Visiting Ribeauvillé during the European Heritage Days

The European Heritage Days return on 20 and 21 September 2025. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Ribeauvillé during this weekend dedicated to discovering Alsatian heritage and to take part in the cultural activities offered.

Visit of Ribeauvillé’s Town Hall

The doors of Ribeauvillé’s Town Hall will be open for a self-guided visit. You will discover showcases highlighting the town’s historic companies (Beauville, Carola), the Municipal Council chamber, the Treasury room (with its collection of precious metal goblets, gifts from the Lords of Ribeaupierre), and the Mayor’s office.
For any questions, members of the Municipal Council and the Council of Elders will be available.

• Sunday 21/09 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit of the Butchers’ Tower

This emblematic monument of Ribeauvillé will exceptionally be open to the public. Dating back to the 13th century, the defensive tower features three bells, gargoyles, a clock, and even a prison. Climbing the spiral staircase to the top offers a superb view of the medieval town.

Important: registration is required on site during opening hours (no advance booking possible).

• Sunday 21/09 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tip: do not limit yourself to Ribeauvillé. Many Alsatian towns and villages offer remarkable visits during this weekend—for instance, the Dolder Museum or the Thieves’ Tower in Riquewihr, as well as numerous museums and official sites in Colmar.

Other activities during the Heritage Days

• Open doors at EVS Atelier-Museum of Graphic Arts and Techniques: discover the world of printing (Saturday 20/09 and Sunday 21/09 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – 15 rue de l’Abattoir).
• Second-hand book market: organized by Ribeauvillé’s Media Library (Sunday 21/09 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Media Library Courtyard).
• Exhibition “100 years of the Historical Research Circle and 1000 years of Ribeaupierre history” (13/09 to 28/09 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Sainte Catherine Chapel).

Discover Ribeauvillé and the Wine Route

Ribeauvillé is an exceptional medieval town with all the charm of Alsatian villages (half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, flowers, stork nests…). Its three impressive castles are accessible via a short hike from the town centre. It is an essential stop on the Wine Route.

Take advantage of your visit to stroll through the vineyards. The Alsatian vineyards offer magnificent landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints—perfect for photographs.

Nearby villages such as Bergheim, Riquewihr, and Hunawihr also deserve a visit.

To fully enjoy your stay in Alsace, consider booking a room in one of our establishments (Hôtel de la Tour in Ribeauvillé’s town centre or Hôtel Le Ménestrel near the vineyards).