The Île du Rhin in Vogelgrun lies between the Grand Canal d’Alsace and the Rhine. On the island, a tree-lined park with views of the Rhine and Breisach am Rhein, cross-border routes and cultural and water sports activities come together. If you are planning a stay, you can first decide whether to focus on the landscape, activities or a cultural event.

Rhine views and routes

The park offers a peaceful opportunity to take in views of the Rhine and Breisach am Rhein. The Île du Rhin also has cross-border routes for hikers, cyclists and users of waterways. This means you can explore the area in different ways; the right choice depends on whether you want to travel on foot, by bike or on the water. Check the conditions for individual routes before your trip.

Water sports on the Île du Rhin

The Nautic Club Île du Rhin offers water skiing on the island. Its activities include bi-skiing, mono-skiing and slalom, trick skiing, wakeboarding and wakeskating. The club welcomes beginners and experienced skiers. So when planning your trip, it is not just the choice of sport that matters: also confirm the participation requirements and procedures in advance, as activities are subject to the club’s operating conditions.

Performances and workshops at Art’Rhena

Art’Rhena is a venue on the Île du Rhin. Performances include dance, circus, music, puppet theatre and theatre; they are presented in French, German, bilingually or without words. When browsing the program, you can choose by both art form and language format. In addition to performances, Art’Rhena offers workshops, for example in circus, magic, percussion and juggling. As the program may change, check the dates if you want to plan your stay around a particular performance.

The hydroelectric power station from two perspectives

A guided tour with commentary of the Vogelgrun hydroelectric power station includes the machine hall, turbines and control room. Confirm the availability of tours before your trip. The Rhine Garden offers a different view of the power station: from the lock car park, it leads to a panoramic pedestrian bridge that is freely accessible every day and offers a view of the machine hall. Nevertheless, check the current access conditions before visiting.

Piscine Sirenia: note the renovation closure

Piscine Sirenia has a sports pool, a teaching pool and a covered paddling pool. The seasonal outdoor facilities include a playground, an outdoor paddling pool, a picnic area and two beach volleyball courts. The pool is currently closed for renovation work. Reopening is planned for 2027; the schedule may change. If a visit to Piscine Sirenia is important to your trip, take this closure into account when choosing your travel dates.

Plan your hotel and travel dates around the reason for your visit

If you are looking for a hotel in Vogelgrun, the reason for your visit can help you choose your dates. For a performance, check the Art’Rhena program; for a hydroelectric power station tour, confirm availability, and for club activities, check the participation requirements.

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For the regional travel overview: Haut-Rhin.