Vœgtlinshoffen: Wine Country, Cultural Heritage and a Puzzle Trail

Vœgtlinshoffen brings together wine country, cultural heritage and a playful way to explore the town. When planning your trip, you can focus on views and wine, historical details or an activity involving puzzles. Local offerings differ in theme and organisation, which is particularly useful to bear in mind when choosing between a wine bar, a pre-arranged tour and a family trail.

Wine Country and Wine Experiences

Vœgtlinshoffen is situated on a 340-metre-high promontory overlooking the Rhine Plain. Belvédère Cattin combines a wine bar with a terrace amid the Alsatian vineyards and sits more than 350 metres above the Alsatian Plain. If you plan to visit the Belvédère, check its opening arrangements in advance, as service information may change.

The 340-metre-high promontory is part of the town’s location; the figure of more than 350 metres refers to the Belvédère. Ginglinger-Fix offers vineyard tours for groups by prior appointment. If you are choosing between the Belvédère and a tour, you have different formats to consider: a wine bar and terrace on the one hand, and a pre-arranged group activity on the other.

History and Cultural Heritage

Archaeological traces dating from the Palaeolithic were discovered in Vœgtlinshoffen in 1887 during sandstone quarrying. The two dates refer to different things: 1887 is when the discovery was made, while the Palaeolithic is the period to which the traces date. Sandstone quarrying is the specific context in which they were found.

Saint Nicholas Parish Church was completed in 1789. It contains Baroque furnishings that are listed as historic monuments. The high altar dates from the early 18th century, is in the Louis XVI style and is considered unique. The historic monument designation applies to the Baroque furnishings; the completion of the church and the altar’s date are separate historical reference points.

Another notable feature is the octagonal fountain dating from the 18th century. It is topped by the carved figure of Rabseppela, gazing at a bunch of grapes. The fountain’s shape, date and figure each provide a distinct point of reference.

The pink quartzite quarry is designated as a habitat zone and serves to protect nesting peregrine falcons. This adds a nature conservation aspect to the town’s history and architecture.

A Playful Trail

The Balade ludique de Voegtlinshoffen is a family-friendly trail for discovering the town and its cultural heritage. Questions, clues and puzzles give it a playful format, making exploring the town an activity distinct from simply looking at individual historical details.

There are three versions for children aged 4 to 12, as well as one for the whole family. This lets you choose an option suited to the age range and make-up of your travel group. A companion booklet is available from the tourist office or to download; check whether it is available for your dates before travelling.

When choosing between the offerings, the format is what matters most: the Belvédère offers a wine bar and terrace, the Ginglinger-Fix vineyard tour is a group activity that requires advance booking, and the Balade ludique offers puzzle versions tailored to different age groups. This helps you choose an activity to suit your interests and travel group.

Discover more destinations: Le Bonhomme, Soultzmatt, Rimbach-Près-Guebwiller, Heimsbrunn, Seppois-le-Bas, Wettolsheim, Sigolsheim, Vogelgrun.

For the regional travel overview: Haut-Rhin.