St. Ulrich's chapel

Places to visit / St. Ulrich’s chapel

The Carolingian chapel of Avolsheim is the oldest sanctuary (9th century) still existing in Alsace and is located by the side of the former Roman road at the Vosges foothills. It has a form of a 4-leaved clover and was covered by a dome. In the Romanesque period an octagonal bell tower was added on top of on the drums of the dome.

Inside, you will find 12th century frescoes on three levels with their red, green and ochre dominant colors.

Groups can book a guided tour at the Tourist Office all year long (chargeable)


  • Access for disabeld person

    More: 2 steps, no access for wheelchairs
  • Opening times

    9 am-6 pm
  • Price

    Entrée libre
  • Visits

    Number of participants

    Mini : 1 people - Maxi : 30 people

    Kind of visit

    Guided tour for groups with reservation
  • Car park

    Less than 200 m from a free public car park
    Nearest train station: Molsheim Distance station (km): 2,5 Km
See also
Pointeur Avolsheim

Dompeter church

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