Saverne

Saverne

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saverne		Ottersthal at 2.1 km (6 min)
Insee code	67437		Monswiller at 2.4 km (6 min)
Postcode	67700		Otterswiller at 2.6 km (5 min)
Latitude	48.7419630		Gottenhouse at 3.6 km (6 min)
Longitude	7.3616470		Eckartswiller at 4 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 177 to 463 meters		Haegen at 4 km (6 min)
Surface	26.01 km²		Saint-Jean-Saverne at 4.5 km (8 min)
Population	11966 inhabitants		Thal-Marmoutier at 5.6 km (8 min)
Density	461 inhabitants/km²		Schwenheim at 6.1 km (8 min)
National labels			Marmoutier at 6.8 km (9 min)
Chief town	Strasbourg (at 50 km, 36 min)		Steinbourg at 7.1 km (9 min)
Department	Bas-Rhin		Waldolwisheim at 7.1 km (9 min)
Region	Alsace		Search another town

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Saverne, a city of about 12,000 inhabitants is located at the foot of the coast of Saverne and outlet of the valley of the Zorn, in the plain of Alsace.

Backed Vosges Saverne has always been an important step towards connecting the plain of Alsace Lorraine plateau.

"Ah, the beautiful garden that is!". Thus exclaimed Louis 14th in discovering Saverne Region. Saverne, located at the gates of the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord and the borders of Lorraine, has remained the beautiful garden.

From the time of the Gallic city, became Roman camp called "Tres Tabernae" until today, Saverne retains traces of its historic role of his past life - remains of Roman walls, medieval wall, church Romanesque cloister, half-timbered houses - the city appears in all its attractions in an exceptional natural site at the foot of wooded hills, crowned castle-forts that surround it, as so many superb and eternal sentinels. But above all, the majestic castle of Rohan, with his immense neoclassical facade recalls the glory of the Prince Bishops and reflects the historical role of Saverne, seat of the diocese for several centuries.

Saverne comes alive throughout the year to keep pace with the party. Many festivities (shows, folklore, exhibitions, contests and festivals) are held at the Chateau des Rohan, at the Rose Garden, gardens, squares and streets for the night to extend the pleasure of being in Alsace . Music lovers of all kinds, and Saverne Region offers the opportunity to attend many different types of concerts. Art lovers, each year, Space Rohan offers colorful cultural season, during which you will be given to attend various theatrical performances. For most athletes, Saverne has a fleet of modern and comprehensive facilities (tennis, soccer, swimming, riding, climbing ...). Mountain biking, hiking and equestrian, fitness trails are played on marked trails.

Voisine Arzwiller of the Inclined Plane, Saverne river tourism offers a step?? Princely?? : A marina with 70 seats in the Grand Canal basin of the Marne to the Rhine.

Lovers of old houses, majestic monuments or simply sensitive to the pleasures of an unspoilt nature, Saverne you find something to satisfy all your expectations. Take time to stroll through the streets of the old town, exploring the castles of the surroundings.

• Chateau des Rohan, the main witness of the rich past of the city, recalls the good times when the bishop of Strasbourg Saverne made his episcopal residence. Housed in the castle of Rohan, the archaeological museum presents a rich collection of Roman relics discovered on the surrounding peaks. The museum's collections of art and history complete this form and Louise Weiss museum helps to understand the beginnings of European construction.
• Near the castle, the Church of Our Lady of the Nativity with its imposing gatehouse of the 12th century, contains a pulpit dating from 1495, the work of Hans Hammer.
• The pedestrian area of the city, lined with old houses, invites you to linger. As you cross the streets you can discover many timbered houses. The most famous of them, the Katz house built in 1605 and 1668 was the home of the Receiver General of the diocese.
• The church and cloister Récollets, built from 1303 by Augustinian monks in the heart of the city, is a popular place to visit. The Gothic cloister, richly carved houses frescoes dating from the early 17th century.
• Minutes away from downtown, you can reach the castle of Haut-Barr, also called the eye of Alsace. Perched on three rocky outcrops, it offers an exceptional view of the plain of Alsace and the valley of the Zorn. Not far away, the tower of Chappe Telegraph and museum you have this system of telegraphy aircraft in service from 1798 to 1852. It is the only region Telegraph can see a demonstration of the device.
• Saverne, City of Roses owes its qualifier to the garden where the roses bloom during the summer months more than 1500 varieties of roses.
• The botanical garden in the heights of Saverne houses an arboretum and meadows which combines carnivorous plants, ferns and orchids.

• Every Thursday, Saverne offers its market with local produce, farm products and sidewalk sales and more. This market is held from 8am to 12pm on the Place du General de Gaulle, in downtown.
• Tuesday and Saturday mornings, always the same hours and on the same site, stands a small market with local products.

