Schweighouse-Sur-Moder combines local history, the Moder River and paths through pine and deciduous forests. When planning your stay, it is worth considering the different highlights: the Circuit Historique in the town, other trails in the surrounding area, and cultural events. Practical information about the railway station and event venue can help you organise your visit.
Local history with two points of reference
The Circuit Historique de Schweighouse/Moder is a visitor trail through the town’s monuments and history; it starts at La Villa. One historical reference point is 1899: during the demolition of the old church, Roman graves were found in its walls. The parish of Schweighouse has existed since the end of the 10th century. This places the parish’s long history and the discovery of 1899 side by side as distinct points of reference in time. If local history is your main interest, the trail offers a thematic introduction; the historical dates provide further context.
The Moder and trails with different characteristics
The Moder flows through Schweighouse-Sur-Moder and is the town’s most important waterway. It is also a direct tributary of the Rhine.
The permanent circular trail starts in Schweighouse-Sur-Moder and passes through the pine forests in the southwest of the Forêt d'Exception® de Haguenau. Along the way, it crosses the rivers Zinsel du Nord and Moder repeatedly. Check local conditions before your visit.
Near Schweighouse-Sur-Moder, La balade du Sandhaas runs between Haguenau and Schweighouse-Sur-Moder through the town, fields and forest. The landscapes along this route include a pine forest on sand dunes and a deciduous forest.
The routes differ both in their points of departure and in the landscape features described: the permanent circular trail starts in the town and passes through pine forest with repeated river crossings; Sandhaas runs through the surrounding area between the two towns, passing through the town, fields and different types of forest.
Cultural programme and visit planning
La K'Artonnerie offers family events such as concerts and theatre performances. The performances take place at the Centre Culturel et Sportif Robert Kaeufling in Schweighouse-Sur-Moder. As the programme changes with the season, check the dates and venue for each individual event.
La K'Artonnerie’s event venue has parking next to the Centre Culturel et Sportif Robert Kaeufling, step-free access and adapted toilet facilities for wheelchair users. If these provisions are important for your visit, confirm the specific arrangements when booking.
Getting here and choosing accommodation
Schweighouse-Sur-Moder railway station is connected to the Fluo regional bus network and the Ritmo urban bus network. The station has covered bicycle shelters and free car parking. Before travelling, check network information as well as details about parking and bicycle shelters.
When choosing a hotel, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your stay—local history, an event or one of the forest routes—and then compare the location of a particular accommodation option with your travel arrangements and daily itinerary. This way, you can tailor your search to the activities that matter most to you.
Discover more destinations: Obernai, Lalaye, Griesheim-Près-Molsheim, Niedersteinbach, Bust, Neugartheim-Ittlenheim, Reinhardsmunster, La Wantzenau
See the broader travel guide: Bas-Rhin.
