Krautergersheim lies on the banks of the Ehn. Cabbage cultivation, a long-standing festival and two treasure hunts with different themes give a stay some clear points of focus; archaeological traces and the former parish church of Saint-Epvre add to the character of the village. For your planning, it helps to decide whether you are aiming for a particular festival date, choosing an activity for children or taking bus connections into account.
Cabbage and the Fête de la Choucroute
Around 150 hectares of land are devoted to cabbage cultivation in the municipality and nearby area, farmed by six growers and two processing producers. These figures may change; cabbage cultivation is a local feature that is also reflected in the festival theme. The Fête de la Choucroute has been held in Krautergersheim since 1974.
Depending on the festival date, the programme may include a market with local craftspeople, craft exhibitions, cabbage-cutting demonstrations, music, and tastings of choucroute garnie or pâté en croûte. The festival also features a colourful, musical parade with a cabbage theme and folk performances. Individual participants and schedules may vary; the specific programme depends on the festival date. So, before your trip, check the festival dates and what is on offer for the date you have in mind.
Treasure hunts with different themes
The autumn treasure hunt for little ones is intended for children aged five and over, accompanied by an adult. As they search for scattered cabbages, they explore Krautergersheim. Its seasonal timing, minimum age and adult-supervision requirement go together and should be taken into account when choosing an activity.
The family-friendly Randoland treasure hunt is aimed at a different age group: children aged four to twelve, and takes them through the streets and paths of Krautergersheim. It starts at the village church and lasts two hours. This makes it possible to distinguish between the two activities using specific criteria: one is explicitly an autumn activity for children aged five and over accompanied by an adult, while the other has a stated duration and an age range of four to twelve. The availability of the Randoland booklet and organisational details may change; check both before making your plans.
Archaeological traces and Saint-Epvre
Settlement traces from the Hallstatt period, Roman remains and Merovingian graves bear witness to Krautergersheim’s early settlement. The finds point to several historical periods, not just one chapter of the village’s history. Only the ground floor of the choir tower of the former parish church of Saint-Epvre remains; it serves as a burial chapel for the Turckheim family. This surviving part of the building and its current use offer a different historical reference point from the archaeological evidence of early settlement.
Include the bus connection in your travel plans
Route 257 of the Réseau 67 serves Krautergersheim and connects the village with Strasbourg, Obernai and Champs du Feu. If you plan to use this connection for your trip, check the current timetable before travelling: routes and departure times may change. This will help you decide whether the service suits your planned journeys without assuming a particular travel time.
Discover more destinations: Pfaffenhoffen, Vendenheim, Eichhoffen, Uhlwiller, Bischheim, Mothern, Ingwiller, Gundershoffen
For the broader travel overview: Bas-Rhin.