• Saverne Region invites you to discover countless treasures ... Walking around Saverne, enjoy the discovery of a particular religious heritage dense. Thus, visiting many crosses rural churches and chapels dating back centuries invite you on a journey through the corridors of time so you can soak up the history of the region. In addition, you will be dazzled by various crosses of the 19th century and a multitude of municipal bench, important symbols of local heritage. Let yourself be charmed by then the image of a traditional Alsace and preserved through an aerated traditional Alsatian house and various ruined castles such as Castle or Haegen Geroldseck to Castle Ochsenstein to Reinhardsmunster. After a cultural tour of the region, enjoy the wide open spaces covering the Community of Towns of the Region Saverne to take a breath of fresh air and indulge in the joys of sport. Many municipalities have sports complexes.
• Abbey Marmoutier.
• 200 km of marked trails. Through these various routes, you can explore the vast forests and valleys of the region and from the knowledge of the many castles which the region is rich such as the castle of Haut-Barr virus.
• The circuit of three chapels, lasting approximately 5:30 am, offers a breathtaking view of the foothills of the Vosges and the discovery of the Sainte-Barbe Ottersthal and the chapel of the High-Barr as well as Cave Saint Vitus.
• The Archaeological circuit, allowing you to satisfy your quest to discover famous peak, protohistoric and historical, developed over time to monitor and control the path of the Vosges, the most northerly Saverne threshold.
• Tours cycling trails that allow you to discover Saverne Region under another aspect. In search of green, do not hesitate to take the bike path along the Canal de la Marne au Rhin. The latter takes you around one hand Lutzelbourg and Inclined Plane, and secondly to Strasbourg.
• Biking.

The castle of Rohan		Chateau du Haut-Barr: aerial
Tower Chappe Telegraph		The cloister Récollets
Zone Pedestrian		The Unicorn Castle Square

Sunday 12 February Day Night Min. -13°C - Max. -5°C

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -11°C - Max. -3°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. -2°C

Au Cheval Blanc   9 Graufthal Situated opposite the Houses Troglodydiques. The Restaurant at the submitted a Cheval Blanc Regional cooking well magazine! Regional Cuisine, Specialties a la carte. Located 10.4 km from Saverne From 25 € to 40 € per person

Au vieux moulin   9.5 Graufthal This old watermill transformed into a hotel and restaurant which is happy to welcome you into this preserved environment on the waterfront alongside a forest. Your well-being is our... Located 10.4 km from Saverne From 10 € to 45 € per person

Parc hotel Wangenbourg Appreciate our cuisine where creativity meets tradition in a warm and family athmosphere. Our chef loves nothing more than to prepare a meal for that brings out all the flavour of the... Located 13.8 km from Saverne From 20 € to 45 € per person

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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 9.5 km from Saverne From 70 € to 80 € 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 14.7 km from Saverne 56 € the double room

Maisons d'hôtes la vallée     10 Kuttolsheim In a charming and authentic Alsatian village, beginning of the wine road, 2 houses cottages, independent edge of the forest, quiet and bucolic. The 1st house is a suite for 4 people... Located 15.8 km from Saverne From 75 € to 85 € the double room

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Gite les chataigniers Haegen Apartment de110 m² the ground floor of a house a 2-storey edge of the forest, calm. Capacity 4 to 6 people, central heating - 2 bedrooms of 140 + large living room with sofa bed 140x200... Located 3.6 km from Saverne From 310 € to 390 € per week

Meublé en rez de jardin   10 Hultehouse Furnished spacious of a new chalet. Breathtaking view terrace and parking. Bedroom: bed for 2 persons. Kitchen-living room with convertible 2 people. Located 7.7 km from Saverne From 230 € to 260 € per week

Gite de Charme birkenwald Birkenwald Cottage Rental located 10 km to 35 km Saverne and Strasbourg, ideally located to enjoy nature and the surrounding forest but also to discover the attractions of the region, starting... Located 9.3 km from Saverne From 350 € to 550 € per week

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Ramstein-Plage     8.9 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 29 km from Saverne 15.66 € per day

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L'Hôtel Europe      8.3 Saverne Located in Saverne city centre, L'Hôtel de l'Europe is just 150 metres from the train station. It features individually decorated rooms and an Art Nouveau-style bar. All of the rooms... Located in Saverne Room from 66 €

Villa Katz      7.7 Saverne Located in Saverne, this 3-star hotel is 1 km from the city centre and a 10-minute walk from Chateau de Rohan. Relaxation facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna... Located in Saverne Room from 56 €

Hôtel National     7.5 Saverne Hotel National provides affordable accommodation in the centre of Saverne near the Vosges Mountains. Guests have access to free public parking. Each Hotel National room has cable TV... Located in Saverne Room from 45 €

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