Altkirch, Medieval fortified town in Haut-Rhin, France
The town of Altkirch stands at 328 meters elevation and encompasses 19.54 square kilometers of territory in northeastern France's Alsace region.
During the 1370s, Altkirch residents successfully repelled an attack by Gugler mercenaries, demonstrating the effectiveness of the town's defensive fortifications.
The name Altkirch derives from Germanic languages and means 'old church', reflecting the deep religious heritage of this Sundgau region capital.
The Thursday market in Altkirch provides residents and visitors access to local products while the town population triples during workdays due to commuters.
The town received the Croix de Guerre medal for its resistance during World War I, marking its strategic importance in French military history.
Location: arrondissement of Altkirch
Elevation above the sea: 328 m
Shares border with: Aspach, Carspach, Hirtzbach, Hirsingue, Wittersdorf, Walheim
Address: 68130 Altkirch, France 68130 Altkirch
Phone: +33389400004
Email: accueil@altkirch-alsace.fr
Website: http://mairie-altkirch.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.62306,7.23944
Latest update: June 25, 2025 09:59
Château de Reinach
3 km
Synagogue of Altkirch
300 m
Église Saint-Morand d'Altkirch
1 km
Musée sundgauvien
164 m
Fontaine de la Vierge
172 m
Maison au 9 rue Hommaire-de-Hell à Altkirch
186 m
Hôtel de ville d'Altkirch
144 m
Parc de Reinach
3.1 km
Moulin Bas
2.9 km
Porte de ville
223 m
Maison au 16, rue Traversière à Altkirch
117 m
Maison au 5, rue de la Cure à Altkirch
191 m
Maison au 6, rue de la Vieille-Porte à Altkirch
276 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption d'Altkirch
180 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
4.3 km
Saints Peter and Paul Church
2.6 km
Église Saint-Georges de Carspach
2.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Aspach
1.9 km
Église Saint-Maurice
2.9 km
Chapelle de la Litten d'Aspach
1.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Walheim
2.9 km
Église Sainte-Odile d'Emlingen
3.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Léger de Hirtzbach
3.7 km
Chapelle du Repos-de-Saint-Morand d'Altkirch
1.6 km
Temple réformé d'Altkirch
399 m
Ancienne maison du Bailli
161 m
Chapelle Sainte-Afre
3.6 km
Chapelle de la Vierge-Marie-des-Douleurs et de Sainte-Catherine de Hirsingue
4.2 kmReviews
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