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{{short description|Part of Kaysersberg Vignoble in Grand Est, France}}
{{short description|Part of Kaysersberg Vignoble in Grand Est, France}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox French commune
{{Infobox French commune
|name = Kaysersberg
|name = Kaysersberg
|image = Kaysersberg.jpg
|image = Kaysersberg.jpg
|native name = <br /><small>{{native name|gsw|Kaiserschbarig|paren=omit}} ([[Alsatian language|Alsatian]])<br/>{{native name|de|Kaisersberg}}</small>
|native name = <small>{{native name|gsw|Kaiserschbarig|paren=omit}} ([[Alsatian language|Alsatian]])<br/>{{native name|de|Kaisersberg}}</small>
|caption = The town as seen from the castle
|caption = The town as seen from the castle
|image coat of arms = Blason de la ville de Kaysersberg (68).svg
|image coat of arms = Blason de la ville de Kaysersberg (68).svg
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|INSEE = 68162
|INSEE = 68162
|postal code = 68240
|postal code = 68240
|commune = Kaysersberg Vignoble
|type = [[Communes of France|Delegated commune]]
|commune = Kaysersberg Vignoble
|coordinates = {{coord|48.14|7.26|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{coord|48.14|7.26|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|elevation m = 240
|elevation m = 240
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|elevation max m = 924
|elevation max m = 924
|area km2 = 24.82
|area km2 = 24.82
|population = 2489
|population = 2426
|population date = 2017
|population date = 2019
|population footnotes = <ref>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/fichier/4265429/ensemble.pdf Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2017], [[Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques|INSEE]]</ref>
|population footnotes = <ref name=pop2019>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/fichier/6011070/ensemble.pdf Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2019], [[Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques|INSEE]]</ref>
}}
}}


'''Kaysersberg''' ({{IPA|fr|kajzœʁsbɛʁɡ|lang}}; {{langx|de|Kaisersberg}} {{IPA|de|ˈkaɪzɐsbɛʁk||Kaisersberg.ogg}}; {{langx|gsw-FR|Kaiserschbarig}}) is a historical town and former commune in [[Alsace]] in northeastern France. The name is German for ''Emperor's Mountain''. The high fortress that dominates the town serves as a reminder of both its strategic importance and its warlike past.
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'''Kaysersberg''' ({{lang-de|{{Audio|Kaisersberg.ogg|Kaisersberg}}}}) is a former [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Haut-Rhin]] [[Departments of France|department]] in [[Alsace]] in Northeastern [[France]]. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of [[Kaysersberg Vignoble]].<ref>[http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jo_pdf.do?id=JORFTEXT000031665358 Arrêté] 14 July 2015 {{in lang|fr}}</ref>


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Kaysersberg lies in the [[Canton (country subdivision)|canton]] of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, which itself is a subdivision of the Colmar-Ribeauvillé [[Arrondissements of France|arrondissement]]. It was a separate commune until 1 January 2016, when it was merged into the new commune of [[Kaysersberg Vignoble]] together with nearby [[Kientzheim]] and [[Sigolsheim]], and remains its seat.<ref>[http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jo_pdf.do?id=JORFTEXT000031665358 Arrêté] 14 July 2015 {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
The inhabitants are called ''Kaysersbergeois''. The name Kaysersberg is German for ''Emperor's Mountain''.


The town was first mentioned in 1227, when [[Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor]] purchased the castle and gave orders to refortify it. During the Middle Ages, Kaysersberg, a member of the [[Décapole]], prospered. In 1648, the city became a part of France, although most inhabitants continued to speak German. From 1871 to 1918 and (again from 1940 to 1944) Kaysersberg belonged to Germany.
The high fortress that dominates the town serves as a reminder of both its strategic importance and its warlike past. Together with the rest of [[Alsace-Lorraine]], Kaysersberg was annexed by Germany during a period of 48 years, between the [[Franco-Prussian War]] and [[World War I]].


In 2017 it was voted the «Village préféré des Français» (Favorite French Village).<ref>[https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Village_pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9r%C3%A9_des_Fran%C3%A7ais Village préféré des Français in the French Wikipedia]</ref>
In 2017 Kaysersberg was voted the ''Village préféré des Français'' (Village favoured by the French). The inhabitants are called ''Kaysersbergeois''.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Kaysersberg lies about {{convert|12|km|mi|0}} northwest of [[Colmar]], on the eastern slopes of the [[Vosges mountains]].
Kaysersberg lies about {{convert|12|km|mi|0}} northwest of [[Colmar]], on the eastern slopes of the [[Vosges mountains]], on the river [[Weiss (river)|Weiss]].


Kaysersberg lies on the [[Alsace wine#Route des Vins d'Alsace|Route des Vins d'Alsace]] (Alsace "Wine Route"). Kaysersberg is near [[Ammerschwihr]] and [[Riquewihr]].
Kaysersberg lies on the [[Alsace wine#Route des Vins d'Alsace|Route des Vins d'Alsace]] (Alsace "Wine Route"). Kaysersberg is north of [[Ammerschwihr]] and south of [[Riquewihr]].


