Reichshoffen, a diverse city ...
Reichshoffen is a charming town in northern Lower Rhine, 180 meters. The town is located 50 km northwest of Strasbourg, halfway between Bitche and Haguenau.
On September 28, 1972, merged with Reichshoffen Nehwiller becoming common associate. This small rural village of 403 inhabitants is located 5 km northeast of Reichshoffen. It covers an area of 273 ha at an altitude of 289 m, which earned him the highest village in the district of Haguenau.
Since August 5, 1961, Reichshoffen is paired with the German city of Kandel (Pfalz).
To preserve a past ...
Reichshoffen retains many vestiges of its rich historical past three historic buildings (the church of St. Michel, the castle De Dietrich, the Altkirch), and industrial history museum (Museum of Iron), two watchtowers, the " Battle of Reichshoffen "...
Its industrial development ...
Cradle of the company De Dietrich, Reichshoffen experienced in the 18th century a rapid industrial growth that leaves its mark even today by the presence of large companies.
Its natural ...
Forests, rivers, lake, orchards, meadows, hills of the Northern Vosges is the environment of the city, which city is the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord.
Industrial History and the Museum: Museum History and Industrial - Iron Museum - opened in 1993. It tells the story of Reichshoffen through the ages, from prehistory to modern times characterized by industrial development of the city. Open from May 1 to October 31, daily (except Tuesdays) from 14 to 18. Location: 9 rue Jeanne d'Arc. Tel. : +33 3 88 80 34 49.
The church of Saint-Michel: The imposing tower of 72 meters above the old town is the Church of St. Michael the second highest church in Alsace after the Strasbourg Cathedral.
The water: The lake is located 2 km north of the city, at a place called Wohlfahrtshoffen, towards Jaegerthal. It is crossed by the river Schwarzbach (ranked first category fish) which belongs to the watershed of the Moder. This site has become a place to stroll, rest, silence, contact with nature, with a walking tour around the lake, rest areas and picnic, and plot alternate routes drowned in the green .
The outdoor swimming pool: Open in July and August from 9:30 to 19:30.
Different sports are offered to Reichshoffen: Athletics, badminton, basketball, bike, motorcycle club, hip hop, zumba, ballet, contemporary dance, football, gymnastics, judo, tennis.
In the field of nature: fishing, tree, hiking trips and discoveries by the club of the Northern Vosges, poultry, dog training by the company's dog defense.
For music lovers, discover the Youth Choir, St. Cecilia choir, the music school of the canton of Niederdronn-les-Bains, music city, the association melody in chorus.
Other associations are present at Reichshoffen such as the paint shop, the Carnival of the Northern Vosges, Reichshoffen Animation, the Garden of Porcelain, Historical Society, Theatre of Alsace-Reichshoffen Nehwiller (RNA).
Reichshoffen has a cultural relay: The Castine. This is a theater which hosts dance, theater, music, singing, one man show, shows ... It is also a cinema that offers 1 or 2 movies a week.
