The Catholic parish church of Saint Nicolas in Ergersheim combines several periods: the lower part of its bell tower dates from the Middle Ages, while the main façade has a Neo-Romanesque portal dating from 1873. Inside, there is Baroque furnishings, including the pulpit and the side altars.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ergersheim can focus their accommodation search on this town.
Culture and Traditions
The Maria Altbronn Chapel is, apart from a farm, the only surviving building of the former village of Altbronn. In 1397, it was elevated to a Marian pilgrimage site. 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.
In the mid-18th century, the Chapelle Saint-Michel in Rimlen was the only surviving building of the former village. Every year at the end of September, an open-air mass is celebrated there in honour of Saint Michael.
Landscape and Trails
The banks of the Canal de la Bruche in Ergersheim offer walkers and cyclists a landscape with calm waters. The towpath keepers’ cottages line the paths along the banks. The Véloroute du Canal de la Bruche also passes through Ergersheim along the former towpath towards Strasbourg.
The 14-kilometre circular route “Les chapelles entre vignoble et canal” leads to the Maria Altbronn Chapel in Ergersheim.
Regional Specialities
The Jean-Claude Koestel winery in Ergersheim offers cellar tours and tastings of Alsatian wines, including Riesling and Gewurtzraminer Kefferberg. At Domaine Brand & Fils, the offer includes a tasting of four wines combined with a cellar tour.
Activities
The Poney Club de la Bleiche in Ergersheim offers riding lessons for children aged four and over and adults, as well as introductory rides to the equestrian sport.
