Munster at 2.3 km (4 min)
Postcode	68140		Hohrod at 2.8 km (6 min)
Latitude	48.0413850		Stosswihr at 2.8 km (4 min)
Longitude	7.1371540		Gunsbach at 3.3 km (5 min)
Altitude	From 341 to 794 meters		Griesbach-au-Val at 3.8 km (6 min)
Surface	8.64 km²		Muhlbach-sur-Munster at 4.9 km (8 min)
Population	4990 inhabitants		Soultzbach-les-Bains at 5.8 km (7 min)
Density	593 inhabitants/km²		Wihr-au-Val at 6.4 km (8 min)
National labels			Metzeral at 7 km (11 min)
Chief town	Colmar (at 21 km, 26 min)		Sondernach at 8.3 km (13 min)
Department	Haut-Rhin		Walbach at 8.4 km (10 min)
Region	Alsace		Search another town

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Munster is located in the heart of Alsace and one of the largest and beautiful valleys of the Alsatian side of the Hautes-Vosges.

The natural environment, historical heritage of the city and its name associated with the famous cheese is the size of assets generating many tourist flows.

Valley Munster - or "Val St. Gregory" - is composed of sixteen municipalities Munster which is the capital of Canton. His landscapes, linking tradition and modernity, offering visitors a range of colors varying with the seasons.

• The ruins of the ancient Abbey of Saint Gregory founded about 660.
• The Hotel de Ville (1550).
• The Catholic Church St. Leger: Protestant from 1553 to 1685, then Simultaneum from 1685 to 1873, it was enlarged and renovated in the late 19th century.
• The Protestant church built between 1868 and 1873.
• The fountain at the Lion, Market Place: the heraldic lion dates from 1576.
• The building of Laub built between 1867 and 1869 (with resumption of elements of the former Laube Hall Board meeting Val and Munster town and market hall).
• Parks Dr. Albert Schweitzer and Fecht.

• Tree beautiful essences prestigious.
• Griffins, Sphinxes and Neptune made by the sculptor Landolin Ohmacht (1760-1834).

• Park A. Hartmann (1866-1870).

• Monument Kirschleger, great botanist Alsatian native Munster.

• The center of stork.
• La Maison du Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges.
• Hobbies and activities:

• Espace Culturel Saint Gregory - Film Munster
• The Boating Center "The Pool"

• Jazz Festival Munster: in May Founded in 1988, the Jazz Festival Munster is an art event of international renown. The longevity and quality of this festival can be explained mainly by the aura of Michael Hausser, native son and famous name of the vibraphone.
• Many other events throughout the year.

• Discovery of the 15 villages surrounding

• Museum Dr. Albert Schweitzer to Gunsbach
• Museum Schlitte in Muhlbach-sur-Munster
• Church-Memorial to Emm-Metzeral Sondernach
• The medieval villages of Soultzbach-les-Bains and Wihr-au-Val

• Hiking in the Vosges (356 km of marked trails)

• Roads Crest
• Col de la Schlucht
• The Hohneck (1366 m)
• The Frankenthal
• Valley Wormsa
• Lake Trout or Forletta

• Around ATV
• Paragliding and hang gliding
• The Linen Memorial (WW1)
• Skiing in the Valley Munster (4 stations)

• The Schnepfenried
• The Gaschney
• The Tanet
• The Three Furnaces

Munster (© S. Wernain)		Town Hall (© S. Wernain)
Ruins of the Abbey of Munster (© Robert Bock)		Catholic Church of St. Leger Munster (© S. Wernain)
Protestant Church (© S. Wernain)		Fountain Lion (© S. Wernain)
The Laub (© S. Wernain)		Parc de la Fecht (© S. Wernain)
Storks on the roofs of Munster (© S. Wernain)		Stork to Munster ( © S. Wernain)

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 27°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 14°C - Max. 23°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C

Au bois le sire Orbey A haven for nature lovers, “Au Bois le Sire” is set in the heart of the beautiful Kaysersberg and Orbey valleys. Woods and pastures, pine forests and mountain lakes... Orbey is at the... Located 9.7 km from Munster From 10 € to 50 € per person

Caveau heuhaus Eguisheim Traditional Alsatian restaurant. Homemade dishes. Open 7 / 7. Located 12.5 km from Munster From 10 € to 30 € 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 16.9 km from Munster From 10 € to 25 € per person

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Le Londenbach Vallée de Munster     9.3 Soultzeren In the Munster Valley in the heart of the regional park balloons des Vosges at 750 m altitude 5 comfortable classified 3épis Gîtes de france and WWF Panda farm with a view of the peaks... Located 3.2 km from Munster 60 € the double room

Domaine de Basil   Orbey The hotel is nestled in the countryside, 700 meters high on a mountainside. In a green, its location offers an air of purity all year round and breathtaking views of the surrounding... Located 7.2 km from Munster From 60 € to 70 € the double room

Chambres les coquelicots     9.4 Labaroche Hubert and Chistiane 5bedroom welcome you to their breakfast with a capacity of 15pers All are classified 3épis gites in France.  In the morning, Christiane makes a good breakfast jams,... Located 9.3 km from Munster 53 € the double room

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Location rosé Luttenbach-près-Munster This detached cottage has been graded 3 stars prefectural an area of 75 m² and can accommodate up to 4 peopleLocated in the small village of Luttenbach near Munster, in the heart of... Located 2.1 km from Munster 300 € per week

Chalet Le Rebberg (2 à 8 personnes)   8.8 Soultzeren In Alsace, the heart of the Vosges, in Soultzeren, 5 km from Munster, 20 km from Colmar, Discover our chalets that can accommodate up to 8 people. Classified 3 ears Gites de France.... Located 3.3 km from Munster From 805 € to 1190 € per week

Apartment for 7 persons   8.8 Muhlbach-sur-Munster Main apartment in chalet type house. Located 5.9 km from Munster From 400 € to 550 € per week

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Camping lefébure orbey     9.6 Orbey The Lefébure camp-site is in orbey, small town of 3600 inhabitants located in the valley of Kaysersberg, just near the Vosges. Our town of medium mountains is a real paradise for the... Located 9.7 km from Munster From 8.60 € to 9.80 € per day

Domaine de longemer   Xonrupt-Longemer 5 minutes away from Gerardmer and 10 minutes from La Bresse, the Domaine de Longemer offers a preserved environment at the heart of nature admist the Vosges mountains. It lies on the... Located 15 km from Munster From 11.30 € to 12.20 € 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 17.4 km from Munster

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Hôtel Deybach      9.1 Munster This Logis hotel is located 20 kilometres west of Colmar, between Strasbourg and Mulhouse. It offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi and is 800 metres from the town centre.... Located in Munster Room from 47 €

Au Val Saint Gregoire      7.9 Munster The hotel Au Val Saint-Gregoire is located in Munster in the East of France, in the heart of mountains, vineyards and forest. The hotel Au Val Saint-Gregoire provides 50 rooms, quiet... Located in Munster Room from 49 €

Grand Hôtel      7.3 Munster Located in the gorgeous valley of Munster, between Vosges and Alsace, the Grand Hotel is ideal for family stays. The hotel has 56 rooms and studios which can welcome up to 6 persons.... Located in Munster Room from 49 €

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