A medieval bell tower, a circular route to a pilgrimage chapel and wine tastings in the cellar: Ergersheim offers several reasons to stay. Discoveries range from church art and paths along the Canal de la Bruche to riding lessons. You can make culture, activities by the canal or a wine tasting the focus of your plans.
Church Art from Different Periods
The Catholic parish church of Saint Nicolas combines several clearly distinguishable features: the lower part of its bell tower dates from the Middle Ages, while the neo-Romanesque portal on the main façade dates from 1873. Inside, the pulpit and side altars are part of the Baroque furnishings. The tower, portal and furnishings thus reflect different historical and stylistic influences in a single building. For a stay focused on cultural history, the church is a concrete starting point, without reducing its details to a single architectural style.
Pilgrimage Chapels and Recurring Celebrations
Only the Maria Altbronn Chapel and a farm remain of Altbronn. The chapel became a Marian pilgrimage site in 1397. At the Notre-Dame d’Altbronn pilgrimage site, celebrations in honour of the Virgin Mary and of Saint Joseph, Saint Anne and Saint Wendelin are held regularly. This place therefore brings together both the history of the vanished village and the religious significance of the chapel.
Another historical landmark is the Chapelle Saint-Michel in Rimlen: in the mid-18th century, it was the only surviving building of the former village. Every year at the end of September, an open-air Mass is held there in honour of Saint Michael. If you plan to attend the Mass, check the date for the relevant year before your trip. This allows you to consider the chapel’s historical context and the recurring celebration as two distinct aspects.
Walking and Cycling by the Canal
Along the Canal de la Bruche, calm waters and towpaths lined with lock keepers’ cottages shape the landscape for walkers and cyclists. The Véloroute du Canal de la Bruche passes through Ergersheim and follows the former towpath towards Strasbourg. If you are looking for a circular route with a stated distance, there is also the 14-kilometre “Les chapelles entre vignoble et canal” route, which leads to the Maria Altbronn Chapel. The routes can be distinguished by different features: the circular route has a stated distance, while the Véloroute is described by its course along the former towpath and its direction towards Strasbourg.
Wine Tastings and Riding Activities
There are two different wine-tasting formats to choose from in the town. Jean-Claude Koestel winery offers cellar tours and tastings of Alsatian wines, including Riesling and Gewurtzraminer Kefferberg. Domaine Brand & Fils offers a tasting of four wines combined with a cellar tour. The comparison can help with planning: Koestel names specific wines, while Domaine Brand & Fils specifies the number of wines included in the tasting. Check the booking arrangements in advance.
Poney Club de la Bleiche offers riding lessons and introductory rides for children aged four and over and for adults. The stated offer is therefore aimed at two age groups and includes both lessons and rides. If you plan one of these activities, check availability and booking conditions in advance.
When looking for a hotel in Ergersheim, you can use the focus of your stay as a guide: churches and chapels for cultural history, paths and a circular route for time outdoors, or cellar tours and wine tastings for a culinary touch. The specific dates of celebrations and the booking arrangements for activities can help you tailor your plans accordingly.
Discover more destinations: Morschwiller, Souffelweyersheim, Langensoultzbach, Petersbach, Rottelsheim, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Bellefosse, Birkenwald.
For the broader travel overview: Bas-Rhin.
