Gertwiller

Gingerbread and Alsatian folk art Museum

In Gertwiller you will find a decorated house like in the tale of Hansel and Gretel! Welcome at Lips' house, producer of gingerbread.

There you can visit a museum of gingerbread and of the former rural life. To discover: cake tins, pieces of pottery, tools of ancient trades...

Gingerbread has been traditionally made in this house for more than 200 years. 

Facilities
Toilets
Parking for vehicles
Free private garage
Practical services
Shops /Sale of goods
Altitude (m)
180
Location
In the town/village centre
Membre de
  • La route du chocolat
  • Museums-PASS-Musées
  • Association des musées d'Alsace
Opening hours
February to December : Mon-Fri 8-12am and 1.5-6.5pm, Sat 8-12am and 1.5-6pm. Sun 9.5-12am and 2-6pm. Closed on December 25th.
Distance (km) to the nearest station
0,5
Nom de la gare la plus proche
Gertwiller
Animals accepted
No
Size of group
  • Mini : 20
  • Maxi : 50
Products sold on the spot
Pains d'épices
Audience concerned
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Groups of children
  • Schools
Package visits offered
  • Free visit
  • Guided tour for groups
  • Free tasting for groups
  • Free tasting for private customers
Length of visit/event
1h
Activity in :
indoor
Best weather conditions
  • Cloudy
  • Rainy
  • Snow
Itinéraire
Discounted rates
  • Free for children (age limit) : 13
  • Group (minimum number of people) : 20
Methods of payment
  • Credit card
  • Cash
Rates in €
  • Adult rate : 3
  • Group rate (per person) : 2,20
  • School groups : 1,70