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Molsheim

Grand Est, France · Europe

About Molsheim

Molsheim works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dachstein, 16km from Cascade du Nideck.

Molsheim is a town located in Grand Est, France. With a population of 9,953, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Molsheim sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Molsheim to your route.

About Molsheim

Molsheim (French pronunciation: [mɔlsɛm]; also [mɔlsajm] ) is a commune and a subprefecture in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. The total population in 2023 was 9,318. Molsheim had been a very fast-growing city between the French censuses of 1968 and 1999, passing from 5,739 to 9,335

Read more inhabitants, but this increase came to a noticeable halt since. Molsheim is the centre of an urban unit with about 27,000 inhabitants (2022). It is part of the metropolitan area of Strasbourg.

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Where is Molsheim located?

Molsheim is located in Grand Est, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.5404 latitude, 7.4920 longitude.

What is the population of Molsheim?

Molsheim has a population of approximately 9,953 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
9,953
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Grand Est
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.5404, 7.4920

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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 Molsheim

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Cascade du Nideck

A double waterfall plunging through a forested gorge below a ruined castle in the northern Vosges.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Petite France, Strasbourg

A canal-laced quarter of half-timbered tanners' houses, the storybook heart of UNESCO-listed Strasbourg.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg

A Gothic sandstone cathedral that was the world's tallest building for over two centuries.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Strasbourg Grande Ile

The historic island center of Strasbourg, a UNESCO site featuring the magnificent Gothic cathedral and charming Petite France quarter.

20 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg

A towering medieval fortress restored by Kaiser Wilhelm II, commanding panoramic views over the Alsatian plain from its Vosges mountain perch.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Europa-Park

Germany's largest theme park with over 100 rides across 18 European-themed areas in the Black Forest region.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Riquewihr

One of the most beautiful villages in France, a perfectly preserved medieval wine village enclosed within 16th-century ramparts.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Molsheim

  • Right hereMont 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.
  • 44 kmAlsace Wine RouteA 170-kilometer scenic wine road winding through vine-covered hills and storybook villages from Marlenheim to Thann.
  • 44 kmRoute des Vins d'AlsaceA 170 km wine road threading flower-decked villages and vine-clad hills below the Vosges mountains.
  • 54 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.
  • 55 kmSchwarzwaldhochstraßeThe Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
  • 77 kmGrand BallonThe highest summit of the Vosges at 1424 m, crowning the Route des Crêtes with all-round Alsace views.

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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