Kaysersberg Travel Guide

 hquittner Says:  The cemetery is next to the church and honors those killed in the World Wars. Here are tombs together of Christian, Moslem and Jewish faiths. In a gallery along one wall containing are fine pieces of sculpture in plaster over stone of the 16C: a crucifixion and two mourners... 

 hquittner Says:  The choir of the church is almost covered by the altar piece created by Hans Bongart of Colmar in 1518. At the center is a Crucifixion, just of Jesus, but on the sides are 14 bas-relief panels of the Passion; below on the predella are Jesus and the Apostles. Higher above the... 

 hquittner Says:  At the northwest end of town is a crenelated stone bridge of the 15 and 16C that crosses the river Weiss. There are loop hole defenses built into the bridge. On the bridge, at the center on the north side, is a small chapel. On the west bank is the large Hostellerie or... 

 hquittner Says:  In the open space is a fountain. Above the fountain is a statue of Emperor Constantin from the 16C. Not far from this square a is a low tower that was once part of the town fortifications. Just north of the church square is the old cemetery of the town and includes graves of... 

 hquittner Says:  The ChurcH of Sainte-Croix was started in 1230 and had embellishments including a giant altar piece in 1518. On the west facade is a tympanum with a Crowning of the Virgin. On each side of the event are on the left St. Michael and on the right St. Gabriel. In the lower left... 

 hquittner Says:  Near the center of town, not far from the Parish Church, stands a bust of Albert Schweitzer. A small museum is also close by, which is also where he was born. 

 annk Says:  This castle and fortress was built in 1226 during King Henri VII's reign to control entry into the town and valley below. The cylindrical tower is one of the best preserved in the Alsace Region.It's approximately a 10 minute hike to the top of the hill and castle. The... 

 Carino Says:  We didn't have time to go up to the castle. Here is a pic with the view from the town. 

 Carino Says:  Worldfamous doctor Albert Schweitzer was born January, 14th 1875 in this house. Nowadays you can find a musuem about the holder of Peace Nobel Prize 1981. Admission is € 2 (€ 1 for a group). 

 annk Says:  You will be rewarded with lovely views of the town and surrounding area. Vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. 

 annk Says:  The parish church built between the 12th C and 15th C is best known for its wood triptych altarpiece. It was created by an artist from Colmar, Jean Bongartz in 1518. The center panel depicts the crucifixtion and is surrounded by carved panels illustrating the stations of the... 

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 annk Says:  Half-timbered building are typical of the Alsace Region. The filling between timbers in the older homes was called cob, a mixture of clay, straw and animal fur. 

 annk Says:  There are lots of little shops and restuarants catering to tourists but it still doesn't distract from the beauty and charm of this village. 

 annk Says:  Alsatian wines/grapes are predominantly white and include Sylvaner, Muscat, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir.