Ergersheim among churches, chapels and the canal

Ergersheim brings together sacred architectural history, chapels, waterways and activities focused on Alsatian wine. If you’re looking for a hotel in Ergersheim, these varied themes can shape your travel plans: historic buildings, paths along the Bruche Canal, and specific wine tastings and horseback riding activities each offer a different focus.

Church history at Saint Nicolas

At the Catholic parish church of Saint Nicolas, you can distinguish several features from different periods and architectural styles. The lower section of the bell tower dates from the Middle Ages; the main façade has a Neo-Romanesque portal from 1873. Inside, the pulpit and side altars are part of the Baroque furnishings. The dates and style labels refer to different parts of the building: the lower section of the tower, the portal and the interior furnishings. The church thus offers a tangible insight into architectural history without attributing a single period to the building as a whole.

Chapels and pilgrimage traditions

The Maria Altbronn Chapel links sacred history with the history of the vanished village of Altbronn. It was made a Marian pilgrimage site in 1397 and, alongside a farm, is the only surviving building from the former village. The 14-kilometre circular route “The Chapels between Vineyards and Canal” leads to the Maria Altbronn Chapel. This connects the chapel theme with a named circular route; the stated distance is the length of the route.

At the Notre-Dame d’Altbronn pilgrimage site, festivals are regularly held in honour of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint Anne and Saint Wendelin. If you’re planning to attend a particular festival, check its date for the relevant year in advance. The Chapelle Saint-Michel in Rimlen also has a distinct historical context: in the mid-18th century, it was the only surviving building from the former village. Every year in late September, an open-air Mass is held there in honour of Saint Michael. Check the current date of the Mass before your trip.

Exploring the Bruche Canal

Along the Bruche Canal in Ergersheim, the banks offer walkers and cyclists a landscape of calm waters and towpaths lined with lock keepers’ cottages. The Bruche Canal cycle route passes through Ergersheim along the former towpath towards Strasbourg. The towpaths showcase the waterside landscape, while the cycle route adds a clearly named route with a specific direction.

Alsatian wines and cellar visits

Wine enthusiasts can choose from several tasting formats in Ergersheim. The Jean-Claude Koestel winery offers cellar tours and tastings of Alsatian wines, including Riesling and Gewurtzraminer Kefferberg. Domaine Brand & Fils combines a tasting of four wines with a cellar tour. The stated difference is the scope of each tasting: Jean-Claude Koestel names two wines, while Domaine Brand & Fils lists a tasting of four wines. Check the booking conditions for each offer in advance.

Horse riding for children and adults

The Poney Club de la Bleiche offers riding lessons and introductory rides for children aged four and over, as well as adults. If horse riding is one of your travel interests, you can include this activity in your plans. Check availability and booking conditions in advance.

Discover more destinations: Olwisheim, Hengwiller, Stundwiller, Merkwiller-Pechelbronn, Souffelweyersheim, Schillersdorf, Mittelhausen, Langensoultzbach.

For the regional travel overview: Bas-Rhin.