Niedermodern

Niedermodern

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TownNiedermodernUberach at 500 m (1 min)
Insee code67328Pfaffenhoffen at 1.2 km (2 min)
Postcode67350Bitschhoffen at 1.7 km (3 min)
Latitude48.8448710La Walck at 1.9 km (3 min)
Longitude7.6249890Kindwiller at 3.5 km (5 min)
AltitudeFrom 157 to 262 metersRingeldorf at 3.6 km (5 min)
Surface4.39 km²Dauendorf at 4.6 km (6 min)
Population756 inhabitantsMertzwiller at 4.7 km (6 min)
Density168 inhabitants/km²Mietesheim at 4.7 km (6 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 37 km, 34 min)Grassendorf at 4.9 km (6 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinMorschwiller at 5.3 km (7 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Location: Niedermodern is located on the right bank of the Moder, halfway between the cities of Haguenau and Saverne. It forms with the town of Pfaffenhoffen, villages and Uberach Walcot, a town of about 6,000 inhabitants.
  • History of the village:
  • The first mention of the village, under the name "Villa Matra" date from the year 773 contained in a deed of gift to the abbey of Wissembourg.
  • In the Middle Ages, the town was under the domination of the lords of the third Ochsenstein Otto and Louis Lichtenberg third. After several quarrels sharing, ownership reverted to the lords of Lichtenberg and later their successors the Counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg and the Counts of Hesse-Darmstadt until the French Revolution.
  • Meanwhile the village was suffering the ravages of the Thirty Years War and remained uninhabited for nearly a year after the passage of troops who pillaged and burned Lorraine localities Pfaffenhoffen and Niedermodern, August 10, 1633. The last episode warrior who touched the village took place in early 1945 with "Operation Nordwind" Moder formed momentarily when a line between American and German armies.
  • In terms of economic activity was the main village agriculture, shared by some medium-sized farms and several small trains culture. Some craftsmen such as wheelwrights, blacksmiths, shoemakers or tailors, also cultivated their plots. Were grown, in addition to cereals, hemp, madder, tobacco and hops.
  • The vineyards that stretched in the early 20th century on 25 acres producing a table wine appreciated. The realization in 1881 of the track serving the Valley of the Moder changed the situation by encouraging the establishment and development of industrial activities.
  • Thus was created a factory of household utensils, to the west exit of the village. This activity enabled many households to improve their income and drained up to 800 employees in early 1960. But over the years the company began to decline and eventually cease operations in 2001. Since the site was razed to the ground and just leave room for a commercial sign. Many companies at the time (shoes, breweries ...) shared the same fate in the years 1970 and 80 and the Val de Moder plunged into recession, a trend that was reversed during the last decade with the development an area of ​​activity inter fitted to the east exit of Niedermodern.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit the interior of the Protestant church located in the center of the resort and see the remarkable triptych altarpiece installed on the back wall of the choir. Style "Contemporary Realist", this work of art, created by Reinhard Dassler, was kindly provided by Baron Nikolaus von Gayling in the parish of Pfaffenhoffen-Niedermodern in December 2000. For visits, contact the Town Hall by calling +33 3 88 07 73 61.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Annual fair and flea market on the last Sunday of August.

PHOTOS
Altarpiece of the Protestant church
 
Old vine shelter, located on the heights of the village
Allotment Environmental Steinberg
  
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Ours Blanc
Brumath
Venezuela discover our Alsatian specialty 'the buewespatzles' said the 'willy boy' and lots of other regional and Traditional suggestion.
Located 15.8 km from NiedermodernFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Sbürehiesel    
9.7
Schillersdorf
Located along the National Park of Vosges du Nord, Emmanuelle and Christian welcome you in their old farmhouse converted into guest rooms. We own the ground floor, a common room where...
Located 7.7 km from Niedermodern55 € the double room 
La ferme michel : le bouton d'or    
8.7
Issenhausen
We are pleased to present a charming guest house 'button or' very friendly, well located in the heart of a pretty little village of picturesque countryside, in a region with many attractions...
Located 7.8 km from Niedermodern56 € the double room 
Maison d hôtes Au Fil du Temps    
9.8
Imbsheim
Kings of the Road, this former farmhouse dating from the eighteenth century has preserved its charm, its authenticity and its secrets. We wanted to renovate this magnificent Alsatian...
Located 13.5 km from NiedermodernFrom 75 € to 85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La forge bleue
Uttenhoffen
House charming traditional 17th century Restored to the former, housed in a beautiful little village at the First Regional Park of Vosges Nord. Un orchard landscape with mob. Garden...
Located 5.7 km from Niedermodern680 € per week 
Gîte Aux berges de la Zinsel  
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Uttenhoffen
Charming farmhouse built in 1837 with a dwelling house was renovated in 2010. This cottage, ranked 3 ears Gites de France, will seduce you with its authenticity and its calm and peaceful...
Located 5.7 km from NiedermodernFrom 200 € to 495 € per week 
La ferme michel : le coquelicot  
9.6
Issenhausen
Elfriede and Charles Michel are pleased to present the shelter Poppy''the''very friendly, well located in the heart of a charming small village very picturesque, in a region with many...
Located 7.8 km from NiedermodernFrom 210 € to 300 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Ramstein-Plage    
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Baerenthal
Conveniently located in the valley Zinsel inside the Natural Park of Vosges du Nord, the campsite benefits from an exceptional environment. Surrounded by woods and a pond, hikers and...
Located 17.1 km from Niedermodern15 € per day 
Camping du Fleckenstein    
8.2
Lembach
Located in the middle of the regional Natural reserve of the Vosges of North, the camp-site accomodates you for a pleasant stay cultural and resting. The feet in water, near the traditional...
Located 23 km from Niedermodern 

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HOTELS
Hôtel le Moulin  
Gundershoffen
This former mill now runs as a 3-star hotel, and is set just 4 km from the Napoleonic battlefields in Reichshoffen. You can admire the stream which runs through the garden from the...
Located 7 km from NiedermodernRoom from 110 €
Hotel Restaurant La Tour Romaine     
7.1
Schweighouse-sur-Moder
La Tour Romaine is located 1 km from Haguenau in the Alsace region. It offers en suite accommodation, a restaurant and garden. Free Wi-Fi is available. Each of the guest rooms has...
Located 8.9 km from NiedermodernRoom from 55 €
A l'étoile d'or    
7.8
Batzendorf
Set 10 km south of Haguenau, this hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. You can relax in the on-site bar or drive the 25 minutes to the centre of Strasbourg. The rooms at...
Located 9.2 km from NiedermodernRoom from 42 €

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