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Information About Luzelbourg, Alsace-lorraine

Previous stop: Niderviller

Next stop: Saverne


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Things to do in Luzelbourg

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

The village is guarded by a towering castle which overlooks the alpine wooden houses, giving it a fairytale appearance. Also visit its shops and the crystal cutter at “Maison Wurm”

What is there to see?

You can make a guided visit by train and also see the Machine room from the Boat Lift

What can I visit?

We recommend you visit the boat museum before taking the lift to go down. There is a cycling path all along the canal starting from Lutzelbourg until Strasbourg

Is this place famous for anything?

For the Inclined-Plan which is unique in Europe. Discover the Arzviller boat lift : you will use this boat lift that will raise your boat nearly 45m, in less than 20 minutes. You can also visit this amazing construction designed to replace 17 locks.

Do any famous people live here?

no

Insider Information

The name Lutzelbourg means Little Castle

Is there a market day?

at Phalsbourg (4 km) Friday mornings at Saverne (10 km) Thursday mornings

Is there a tourist office?

Touristic information office of Saint Louis Arzviller. Open every afternoon

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

no

Are there any museums near here?

The Museum “de la Batellerie” is on the top of the Boat lift, it’s inside the barge Sophie-Marie
Opening Hours: Contact the Touristic office tél : 03/87/25/30/69

Are there any other recommended activities?

New!! Summer-sledge. On the left side of the Boat-Lift


Eating and Drinking in Luzelbourg

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Budget restaurant

La Bierstub d’Eselbahn
Address: 41, rue de Phalsbourg, 50m left from the lock
Atmosphere: Homely ambiance Various priced menus to suit every pocket
Opening Hours: Open every day, except Monday
Contact Details: 03/87/25/30/25

Moderately priced restaurant

Restaurant “ Des Vosges”
Address: 2, rue Charles Ackermann
Atmosphere: A French local restaurant
Cuisine: plainly cooked, regional cuisine
Speciality: Game and trout
Opening Hours: Open every lunchtime but closed on Wednesday and Sunday evenings
Contact Details: 03/87/25/30/09


Shopping in Luzelbourg

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Supermarket

Small local mini market with limited product offering
Opening Hours: Every day from 8.00 to12.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00 closed on Wednesday and Sunday

What other shops are there??

A bakery
Opening Hours: Every day from 7.00 to 19.00 Closes on Saturday on 17.00 and Sunday at 11.45


Practicalities at Luzelbourg

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Mooring

Moor in the harbour situated just after lock 21 or moor at the Locaboat harbour

Can I get water here?

At the Locaboat Base

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

At the Locaboat Base

Can I get fuel here?

At the Locaboat Base

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

No

Are there any public waste bins here?

At the Locaboat Base

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

At the Locaboat Base

Is there a bank?

Credit Mutuel in centre of the village. Closed on Monday. Open from 9.00 to 17.45 during the week.

Is there an ATM?

yes

Is there a post office?

177, rue Koerbele. open from Monday to Saturday 9.00 to 11.30

Is there a doctor?

Doctor Rein et Lentz, Route de Phalsbourg, 03/87/25/31/66

Is there a dentist?

Muller Roland, 14, rue de Phalsbourg Tél: 03/87/25/32/90

Is there a pharmacy?

In the centre of the village at 14, rue Phalsbourg Tél: 03/87/25/32/90

Is there a taxi company here?

Taxi Michel Tél: 06/08/03/34/41 Taxi Steiner Tél: 03/87/24/10/07

Can I get internet access here?

no

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