European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Molsheim

Molsheim is a town in European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France, home to about 9,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 museums. The must-see places are Musée de la Chartreuse (1 km), Église Saint-Laurent (2 km) and Dompeter (3 km).

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Molsheim, Grand Est
Molsheim, European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Molsheim at a glance

Location
European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 9,953
Coordinates
48.5404° N, 7.4920° E
Places within 50 km
172 (172 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Molsheim

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Forts & heritage near Molsheim

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Molsheim. The closest is Château des Rohan (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Molsheim

92 churches within 100 km of Molsheim. The closest is Église Saint-Laurent (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Molsheim

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Molsheim. The closest is Mündel Turm (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mündel Turm · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mont Sainte-Odile · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~16 km · Must-see
  • La Bloss · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kochersberg · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rocher de Mutzig · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Grossmann · viewpoint · Moselle · ~25 km · Must-see

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Museums near Molsheim

23 museums within 100 km of Molsheim. The closest is Musée de la Chartreuse (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Molsheim

8 parks within 100 km of Molsheim. The closest is Parc Contades (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Parc Contades · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Didi'land · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~57 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Molsheim

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Molsheim. The closest is Jardin Botanique (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Molsheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Molsheim
  2. 2 km Église Saint-Laurent · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 3 km Château des Rohan · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  4. 6 km Chapelle Saint-Ulrich · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  5. 1 km Dompeter · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  6. 2 km Musée de la Chartreuse · museum, European Collectivity of Alsace
  7. 0 km Back to Molsheim

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From travellers near Molsheim

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How to reach Molsheim

    All places near Molsheim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Molsheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage64107Château des Rohan (4 km)
    Churches5792Église Saint-Laurent (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1630Mündel Turm (15 km)
    Museums1723Musée de la Chartreuse (1 km)
    Parks58Parc Contades (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Jardin Botanique (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mahdi Mosque (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Baggersee (24 km)
    Other attractions33Weißtannenturm (29 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (44 km)
    Caves11Grotte Saint-Vit (31 km)
    Waterfalls01All Saints' Waterfall (64 km)

    Molsheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Molsheim?

    Musée de la Chartreuse (museum, about 1 km), Église Saint-Laurent (church, about 2 km), Dompeter (church, about 3 km), Chapelle Saint-Ulrich (church, about 3 km), Château des Rohan (heritage site, about 4 km), Fort de Mutzig (fort, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Molsheim?

    172 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Molsheim?

    Château des Rohan, about 4 km by road; Fort de Mutzig (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Molsheim?

    Église Saint-Laurent, about 2 km by road; Dompeter (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Molsheim?

    Mündel Turm, about 15 km by road; Mont Sainte-Odile (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Molsheim?

    Start in Molsheim, visit Église Saint-Laurent, then Château des Rohan, then Chapelle Saint-Ulrich, then Dompeter, then Musée de la Chartreuse, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Molsheim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Molsheim

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Molsheim’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Molsheim on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.