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Ammerschwihr, Historic commune in Haut-Rhin department, France.

Description

Ammerschwihr sits at 425 meters elevation in northeastern France's Haut-Rhin department, featuring medieval fortifications and surrounded by renowned vineyards along the Alsace Wine Route.

History

The commune traces its origins to medieval times as a fortified settlement, with the preserved Obertor gate serving as testament to its defensive architecture from centuries past.

Culture

Local wine festivals celebrate the commune's viticultural heritage, showcasing traditional Alsatian architecture with half-timbered houses and maintaining centuries-old winemaking traditions through family-owned vineyards.

Practical

Visitors can access the commune via regional roads from Colmar, explore local wineries offering tastings, and find accommodations while using it as a base for touring the Alsace region.

Did you know?

The Kaefferkopf vineyard within the commune holds Alsace Grand Cru classification status, representing one of the most prestigious wine-growing areas in the entire Alsace region.

Elevation above the sea
425 m
Shares border with
Ingersheim, Katzenthal, Niedermorschwihr, Turckheim, Labaroche, Colmar, Kaysersberg Vignoble
Address
Ammerschwihr, France
Phone
GPS coordinates
48.12556,7.28194
Latest update
August 2, 2025 16:04

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