Saint-Hippolyte

Saint-Hippolyte

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-HippolyteOrschwiller at 1.3 km
Insee code68296Rodern at 1.4 km
Postcode68590Rorschwihr at 1.8 km
Latitude48.2333090Bergheim at 3.1 km
Longitude7.3679530Kintzheim at 3.1 km
AltitudeFrom 170 to 731 metersThannenkirch at 4.7 km
Surface17.86 km²Châtenois at 4.9 km
Population1049 inhabitantsGuémar at 5.5 km
Density59 inhabitants/km²Ribeauvillé at 5.6 km
National labelSélestat at 7 km
Chief townColmar (at 16.7 km)Illhaeusern at 7.3 km
DepartmentHaut-RhinScherwiller at 7.4 km
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located on the Wine Route, on the foothills of the Vosges, Saint-Hippolyte - Sankt Pitt - has become a "city" with walls and ditches in the 14th century. The monastery founded in the 8th century by Saint Fulrad, abbot of St. Denis and archchaplain of Charlemagne, became gradually a village where the dukes of Lorraine were the Lords until 1766. It was then that Saint-Hippolyte become French - and Alsace.

The "Red de Saint Hippolyte, pinot noir more" red "than vinified in the vicinity is renowned.


SIGHTSEEING

Walls and towers (there are 5) which surrounded Saint-Hippolyte not exist today as the Tower of Storks and part of the wall. A road between vineyards and gardens of the houses of the enclosure can go around the village.

The former 16th century castle, destroyed during the 30 Years War, was rebuilt in the early 18th century.

The fortified church of the 14th and 15th centuries has been enlarged in the 19th century. Its stained glass windows depict the life of St. Hippolyte.

Saint-Hippolyte has many fountains.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Combination Saint-Hippolyte organize every summer evenings folk (in July and August).
  • End of September held the celebrations of the New Wine.
  • A Midnight Mass is celebrated on December 24 evening, followed by mulled wine and a serenade.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Haut-Koenigsbourg dominates the village Saint-Hippolyte. Two paths marked by the Club Vosgien allow access on foot (about 4 km). Also accessible by car, of course, by the way, he can be visited all year round (except January 1, May 1 and December 25).
  • The Monkey Mountain and the Flying of the Eagles are close to Kintzheim (5 km).
PHOTOS
Saint-Hippolyte the heart of the vineyards in autumn
 
Saint-Hippolyte in October in the vineyards to Orschwiller
Saint-Hippolyte and its vineyards - view from road to Bergheim
 
Tower Storks
Storks Tower and the High-Koenigsbourg
 
Brook ramparts (the Welsch) and old washing horse
Saint-Hippolyte shaped card France (for the castle)
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 2°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 1°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge la meuniere
Thannenkirch
Cuisine renovated.
Located 4.7 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 20 € to 40 € per person 
Auberge des allies
Sélestat
At the Auberge des Allies, you'll appreciate the tradition of a warm welcome, good food and nice rooms.
Located 7 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 25 € to 30 € per person 
Aux clefs de colmar
Colmar
Restaurant discreet, hidden in the heart of the city, In the Key of Colmar invites you to a gastronomic experience exceptional. The decor, with its stone walls and contemporary furnishings...
Located 17.2 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les bougainvilliers    
9.6
Kintzheim
House located in the heart of the vineyards on the wine route between Strasbourg and Colmar, at the foot of the bed Koenigsbourg, 1 km from the Eagle Park and 4 miles from the. Monkey...
Located 2.9 km from Saint-Hippolyte47 € the double room 
Alsace, b&b, pension, week-end, chambre,    
8.1
Kintzheim
In the heart of Alsace, along the celeb wine trail (wine road), at the bottom of the haut-koenigsbourg castle, the volerie des aigle, the montagne des singes; between Strasbourg and...
Located 3.1 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 49 € to 105 € the double room 
Le Schaentzel    
10
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Rodern
It is with big pleasure that we welcome you in our house of charm situated in an exceptional frame, next to the castle of high Koenigsbourg. Our 4 beautiful rooms have each a bathroom...
Located 3.3 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 68 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Cour st Fulrad (5 appartements)  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Hippolyte
In St Hippolyte, typical village of the Wine Road, lovely self-catering apartments in a traditional alsatian property oh the 18th Century, well restored. The accomodations are located...
Located in Saint-HippolyteFrom 470 € to 535 € per week 
Le Pigeonnier
Orschwiller
Situated on a wine estate dating from the eighteenth century, in a typically Alsatian village at the foot of the medieval castle Upper Koenigsbourg. The apartment the pigeon is quiet...
Located 1.3 km from Saint-Hippolyte430 € per week 
Les Gites du Relais des Vignes  
9.2
Kintzheim
Discover Alsace charm and authenticity of one of our 3 *** independent lodgings located in the heart of renowned vineyards Kintzheim. Our location on the wine trail will allow you easy...
Located 3 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 320 € to 540 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Haut-koenigsbourg    
9.2
Lièpvre
In the shade of various species of trees, camping in Upper koenigsbourg you to spend a stay in a large protected environment, a haven of peace and calm rewarded in 2004 with a 3rd prize...
Located 7.3 km from Saint-Hippolyte9.50 € per day 
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 19.2 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 8.60 € to 9.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Hotel Le Parc     
8.5
Saint-Hippolyte
This Logis is located in the historic Alsatian village of Saint-Hippolyte. The hotel has a covered swimming pool and each guest room has a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. The Hotel...
Located in Saint-HippolyteRoom from 94 €
Val-Vignes     
8.8
Saint-Hippolyte
Val-Vignes has views over the Alsace vineyard, the Haut- Koenigsbourg Castle and the village of Saint-Hippolyte. It offers a sauna, and a terrace offering a panoramic view. Each spacious...
Located in Saint-HippolyteRoom from 65 €
Aux Ducs De Lorraine     
8.4
Saint-Hippolyte
This traditional family-run inn situated in the heart of the Alsacian vineyards is the ideal starting point to discover a beautiful region and for pleasant walkings. Each guest room...
Located in Saint-HippolyteRoom from 70 €

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The Captain is located in Alsace, 25 minutes drive from the German and the Swiss borders. Guests can discover the regional...
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