Mittelwihr, Commune in the canton of Kaysersberg, France
Mittelwihr is a commune in the canton of Kaysersberg, within the arrondissement of Colmar-Ribeauvillé in northeastern France. The village sits among vineyards on gently rolling land, with old timber-framed houses and narrow lanes running around a small central area.
The earliest signs of human presence in Mittelwihr go back to Roman times, as shown by a Jupiter altar found in the area during excavations. Through the Middle Ages, the village passed between noble families and abbeys that owned vineyards and land here.
Mittelwihr sits along the Alsace Wine Route, and daily life in the village still revolves around the vines. Walking the streets, you can spot houses with flower boxes and grapevines climbing along the facades, giving the village its recognizable Alsatian character.
The village is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, as it is compact and the surrounding vineyards are accessible along flat paths. A visit works well in the warmer months, when the vines are in full growth and the countryside paths are at their best.
The name Mittelwihr likely means 'middle farm', suggesting the village once stood between other settlements or farmsteads. The village has also been twinned with Cancale, a coastal town in Brittany known for its oysters, linking two very different parts of France.
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