WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town Center | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Town Center | Self | Free |
| 2 | War Memorial | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 3 | St. Pierre & Paul Church | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 4 | Tourist Train | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Tourist Train | Tour | Paid € |
| 5 | Food Market | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
1. Town Center
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Town Center
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Obernai is an emblematic town in Alsace, and its town center is cherished for its medieval charm, featuring narrow streets and squares lined with half-timbered houses in vibrant colors, reflecting a rich architectural heritage.
2. War Memorial
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Mémorial National des Incorporés de Force
Just north of the town center stands a large cross in tribute to the Alsatians who were forcibly conscripted into the German army during WWII.
Situated on elevated ground, the spot offers a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding countryside.
3. St. Pierre & Paul Church
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
The grand church of the town dates back to the 19th century and is in the Neo-Gothic style.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
4. Tourist Train
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Tourist Train
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Petit Train Touristique
The tourist train provides a different and relaxing way to visit through an audio-guided tour, allowing you to explore the town and the surrounding vineyards.
5. Food Market
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché d’Obernai
Marché Hebdomadaire
The main food market takes place on Thursday mornings at the Place de la Salle des Fêtes square.
