Landscape
Weiterswiller is located in the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. To the west, the village is bordered by forest and dominated by the Pfannenfelsen rock. The Hohweinberg, Brudersberg, Spitzberg and Drittelsberg are also located nearby; all four are mountains.
Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Weiterswiller is specifically seeking accommodation in this village.
Culture and History
The Protestant church in Weiterswiller was built between 1338 and 1346 and is dedicated to Saint Michael. It contains numerous 15th-century frescoes depicting the history of the Old Testament. The Protestant church in Weiterswiller, including its wall paintings, was placed under heritage protection as a historic monument by decree dated 26 September 1921.
The synagogue in Weiterswiller was inaugurated on 7 October 1868. The building was acquired and restored by the municipality in 2005 to serve as a cultural venue for exhibitions, concerts and a Christmas market.
Special Places
The Buddhist Zen monastery Ryumon Ji is open to people who wish to take part in a Buddhist retreat and learn about Zen meditation. The monastery includes a vegetable garden, a herb garden with medicinal plants and a rock garden with numerous sculptures.
Château de Lützelstein, a castle, is located near Weiterswiller. Herrenstein is a ruin in the vicinity of Weiterswiller. The Musée Lalique, a museum, and Château des Rohan, a palace, are also located nearby.
Activities
Open Ranch offers horseback rides and trail rides. At Open Ranch, the route and duration of the rides are adapted to the riders’ level, from beginners to experienced riders.
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