Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel

Pretty village in the Vosges, has Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel admire several sites in the heart of old downtown.

Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel village is most famous for hosting a fortified refuge. The latter hosted the population of the city during the unrest occurring in medieval times. Beautiful fortified enclosure, is the direct witness of the important past of the city of Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel the Middle Ages. It is possible to admire a model of the current state of the fortified refuge in the city.

The village also has a feature that is found only in fifty towns of Alsace, simultaneous church. The church of Saint-Léonard, with its beautiful green or red brick facades, indeed welcomes the cults of two different Christian denominations, marking the religious tolerance that has always reigned Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel.

The Town Hall Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel no shortage of charm either. Dating from 1847, he is one of the finest examples of architecture in the typical Alsatian village center.

Walking through the old village center, it is also possible to enjoy very pretty traditional houses with wood sides. Colorful and flowery most of the time, they do not lack charm.

Around Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel, various hiking trails allow visitors to discover the surrounding landscape and rural heritage of the village.

Very lively and busy since the Middle Ages, the village of Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel still offers attractive events today.

Each year in December, the village hosts a charming Christmas market, according to the Alsatian tradition. This occurs at night and can admire local produce stalls or animations to the fortified refuge.

In October, the village offers Messti Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel, a traditional folk festival. For two days, the city center comes alive with a funfair and a ball, and a herring evening the next day.

Throughout the year, guided hikes are offered from the village of Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel to discover the mysteries of the city and its surroundings.

The discovery trails of Bastberg (heritage, nature and geology) towards Bouxwiller.

The path of the Huebourg castle and its cave of Love.

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