KAYSERSBERG

'Kaysersberg' (German: ''Kaisersberg'') is a small town and commune in the Haut-Rhin ''département'', in Alsace, France. Population (1999): 2,676 (''Kaysersbergeois'' and ''Kaysersbergeoises'').
Kaysersberg is considered one of the most beautiful cities on the wine route. The high fortress that dominates the city serves as a reminder of both its strategic importance and its warlike past.
Today, Kaysersberg with its medieval atmosphere is more appropriate as the perfect setting for an Alsatian festival.
Kaysersberg is one of the finest wine growing areas in Alsace. The first vines were brought here in the 16th century from Hungary, and wine production is still an important aspect of the town’s economy today. Wine produced from the Tokay variety is a local specialty.

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Geography

Miscellaneous

Trivia

External link

Geography

Kaysersberg lies north-west of Colmar, on the eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains.

Miscellaneous

Kaisersberg was the birthplace of Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician.

Trivia

★ ''Kaisersberg'' means "Emperors Castle/Stronghold" in German.

External link

★ Town website