Kertzfeld in the Grand Ried

Kertzfeld lies in the Grand Ried, in the center of the Bas-Rhin department. To the west, it borders the Bruch de l’Andlau, with its meadows, groves, and woodland. Archaeological traces from several periods, surviving Merovingian sarcophagi, and a former pilgrimage chapel connect the village’s landscape with its history. In Kertzfeld, therefore, the landscape meets a range of historical points of interest.

Landscape in the Grand Ried

The municipality covers 943 hectares, about one third of which is forested. These figures describe different scales: the Bruch refers to a specific landscape west of the municipality, while the forest share applies to the municipality as a whole. The Grand Ried places Kertzfeld in its regional context, while the Bruch de l’Andlau pinpoints the landscape along its western edge. This helps you distinguish between the regional setting and the specific landscape on site. The figure in hectares describes the entire municipality, not just the Bruch.

Archaeological traces and local history

Kertzfeld’s history can be traced across several periods. In 1860, remains from the Bronze Age, as well as from the Gallo-Roman and Merovingian periods, were discovered here. The year refers to when the remains were discovered; the periods listed place them in their historical context. Two Merovingian sarcophagi have survived: one is embedded in the base of the church tower, and the other is beside the church. Finds from different periods thus stand alongside two tombs from the Merovingian period. The former Chapelle Saint-Wendelin stood at a place known as “Die Binn,” near the village of Kertzfeld and not far from the road to Westhouse. It no longer survives. For several centuries, it was one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in central Alsace. The chapel is therefore part of the village’s former history and pilgrimage tradition, while the sarcophagi have survived.

Places in the village

Kertzfeld’s playground is located on Rue de l’Église, behind the town hall. It is open all day every day from January 1 through December 31, 2026. If you are traveling after that period, please check the opening hours then in effect. The village library is located in the former rectory. The building connects its former use as a rectory with its current use as a library. Together, the playground and library show different sides of the village: a specific place to play and a local facility housed in a former rectory.

Travel to Strasbourg by train

Strasbourg is less than 20 minutes away from Kertzfeld by train. Check the current timetable before you travel. This makes a practical difference when choosing where to stay: the landscape and local history relate to Kertzfeld itself, while the train journey connects it with Strasbourg. If you would like to combine both destinations, the stated travel time can serve as a starting point for planning; check the departure and connection for your travel date in the timetable. This can help you decide whether to focus your stay on local attractions or include Strasbourg in your trip as well.

Discover more destinations: Belmont, Sand, Plobsheim, Kurtzenhouse, Ergersheim, Matzenheim, Witternheim, Blaesheim

For the main travel overview: Bas-Rhin.