Battenheim: Culture, Art and Routes

If you are planning a stay in Battenheim, you can tailor it to different interests: the history of the Church of Saint-Imier, historic architecture, exercise on two routes of different lengths, or art and the local food scene. The various places and activities offer distinct points of interest.

Culture and history

A three-storey tower with a gabled roof in Battenheim was built between 1503 and 1508. A gabled roof has two sloping roof surfaces that meet at the ridge; the term describes the shape of the roof, while the three storeys describe the tower’s structure. For travellers interested in architectural history, the combination of a clear form and a precisely dated construction provides a specific historical reference point.

The Church of Saint-Imier in Battenheim has its own history of furnishings. Its organ dates from 1720. In 1766, the parish acquired the instrument from the Protestant Church of Saint-Étienne in Mulhouse; it was restored in 1975 and 1989. The dates of construction and acquisition mark different stages: the organ came into the parish’s possession 46 years after it was made. The church’s two side altars and retables were commissioned in 1771 and installed in 1772. A retable is the structure behind or attached to an altar. These dates therefore show different stages—from the organ’s creation to the later installation of the altars.

Walking and cycling routes

The Circuit du Quatelbach between Baldersheim and Battenheim is 5 km long. The route presents no particular difficulties and partly follows a cycle path. It can be completed in full on a VTC, a bicycle suitable for riding on varied terrain. The Marche de la Sorcière is a 10 km walk through fields and woodland around Battenheim. For planning purposes, the two routes differ in both length and type of activity: a 5 km route between two places versus a longer walk on foot through fields and woodland.

Art and local food scene

Batt’art 2026 was the thirteenth edition of the art event in Battenheim. Around twenty local, regional and international artists exhibited paintings, sculptures, photographs and other original works. The mix of painting, sculpture and photography offers art lovers several ways to engage with the exhibition. This information relates to the 2026 edition. If you are planning a trip around a later edition, check the event dates in advance; the exhibits may change in future editions.

A food shop in Battenheim offers fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, as well as a traditional butcher’s and charcuterie counter. The product selection may change; if you are shopping for a particular product, it is advisable to make a quick enquiry. A local food business has a production workshop, a retail outlet and a tea room. Business arrangements may also change. If you plan to visit the tea room, check the current options in advance.

Discover more destinations: Habsheim, Village-Neuf, Gundolsheim, Katzenthal, Sigolsheim, Wildenstein, Kientzheim, Geishouse.

For the broader travel guide: Haut-Rhin.