Hunawihr, Medieval village in Haut-Rhin, France
The fortified church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur stands at the center of Hunawihr, surrounded by slopes covered with Alsatian grape varieties.
The defensive walls and watchtowers of Hunawihr, constructed during the 14th century, protected inhabitants from invasions throughout the Middle Ages.
Local wine producers maintain traditional viticulture methods, cultivating grapes on the steep hillsides using techniques passed down through generations.
The village administration office opens twice weekly, on Mondays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM and Fridays from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
White storks nest on the church tower from spring to autumn, participating in a regional conservation program established in 1976.
Location: canton of Ribeauvillé
Location: arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Elevation above the sea: 373 m
Shares border with: Zellenberg, Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr
Address: 68150 Hunawihr, France
Phone: +33389736042
Email: mairiehunawihr@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://hunawihr.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.18028,7.31139
Latest update: June 11, 2025 10:51
The Alsace Wine Route connects dozens of villages that have preserved their medieval structures. Half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries line cobblestone streets, while town walls and watchtowers testify to the region's strategic importance. Many villages feature Romanesque churches with sculptural decoration and historic town halls. Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, and Eguisheim display typical examples of this architecture. Painted wooden beams on houses, old market squares, and vineyards on surrounding slopes characterize these settlements. Castle ruins such as Haut-Koenigsbourg occupy hilltops overlooking the Rhine plain. The region also maintains religious buildings like Murbach Abbey or the church of Thann with its Gothic portal. Local museums present medieval manuscripts and liturgical objects. This cultural landscape combines winemaking tradition with architectural heritage spanning several centuries.
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Église mixte Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Hunawihr
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Orgue de tribune de l'église mixte Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Hunawihr
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