==Population==
==Population==
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|source = EHESS<ref name=ehess>{{Cassini-Ehess|21567|Kaysersberg}}</ref> and INSEE (2007-2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2123878?geo=COM-68162|title=Populations légales 2012: Commune de Kaysersberg (68162)|publisher=INSEE|date=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=pop2019/>
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|align=left
|percentages = pagr
|2006|2715
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|align = none
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|2007|2720
|1962 |2821
|2008|2726
|1968 |2979
|2009|2721
|1975 |2942
|2010|2713
|1982 |2707
|2011|2709
|1990 |2755
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|2012|2705
|1999 |2676
|2013|2701
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|2007 |2720
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|2012 |2705
|2019 |2426
}}
}}
{{clear-left}}


==Economy==
==Economy==
The area around Kaysersberg is one of the finest wine-growing areas in Alsace. The first vines were brought here in the 16th century from [[Hungary]], and wine production is still an important aspect of the town's economy today. Wine produced from the [[pinot gris]] variety is a local specialty.
The area around Kaysersberg is one of the finest wine-growing areas in Alsace. The first vines were brought here in the 16th century from [[Hungary]], and wine production is still an important aspect of the town's economy today. Wine produced from the [[pinot gris]] variety is a local specialty.

==Culture==
Kaysersberg is a historic town, that has preserved many architectural monuments. These include:
*[[Église Sainte-Croix, Kaysersberg|Église Sainte-Croix]], the oldest parts of which date form the 13th century<ref>{{Base Mérimée|IA68000563|Église paroissiale Sainte-Marie puis de l'Invention-de-la-Sainte-Croix}}</ref>
*Hôtel de ville (town hall), 16th century, renaissance style<ref>{{Base Mérimée|PA00085479|Hôtel de ville}}</ref>
*Oberhof chapel, 14th century<ref>{{Base Mérimée|PA00085472|Chapelle de l'Oberhof dite Notre-Dame du Scapulaire}}</ref>
*Saint-Michel chapel, 16th century<ref>{{Base Mérimée|PA00085471|Chapelle Saint-Michel et son ossuaire (chapelle inférieure)}}</ref>
*[[Château de Kaysersberg]] or ''Schlossberg'', 13th century, partly ruined<ref>{{Base Mérimée|PA00085474|Château dit Schlossberg et enceinte}}</ref>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Besides the fact that [[Alsace wine]] is produced locally, there is the ruin of [[Château de Kaysersberg|Kaysersberg Castle]]. The ruins of [[Château de Wineck]] in [[Katzenthal]], [[Château de Lupfen-Schwendi]] and [[Château de Kintzheim]] in [[Kientzheim]] are within walking distance.
Besides the fact that [[Alsace wine]] is produced locally, there is the ruin of [[Château de Kaysersberg|Kaysersberg Castle]]. The ruins of [[Château de Wineck]] in [[Katzenthal]], [[Château de Lupfen-Schwendi]] and [[Château de Reichenstein, Kientzheim|Château de Reichenstein]] in [[Kientzheim]] are within walking distance.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Matthäus Zell]] (1477–1548), Protestant reformer
*[[Matthäus Zell]] (1477–1548), Protestant reformer
*[[Albert Schweitzer]] (1875–1965), theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician
*[[Albert Schweitzer]] (1875–1965), theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician
*[[Anthony Bourdain]] (1956–2018), chef and writer, was found dead in Kaysersberg


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:2003 0530Kaysersberg.jpg|Typical view of Kaysersberg
File:2003 0530Kaysersberg.jpg|On the left, Oberhof chapel
File:Kaysersberg 2008.jpg|Another typical view of Kaysersberg
File:Kaysersberg 2008.jpg|View of Kaysersberg
File:Kaysersberg.JPG|The medieval church
File:Kaysersberg.JPG|The medieval church
File:Kaysersberg Église façade occidentale.JPG|Fountain and facade of [[Église Sainte-Croix, Kaysersberg|Holy Cross Church]]
File:Kaysersberg Église façade occidentale.JPG|Fountain and facade of [[Église Sainte-Croix, Kaysersberg|Holy Cross Church]]
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commonscat|Kaysersberg}}
* [https://www.kaysersberg-vignoble.fr/communes-historiques Historical commune of Kaysersberg] {{in lang|fr}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110121050502/http://www.ville-kaysersberg.fr/ Town website]


{{Décapole}}
{{Décapole}}
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[[Category:Former communes of Haut-Rhin]]
[[Category:Former communes of Haut-Rhin]]
[[Category:Free imperial cities]]
[[Category:Free imperial cities]]


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Latest revision as of 19:35, 29 October 2024

