Bas-Rhin places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Bas-Rhin department of Alsace. See also our Bas-Rhin travel guide
Barr
Less visited than many, Barr is something of an undiscovered gem among the popular Alsace villages See guide
Chateau d'Andlau
It is the views as much as the castle itself at Chateau Andlau that provide a substantial part of the attraction See guide
Chateau de Fleckenstein
The Chateau de Fleckenstein is one of the most imposing ruined castles along the Route des Chateaux in Alsace See guide
Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg
The substantial Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg is one of the most visited and most substantial in Alsace, and has a fascinating history - and stunning views See guide
Ebersmunster
The remarkable baroque style Abbey Church of Ebersmunster is the principal place of interest in this village See guide
Epfig
After exploring Epfig village be sure to visit the 11th century chapel to see the frescoes and the vaulted ceiling See guide
Haguenau
Haguenau is a town with several interesting monuments, churches and museums to visit See guide
Hoffen
In the heart of the Outre-Foret region, Hoffen is a small village but with very lovely white half-timbered houses See guide
Hunspach
The flowers, gardens and beautifully maintained old houses, all painted white, ensure that Hunspach is a highlight for visitors to Alsace See guide
Kientzheim
As well as the village itself there are several popular attractions close to Kientzheim including a castle, a stork park and a monkey sanctuary See guide
Le Struthof
Le Struthof is the only Nazi Concentration camp to have been built in France during the Second World War See guide
Lembach
The small town of Lembach is within the heart of the wooded valleys of the Vosges Regional Natural Park See guide
Marmoutier
It is the abbey, and in particular its ornate facade, that is the highlight of your visit to Marmoutier See guide
Mittelbergheim
Mittelbergheim is one of several Alsave villages classed among the most beautiful in France, and a local base for wine production and tasting See guide
Molsheim
Although Molsheim is now quite a large town it is the small historic centre that will be of interest to visitors See guide
Mont-Sainte-Odile
Mont-Saint-Odile is a very popular pilgrimage destination, and has been since the mircles of Odile in the 7th century See guide
Neuwiller-les-Saverne
As well as the pretty half-timbered houses, the centre of Neuwiller-les-Saverne is dominated by two imposing churches See guide
Obernai
Obernai is perhaps the town in Alsace that has best preserved its original 15th century aspect See guide
Rosheim
The roman style church is one highlight in Rosheim, and the oldest bakery in Alsace is another! See guide
Saverne
The Chateau des Rohans dominates the medieval heart of Saverne, well placed for exploring the Vosges mountains See guide
Selestat
One interesting feature of Selestat is the very wide range of architectural styles seen in the buildings and monuments See guide
Strasbourg
The city of Strasbourg is one of the most important in France, and also one of the most attractive. At least a day to explore is very recommended! See guide
Strasbourg cathedral
Strasbourg cathedral is a gothic style construction with a remarkable facade and beautiful stained glass windows See guide
Wasselonne
Although lacking major monuments Wasselonee is a pleasant town to explore when you are in the region See guide
Wissembourg
Close to the French border with Germany, Wissembourg has many sights of interest and is also well placed to explore this area See guideFor more information see the Bas-Rhin guide
Market towns & days in Bas-Rhin
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Barr: Saturday
Benfeld: Monday
Bischheim: Friday
Bischwiller: Saturday
Brumath: Wednesday
Drulingen: Saturday
Erstein: Thursday
Haguenau: Tuesday & Friday
Illkirch-Graffenstaden: Saturday
Molsheim: Monday
Niederbronn-les-Bains: Friday
Obernai: Thursday
Ostwald: Friday
Reichshoffen: Thursday
Rothau: Saturday
Saverne: Thursday
Schiltigheim: Thursday
Schirmeck: Wednesday
Selestat: Tuesday & Saturday
Soufflenheim: Wednesday
Strasbourg: Wednesday all day & Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday & Monday all day & Friday all day
Ville: Wednesday
Wasselonne: Monday
Tourist attractions to visit in Bas-Rhin
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Cigoland
4* Towns in Bloom
Bischheim
Diebolsheim
Drusenheim
Itterswiller
Marckolsheim
Towns of Art and History
Strasbourg: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Strasbourg: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Domaine du Windeck
Jardin botanique de l'université de Strasbourg
Jardin botanique du col de Saverne
Jardin de l'Escalier
Jardin de la ferme bleue
Jardin du chateau de Kolbsheim
Le jardin de Marguerite
Parc du château de Kintzheim
Regional Natural Parcs
Vosges-du-Nord
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Hunspach: See tourist guide
Mittelbergheim: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Strasbourg Grand Ile: See tourist guide