Galfingue: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The present-day parish church of Saint Gangolph in Galfingue was built in 1783 and restored in 1868 based on a design by Schacre. The Church of Saint Gangolph was first mentioned in 1260, destroyed by the English in 1376, and rebuilt in 1469.

The ensemble of the Church of Saint Gangolph in Galfingue includes a monumental Calvary. The altarpiece extension is made of carved, painted and gilded wood as well as stucco. It depicts two flying angels opening a rich curtain and revealing the glorification of Saint Gangolph; beside them stand statues of Saint Agatha and Saint Augustine. The main altar ensemble comprises an altarpiece and two statues forming the ensemble entitled “Glorification of Saint Gangolph.”

Those considering Galfingue as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture

The Domaine de Maurice in Galfingue conveys an impression of Alsace in times gone by through a family collection passed down from generation to generation. Maurice is a meticulous collector, passionate about marquetry, and brings a world that has now disappeared back to life. The Domaine de Maurice in Galfingue, at 3 rue d’Illfurth, can be visited as part of a guided tour.

Events

The Galfingue Christmas market was held for at least the second time; it featured decorated chalets, seasonal delicacies and Christmas carols.

Nature

The circular hiking route “L'Étang du Riedweiher par Galfingue” begins behind the salle polyvalente in Galfingue at 24 Rue du 25 Novembre 1944. There is a car park there, and the route returns to its starting point.

The “L'Étang du Riedweiher par Galfingue” route is an easy, 9.16-kilometre circular hike with an average duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes. It includes a discovery trail where numerous trees can be observed.

To the higher-level travel overview: Haut-Rhin.

More travel destinations

More places in the same destination:

Rixheim, Münster, Osenbach, Winkel, Andolsheim, Wihr-Au-Val, Fessenheim, Zellenberg.