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Wittelsheim

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haut-Rhin

Located in the department of Haut-Rhin in Alsace commune Wittelsheim is attached to the city of Mulhouse. It has just over 10 000 inhabitants. Its history is closely linked to that of potash mines operated from the early twentieth century until about 2004 for commercial purposes. It is indeed in the town of Wittelsheim the first potash deposit was discovered. The well will be called Amelia mine in honor of Amelia Zurcher who was the instigator of the basement of the polls in order to save the family farm from severe bankruptcy.

Geographical information

MunicipalityWittelsheim
Postcode68310
Tourism label
Latitude47.8091940 (N 47° 48’ 33”)
Longitude7.2405930 (E 7° 14’ 26”)
AltitudeFrom 239m to 285m
Surface area23.63 km²
Population10500 inhabitants
Density444 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureColmar (38 km, 35 min)
Insee code68375
IntercommunalityCA Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération
DepartmentHaut-Rhin
TerritoryAlsace
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Staffelfelden2.8 km (5 min)
Pulversheim5.6 km (7 min)
Cernay5.7 km (10 min)
Richwiller6 km (12 min)
Bollwiller6.2 km (9 min)
Berrwiller7.2 km (11 min)
Uffholtz7.4 km (10 min)
Reiningue7.9 km (12 min)
Pfastatt8 km (13 min)
Steinbach8.3 km (14 min)
Lutterbach9 km (11 min)
Wattwiller9 km (12 min)
Aspach-le-Bas9.9 km (10 min)
Hartmannswiller10.1 km (14 min)
Wittenheim10.2 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

There in the city of Wittelsheim a beautiful park of about 2.2 hectares. This is called the Gardens of the World Fair. Open to the public every day of the year except during the period from 1 December to 28 February, hours vary by season. Free entry. The walker discovers thematic gardens using water as a common thread through fountains, water games, etc. French gardens, to the English, the Spanish, real winks to the gardens of the world. In this landscape park to put in varied scenes and trees from all over the globe, take time to stroll, to walk, it's pure happiness.

When you come to Wittelsheim, you can indulge in bowling. Here lies one of the biggest in Europe! 36 tracks are available with equipment accessible to smaller, from 2 years!

If your passion is golf, welcome to Wittelsheim! The city has a beautiful 18 hole golf course, golf birch which is aimed at both beginner golf club warned golfers.

For culture, the city of Wittelsheim has a library that is open to all. There is also in the city a theater whose architecture is typical of the mining era is classified a historical monument and a music school.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

In Alsace, as in neighboring Germany, celebrates beer. A beer festival is held annually on the second Saturday of October in the hall of the city. different beers you can sample the printer. On the occasion of this festival, a convivial meal is offered. The evening continues with the music provided by a DJ.

Every year, a traditional food market is held on Thursday morning at the Town Hall Square, but the big Wittelsheim event is offered every September. This is the market of the Saint-Michel. It is organized by the association of traders in the city and takes the form of a large animation in the city center. Inflatables for children, pony rides, a craft market and many other activities to discover on the Town Hall Square.

Weather

Thursday 16 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Friday 17 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Saturday 18 may
Min. 8°C - Max. 21°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Museum of Wood Trades
Culture and education6 € to 8 € Labaroche (33 km)
Visit a copper mine
Culture and education11 € Le Thillot (36 km)
Visit an exhibition and sale of artistic minerals
EntertainmentFreeXonrupt-Longemer (39 km)
Interactive tour of a leather studio
Arts and Crafts12 € Basse-sur-le-Rupt (42 km)
Cellar tour and wine tasting
Local flavoursFreeRodern (47 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Rangen massif
HikeIntermediate1:05Thann (10.2 km)
Rangen massif
HikeIntermediate1:00Burnhaupt-le-Haut (11.3 km)
Sattelboden Chalet
HikeIntermediate3:00Masevaux-Niederbruck (18.6 km)
Tour of the historic centre
Village visitEasy1:00Masevaux-Niederbruck (18.7 km)
Bruscher waterfall and botanical trail
HikeIntermediate3:00Ranspach (19.2 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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