Habsheim stretches from the southern Hardt plain to the hills of the Bas-Sundgau. Its green surroundings invite you to enjoy walks outdoors, while churches, chapels and historic buildings reveal different layers of history. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on walks, local history or a combination of both.
Walking trails and getting there
The municipal walking guide features around twelve circular routes for exploring the hills of Habsheim on foot. The route list may change, so check the current guide if you have a particular route in mind. The landscape and architectural history offer different points of interest: the walk takes you out into the hills, while the historic sites provide insights into the village’s development.
Habsheim has a railway station on the Mulhouse–Basel line, making it possible to arrive by train. If you are planning to travel by rail, include it in your journey and check the timetable for your travel dates.
Churches and historic buildings
The origins of Saint-Martin Church date back to the Merovingian period. Its former Gothic building was largely demolished between 1787 and 1789 and rebuilt within two years. The church’s recorded origins therefore long predate its 18th-century construction phase.
The Gothic chapel of Notre-Dame des Champs also offers several historical points of interest. It preserves religious sculptures from the 14th to 17th centuries and is associated with a former Gallo-Roman place of worship. Alongside the artworks, this possible connection draws attention to an older layer of local history.
The restored and redesigned Rothüs preserves Renaissance windows and arcades. A Renaissance building and former town hall, its shell dates from the fourth quarter of the 16th century and bears the date 1578. At the Stockbrunna, the sandstone shaft is original; it bears the date 1565 and displays historic village coats of arms. Building elements from 1657, 1671 and 1867 are visible at the former house of the Prévôt. The fountain, house and former town hall thus offer different examples of the area’s architectural heritage.
The Circuit de l’Autour commemorates the Malgré-nous: people from Alsace and Moselle who were forcibly conscripted during the German annexation. This historical focus adds a remembrance of those affected to the story told by the buildings.
Festival and Centre nautique
The Foire Simon et Jude is a traditional festival in Habsheim. The program includes entertainment throughout the village and a cattle competition organized by the Chamber of Agriculture. More than 300 stalls offer regional produce, crafts and culinary discoveries. Dates, the program, and the number and participants of the stalls may vary. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the specific event dates.
The Centre nautique Ile Napoléon features a swimming pool, a leisure pool with massage jets, a current channel, a small teaching pool and a paddling pool with a cascade and play features. There is also an outdoor pool with air-bubble grids and a 59-metre outdoor slide. Opening periods and services may change, so check before visiting.
Plan your stay
When choosing accommodation in Habsheim, it helps to have a clear reason for your trip: would you like to combine walks in the hills with local history, plan your visit around a date for the Foire Simon et Jude, or include a trip to the Centre nautique? Choose your focus and check the relevant details for routes, the festival program or opening periods. This lets you plan your stay around the specific things the area has to offer, rather than trying to fit everything into the same day.
Discover more destinations: Pfaffenheim, Walbach, Rantzwiller, Kiffis, Ungersheim, Horbourg-Wihr, Beblenheim, Rimbach-Près-Guebwiller
For the broader travel guide: Haut-Rhin.
