Meistratzheim can be explored through two distinct themes: architectural history spanning from Romanesque beginnings to a building from the 20th century, and a guided tour focused on sauerkraut. There are also landscape features along Route Ob6 and the course of the Ehn at the Bruch de l’Andlau. Those interested in culture can focus on the historic architectural styles; anyone wanting to learn more about a regional speciality can find a dedicated tour at La Maison de La Choucroute – LE PIC.
Churches and architectural history in Meistratzheim
The cemetery chapel stands on the site of Meistratzheim’s first Romanesque church, built shortly after the year 1000. It is listed as a historic monument; its old choir and its 11th- and 12th-century bell tower are therefore protected. The site thus connects the memory of the early church with the chapel’s protected architectural features.
The parish church of Saint-André on Rue Principale marks a later period. The foundation stone of the Neo-Gothic building was laid in 1913, and it was consecrated in 1922. The church houses an organ by Martin Rinckenbach and a clock mechanism by Schwilgué. These dates place its construction in the early 20th century; the organ and clock mechanism add two named features to this perspective.
On Route Ob6, the 12th-century Chapelle St-André is listed as a point of interest. Its name should not be confused with that of the parish church of Saint-André: the route identifies the Chapelle St-André as a separate point of interest, while the parish church on Rue Principale is characterised by its Neo-Gothic history and its features.
Route Ob6 and the landscape
The points of interest along Route Ob6 include meadows, cultivated areas and woodland. This selection brings different landscape features together and broadens the focus beyond architectural history. The route thus offers another way to explore Meistratzheim, without combining churches, fields and woodland into a single attraction.
Below Meistratzheim, the Ehn flows along the Bruch de l’Andlau. The area was once marshy and potentially at risk of flooding. This landscape context differs from the meadows, cultivated areas and woodland mentioned along Route Ob6: here the focus is on the river and the former character of the Bruch, while the route highlights its landscape features. Anyone interested in local history can therefore consider buildings and landscape as distinct themes when planning a trip.
Sauerkraut tour and event
At La Maison de La Choucroute – LE PIC, the guided tour includes a purpose-built route with a direct view of the workshops where IGP-labelled Alsatian sauerkraut is made. The programme also includes a video about cabbage cultivation and harvesting. The tour ends with a tasting of some of the house’s main products. The programme thus moves from information about cabbage and the harvest, to a look inside the workshops, and then to sampling selected products. Check the tour booking arrangements before travelling.
A dated reference to local festivities is the FĂŞte de la choucroute et du folklore: its 45th edition took place on 14 September 2025. If the festival is relevant to your travel dates, check the dates for that period. The 2025 edition is a specific historical reference, not an event date for future trips.
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