Rorschwihr, Wine village in Ribeauvillé canton, France.
The commune of Rorschwihr extends across 2.47 square kilometers of rolling hills at an elevation of 233 meters in the Haut-Rhin department.
Rorschwihr's documented history began in the 13th century, when the village developed under the influence of the Counts of Wurttemberg and Habsburg families.
The local wineries maintain traditional Alsatian winemaking methods, producing wines that reflect centuries of expertise passed through generations of vintners.
The town hall, located at 1 place de l'Église, opens Monday mornings and Wednesday to Thursday afternoons, with additional appointments available upon request.
The village's soil composition and specific climate conditions create an environment that produces distinct wines from thirteen different grape varieties.
Location: canton of Ribeauvillé
Location: arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Elevation above the sea: 233 m
Shares border with: Bergheim, Saint-Hippolyte, Rodern
Address: 68590 Rorschwihr, France 68590 Rorschwihr
Phone: +33389736355
Email: commune.rorschwihr@gmail.com
GPS coordinates: 48.21722,7.36278
Latest update: June 11, 2025 10:56
The villages of Alsace feature typical medieval architecture with colorful half-timbered houses, ramparts, and castles on the surrounding hills. These wine-growing localities maintain their cobblestone streets, market squares, and Romanesque religious buildings. The historic centers include buildings from the Middle Ages such as watchtowers, town halls, and churches decorated with sculptures. The region also houses historical collections, notably medieval manuscripts.
Altenberg de Bergheim
960 m
Château de Reichenberg
1.9 km
Synagogue of Bergheim
1.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
1.4 km
Église Saint-Maurice d'Orschwiller
2.9 km
Saint-Hippolyte church
1.9 km
City walls and city gates of Bergheim
1.3 km
Hôtel de ville de Bergheim, Haut-Rhin
1.3 km
Fontaine de Bergheim
1.3 km
Maison au 8, place du Docteur-Pierre-Walter à Bergheim
1.3 km
Maison au 6, place du Docteur-Pierre-Walter à Bergheim
1.3 km
Musée de Bergheim
1.4 km
Fontaine de la Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
1.8 km
Cour des Dîmes
1.4 km
Maison au 31, rue des Vignerons à Bergheim
1.4 km
Ramparts of Saint-Hippolyte (Haut-Rhin)
1.8 km
Maison au 62, rue des Vignerons à Bergheim
1.4 km
Pulpit of Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Bergheim
1.4 km
Maison au 2, rue du Haut-Kœnigsbourg à Bergheim
1.3 km
Maison au 4, rue du Haut-Kœnigsbourg à Bergheim
1.3 km
Église Saint-Michel de Rorschwihr
23 m
Église Saint-Georges de Rodern
1.1 km
Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Maurice d'Orschwiller
2.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Maximin de Bergheim
2.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
1.8 km
Pipe organ in Saint-Hippolyte (Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France)
1.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Saint-Hippolyte
1.7 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Bergheim
1.3 kmReviews
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