Kaysersberg
Kaiserschbarig (Alsatian)
Kaisersberg (German)
Delegated commune of Kaysersberg Vignoble
The town as seen from the castle
The town as seen from the castle
Coat of arms of Kaysersberg
Coat of arms
Location of Kaysersberg
Map
Kaysersberg is located in France
Kaysersberg
Kaysersberg
Kaysersberg is located in Grand Est
Kaysersberg
Kaysersberg
Coordinates: 48°08′N 7°16′E / 48.14°N 7.26°E / 48.14; 7.26
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentHaut-Rhin
ArrondissementColmar-Ribeauvillé
CantonSainte-Marie-aux-Mines
CommuneKaysersberg Vignoble
Area
1
24.82 km2 (9.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
2,426
 • Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
68240
Elevation236–924 m (774–3,031 ft)
(avg. 240 m or 790 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Kaysersberg (French: [kajzœʁsbɛʁɡ]; German: Kaisersberg [ˈkaɪzɐsbɛʁk] ⓘ; Alsatian: Kaiserschbarig) is a historical town and former commune in Alsace in northeastern France. The name is German for Emperor's Mountain. The high fortress that dominates the town serves as a reminder of both its strategic importance and its warlike past.

Kaysersberg lies in the canton of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, which itself is a subdivision of the Colmar-Ribeauvillé arrondissement. It was a separate commune until 1 January 2016, when it was merged into the new commune of Kaysersberg Vignoble together with nearby Kientzheim and Sigolsheim, and remains its seat.[2]

The town was first mentioned in 1227, when Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor purchased the castle and gave orders to refortify it. During the Middle Ages, Kaysersberg, a member of the Décapole, prospered. In 1648, the city became a part of France, although most inhabitants continued to speak German. From 1871 to 1918 and (again from 1940 to 1944) Kaysersberg belonged to Germany.

In 2017 Kaysersberg was voted the Village préféré des Français (Village favoured by the French). The inhabitants are called Kaysersbergeois.

Geography

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Kaysersberg lies about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Colmar, on the eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains, on the river Weiss.

Kaysersberg lies on the Route des Vins d'Alsace (Alsace "Wine Route"). Kaysersberg is north of Ammerschwihr and south of Riquewihr.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1962 2,821—    
1968 2,979+0.91%
1975 2,942−0.18%
1982 2,707−1.18%
1990 2,755+0.22%
1999 2,676−0.32%
2007 2,720+0.20%
2012 2,705−0.11%
2019 2,426−1.54%
Source: EHESS[3] and INSEE (2007-2019)[4][1]

Economy

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The area around Kaysersberg is one of the finest wine-growing areas in Alsace. The first vines were brought here in the 16th century from Hungary, and wine production is still an important aspect of the town's economy today. Wine produced from the pinot gris variety is a local specialty.

Culture

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Kaysersberg is a historic town, that has preserved many architectural monuments. These include:

Tourism

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Besides the fact that Alsace wine is produced locally, there is the ruin of Kaysersberg Castle. The ruins of Château de Wineck in Katzenthal, Château de Lupfen-Schwendi and Château de Reichenstein in Kientzheim are within walking distance.

Notable people

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  • On the left, Oberhof chapel
    On the left, Oberhof chapel
  • View of Kaysersberg
    View of Kaysersberg
  • The medieval church
    The medieval church
  • Fountain and facade of Holy Cross Church
    Fountain and facade of Holy Cross Church
  • 1518 altar inside the medieval church
    1518 altar inside the medieval church
  • Kaysersberg's Renaissance town hall
    Kaysersberg's Renaissance town hall
  • Albert Schweitzer museum
    Albert Schweitzer museum
  • Kaysersberg is dominated by the ruins of its castle
    Kaysersberg is dominated by the ruins of its castle
  • Kaysersberg Castle
    Kaysersberg Castle
  • Cemetery and vineyards
    Cemetery and vineyards
  • Bell tower and roofs seen from Schlossberg
    Bell tower and roofs seen from Schlossberg
  • Maison Herzer
    Maison Herzer
  • A typical building
    A typical building

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2019, INSEE
  2. ^ Arrêté 14 July 2015 (in French)
  3. ^ Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui: Commune data sheet Kaysersberg, EHESS (in French).
  4. ^ "Populations légales 2012: Commune de Kaysersberg (68162)". INSEE. 27 December 2014.
  5. ^ Base Mérimée: Église paroissiale Sainte-Marie puis de l'Invention-de-la-Sainte-Croix, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  6. ^ Base Mérimée: Hôtel de ville, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  7. ^ Base Mérimée: Chapelle de l'Oberhof dite Notre-Dame du Scapulaire, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  8. ^ Base Mérimée: Chapelle Saint-Michel et son ossuaire (chapelle inférieure), Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  9. ^ Base Mérimée: Château dit Schlossberg et enceinte, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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