An Austrian baroque abbey church in the middle of Alsace? It's only a 10-minute drive from Sélestat. You will also be able to admire the magnificent frescoes which decorate the ceilings of the church, as well as a Silbermann organ, among the most prestigious in France.
Come to Ebersmunster to discover a real nugget! Its baroque abbey church is the most beautiful in Eastern France, the only one in Austrian style in Alsace. A unique jewel in Alsace!
As soon as you pass the porch, you will be amazed by its magnificent clarity, its majestic painted decorations of its vault and its ceilings but also by the beauty of its high altar.
From the floor to the ceiling everything is absolutely exceptional. A place not to be missed in Alsace.
In the middle of the nave, you turn around, look up and then, it's the apotheosis: the majestic, impressive Silbermann organ of 1730, classified as a historical monument, a pure masterpiece known and recognized worldwide! It is considered the ultimate masterpiece of the famous organ builder. And when you have the chance to hear it, you are transported.
It is imperative to push the door and admire this exceptional beauty.
As soon as you pass the porch, you will be amazed by its magnificent clarity, its majestic painted decorations of its vault and its ceilings but also by the beauty of its high altar.
From the floor to the ceiling everything is absolutely exceptional. A place not to be missed in Alsace.
In the middle of the nave, you turn around, look up and then, it's the apotheosis: the majestic, impressive Silbermann organ of 1730, classified as a historical monument, a pure masterpiece known and recognized worldwide! It is considered the ultimate masterpiece of the famous organ builder. And when you have the chance to hear it, you are transported.
It is imperative to push the door and admire this exceptional beauty.
Opening times
open today
Open Jun 01, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from 09:00–18:00
.
Open Nov 01, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 from 09:00–17:00
.
Coordinates
DD
48.310949, 7.526542
DMS
48°18'39.4"N 7°31'35.6"E
UTM
32U 390750 5351911
w3w
///monetary.frets.grief
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Recommendations nearby
Hiking Trail
· Alsace
Long loop hike from Sélestat via Ebersmunster
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
35.7 km
Duration
8:33 h
Ascent
13 m
Descent
13 m
Outdooractive Creative Commons
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail
· Alsace
Long loop hike from Sélestat via Ebersmunster
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
35.7 km
Duration
8:33 h
Ascent
13 m
Descent
13 m
Outdooractive Creative Commons

User Questions