Visit of Bergheim, village of the Alsace Wine Route
Bergheim is a charming village located on the Alsace Wine Route, not far from Colmar. Though less well-known than other villages like Kaysersberg or Riquewihr, Bergheim is no less worth a visit... Personally, I absolutely fell in love with it! In fact, it was just voted the French People’s Favorite Village in 2022... However, the peace and quiet we experienced during our visit might change in the coming months ;)
Origin of Bergheim
We don’t know the exact origin of Bergheim, but we have the proof of the Roman presence because of the discovery of two mosaics dating from this period: one is preserved in the Unterlinden museum in Colmar and the other in the old synagogue of Bergheim.
To see in Bergheim
Even if Bergheim is not exclusively pedestrian, I advise you to leave your car on one of the parking lots located at the entrance of the city and to walk through its streets, it is much more pleasant!
In Bergheim, visitors can admire numerous medieval ruins, such as its beautiful ramparts featuring nine towers (along which you can stroll on the Promenade des remparts), as well as the parish church, the former synagogue, and the Porte Haute, the town’s majestic 14th-century gateway.
One can stroll in Bergheim along its beautiful streets, admiring the beautiful half-timbered houses (the oldest dating from the 15th century), the old wash house along the Grand Rue, the superb market place always incredibly flowered and its Town Hall dating from the 18th century or the incredible lime tree, planted in the year 1300!
Don’t forget to visit the Maison des Sorcières, a museum that traces the history of the 17th-century witch hunts and the trials that took place in Bergheim from 1582 to 1683, but also to stop by one of Bergheim’s wineries to taste some Alsatian wine: we’re on the Wine Route, after all!
I liked
- Walking around in this postcard setting
- Few tourists, we feel privileged!
I liked less
- Nothing!
My good addresses in Bergheim
- For a traditional restaurant: Wistub du Sommelier
- For a restaurant serving market-fresh cuisine: La Bacchante
- For a wine tasting: Domaine Sylvie Spielmann or Domaine Marcel Deiss (both organic)
My photos of Bergheim
Practical information
Access
En voiture
Bergheim se trouve à:- 17 km de Colmar (environ 25 minutes)
- 62 km de Strasbourg (environ 45 minutes)
- 64 km de Mulhouse (environ 50 minutes)