The present-day Eglise paroissiale Saint-Martin in Wihr-au-Val is a neo-Gothic church. Its foundation stone was laid on 11 July 1869, and construction was completed in 1873.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Wihr-au-Val plans their trip around this destination.
Culture
The Chapelle-ossuaire Saint-Michel dates from the late 15th or early 16th century and has been listed as a historic monument since 9 July 1986. The present-day Chapelle de la Sainte-Croix was rebuilt in 1806 and is located on the Sonnenberg in Wihr-au-Val. The Ancienne porte de Ville is also listed as a historic monument. The Fontaine (D) was built in 1774.
Wine and regional specialities
Wihr-au-Val is the only wine-growing village in the canton of Munster. Its vineyards are part of the municipal appellation “Val saint Grégoire”; the varieties grown are Riesling, Pinot, Sylvaner, Muscat and Gewurztraminer.
Domaine Schoenheitz in Wihr-au-Val offers individual cellar tours all year round by prior appointment. For groups, the offer comprises four reception packages for 8 to 40 people, including cellar tours, guided tastings and vineyard tours, as well as Kougelhopf and Munster fermier au lait cru. There is also a guided wine education trail through the vineyards and wine tastings accompanied by specially selected dishes.
Discoveries
An accompanying booklet for the “Balade insolite à Wihr-au-Val” is available at Camping La Route Verte and at the Munster Valley Tourist Office. The “Balade insolite à Wihr-au-Val” offers a fun way to discover or rediscover Wihr-au-Val.
Landscape
Wihr-au-Val encompasses 730 hectares of predominantly communal forest.
