Sélestat is an ideal place to discover Alsace
Sélestat is a treasure to be discovered. This town on a human scale offers a moment of peace and quiet and a timeless stroll to anyone who surrenders to its atypical streets and remarkable natural landscapes.
Take a journey through the centuries, from the Middle Ages to the present day, and let yourself be surprised by this charming Alsatian town.
Proximity and central location
Various points of interest are within easy reach of Sélestat, such as the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, visible from the town and only 12km away as the crow flies.
Sélestat is also a central point between several major Alsatian and border towns. Halfway between Obernai and Colmar, it is also close to Saint-Dié des Vosges, Epinal, Lahr (Germany), Freiburg (Germany) and Basel in Switzerland.
This ideal location has also proved beneficial to the various twinning arrangements set up with Sélestat.
A rich heritage
Another strong point of Sélestat's geographical location is the proximity and diversity of the surrounding natural heritage. La forêt de l'IllWald, classified as a Regional Nature Reserve, with its rich flora and fauna, the vast meadows of the Ried, and the nearby Vosges mountains are sure to enchant you!
Sélestat boasts an exceptional architectural heritage, reflecting the diversity of periods from the Middle Ages to the present day. The entire historic center is a listed site, and 34 of its monuments are protected as Monuments Historiques, making it the 3rd richest city in Alsace.
