Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne: Churches, History and Nature

Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne offers points of interest for culture and nature enthusiasts: religious buildings and Jewish heritage are complemented by a nature trail and protected areas. If you are looking for a hotel in Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne, you can first consider whether architectural history, places of remembrance or nature will shape your stay.

Churches and Architectural History

The Abbey Church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul combines Romanesque and transitional Romanesque forms with Gothic and Baroque styles; its construction phases span the 9th to the 19th centuries. Its furnishings also include items from several centuries. These include a 12th-century baptismal font, an 18th-century reliquary tomb of Saint Adalbert, the Holy Sepulchre of 1478 and four polychrome wooden statues from the 15th century.

Another distinctive feature of the abbey church is the tapestries of Saint Adalbert. They were made at the beginning of the 15th century. The four tapestries are 20 metres long in total and depict 165 figures. Their dating, overall size and depicted figures offer several specific aspects to look out for if you are interested in religious art.

The Church of Saint-Adelphe adds to the picture of religious architecture: the Late Romanesque building was constructed mainly at the beginning of the 13th century to house the relics of Saint Adalbert and also serve as a parish and pilgrimage church. In 2026, the church is open daily from 1 April to 31 December. In summer, opening hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; in winter, until 5 p.m. Check the times again before your trip.

Jewish Heritage

The former Jewish cemetery of Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne is considered the oldest Jewish cemetery in Alsace. Hebrew inscriptions on the stones of the perimeter wall date from 1260 to 1550. Since 10 February 1999, the site has been listed as a Monument historique. The inscriptions’ long time span and the clearly dated heritage designation thus provide two distinct historical points of reference.

The former synagogue is a stop on the audio walking tour of Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne. The tour also explores the once widespread rural Jewish communities of Alsace. The history covered there therefore goes beyond the individual building and offers a perspective on Jewish life in rural Alsace.

Nature Trail and Protected Areas

The Loosthal nature trail runs between La Petite-Pierre and Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne in the “Vosges du Nord” Natura 2000 area and passes through rare, protected natural environments. It is four kilometres long and has 26 themed stops on the area’s ecological features. The trail is four kilometres long; its 26 themed stops focus on the area’s ecological features.

At Galgenberg, the orchard is part of Neuwiller-Lès-Saverne’s nature conservation project. It is open to the public, including for educational activities and nature observation; the orchard is home to three species of wild orchids. The Rehgarten reed bed is also part of the nature conservation project and is open to the public. Visits may need to be arranged in advance. If you want to distinguish between the two natural areas: Galgenberg is known for its orchard and orchids, while Rehgarten is known for its reed bed.

Discover more destinations: Barr, Odratzheim, Duntzenheim, Ranrupt, Artolsheim, Weiterswiller, Mommenheim, Salenthal.

For the regional travel overview: Bas-Rhin.