Lac de Gérardmer is the largest natural lake in the Vosges massif. At Lac de Gérardmer, visitors can enjoy paddleboarding, sailing, pedal boating, wakeboarding, boat trips and supervised swimming in summer.
For their stay in Gérardmer, travellers may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature and Trails
The Observatoire de Mérelle offers 360-degree panoramic views.
The Balade de l'Observatoire et de la cascade de Mérelle is a 5.4 km circular trail with 240 m of elevation gain.
The voie douce et piétonne du Cerceneux Marion is an 8 km out-and-back route with 67 m of ascent.
For the Balade du Tour du lac de Gérardmer, free parking is available in the town centre or near the lake; the boat landing stage is approximately 300 m away.
Bureau Montagne Gérardmer offers themed hikes as well as wildlife observation hikes.
Water and Activities
The Union Nautique at Quai de Waremme offers three supervised swimming areas on the shore of Lac de Gérardmer.
Culture and History
The Église Saint-Barthélemy was destroyed by the effects of war on 20 June 1940. Reconstruction began in 1952; the present-day church was consecrated on 10 October 1954.
The Église Saint-Barthélemy houses a choir organ built and installed in 1954 by Maison Roethinger de Strasbourg, as well as a grand organ installed in 1959 by the same organ builder.
Several concerts take place in the Église Saint-Barthélemy every summer.
The Fête des Jonquilles was established in 1935 on the initiative of Gérardmer's motorcycle club. The first official Fête des Jonquilles took place on 22 April 1935.
Food and Drink
Guided tours of Brasserie La Bonlohi will be offered in Gérardmer on 20, 21, 22 and 27 August 2026.
Following the guided tour of Brasserie La Bonlohi, visitors can enjoy a tasting; the brewery's beers can also be enjoyed on the terrace.
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