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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
A Gothic sandstone cathedral that was the world's tallest building for over two centuries.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Schiltigheim
Grand Est, France · Europe
About Schiltigheim
Schiltigheim is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Niederhausbergen, 33km from Schwarzwaldhochstrasse (B500).
Schiltigheim is in Grand Est, France, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Niederhausbergen, about 4 km away.
Schiltigheim (French: Schiltigheim, pronounced [ʃiltiɡajm]; German: Schiltigheim; Alsatian: Schelige [ˈʃelikə]) is a commune located north of the city of Strasbourg in the Bas-Rhin department within the Grand Est region of north-eastern France.
Schiltigheim is located in the historical and cultural region of AlsaceRead more
which has been administratively integrated into the European Collectivity of Alsace since January 1, 2021.
The inhabitants are called Schilikois in French and Scheligemer in Alsatian.
Schiltigheim is the largest suburb of the city of Strasbourg, and it borders Strasbourg to the north. In 2023, Schiltigheim was the third-most populous commune in Bas-Rhin (after Strasbourg and Haguenau), with a total population of 34,708.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Schiltigheim?
Within an hour or so of Schiltigheim: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg (3 km), Strasbourg Grande Ile (3 km), Petite France, Strasbourg (3 km), Mont Sainte-Odile (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Schiltigheim?
The nearest famous roads are Schwarzwaldhochstrasse (B500), Schwarzwaldhochstraße and Route des Vins d'Alsace.
Where is Schiltigheim?
Schiltigheim is in Grand Est, France, about 4 km from Niederhausbergen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,289
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Grand Est
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.6075, 7.7493
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Schiltigheim
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Strasbourg Grande Ile
The historic island center of Strasbourg, a UNESCO site featuring the magnificent Gothic cathedral and charming Petite France quarter.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Petite France, Strasbourg
A canal-laced quarter of half-timbered tanners' houses, the storybook heart of UNESCO-listed Strasbourg.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mont Sainte-Odile
Clifftop abbey at 764 m on a Vosges spur, Alsace's holiest site, with terrace views across the Rhine plain and the mysterious 10-km 'Pagan Wall' megalithic enclosure in the woods below.
32 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
Allerheiligen Waterfalls
Seven cascades plunge through a wild rocky gorge beside a ruined monastery in the northern Black Forest near Oppenau.
33 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Schwarzwaldhochstrasse (B500)
The Black Forest High Road along the ridge from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt, flowing curves through spruce forest.
33 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
Cascade du Nideck
A double waterfall plunging through a forested gorge below a ruined castle in the northern Vosges.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Mummelsee
A dark glacial tarn beneath Hornisgrinde peak on the Black Forest High Road, wrapped in mermaid legend and pine forest.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Schiltigheim
- 32 kmMont Sainte-OdileClifftop abbey at 764 m on a Vosges spur, Alsace's holiest site, with terrace views across the Rhine plain and the mysterious 10-km 'Pagan Wall' megalithic enclosure in the woods below.
- 33 kmSchwarzwaldhochstrasse (B500)The Black Forest High Road along the ridge from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt, flowing curves through spruce forest.
- 36 kmSchwarzwaldhochstrasse (Black Forest High Road)The B500 ridge road runs 60 km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt through dense pine forest, passing the Mummelsee lake and spa towns, with sweeping viewpoints over the Rhine plain.
- 36 kmSchwarzwaldhochstraßeThe Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
- 58 kmRoute des Vins d'AlsaceA 170 km wine road threading flower-decked villages and vine-clad hills below the Vosges mountains.
- 59 kmAlsace Wine RouteA 170-kilometer scenic wine road winding through vine-covered hills and storybook villages from Marlenheim to Thann.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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