Visit to the Museum of the battle of 6 August 1870
Visit of the Museum of the Battle of August 6, 1870: this museum is dedicated to the only battle of the day on August 6, 1870. The battle was called the "Battle of Reichshoffen", but in reality it was the battle of Froeschwiller for the French army and the battle of Woerth for the German army, and most of the exhibits found on the battlefield bear witness to this painful past for France. A diorama of more than 4000 pewter figurines retraces a moment of this battle in which so many valiant combatants distinguished themselves.
If the documents, paintings, postcards..., made for the needs of a remembrance tourism, constitute an interesting part of the collection, the firearms, the knives, the uniforms, the helmets, the headgear, the tools and the necessities of the soldier's life constitute the essential part.
A French defeat that opened the road to the Vosges and consequently to Paris to the German coalition army, this battle resulted in the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany.
Outdoor tours are possible (battlefield), in complete autonomy, thanks to the explanatory panels along the route of the monuments (70 between Woerth, Elsasshausen and Froeschwiller) as well as the Sentier des Turcos (only on foot, starting at the exit of Woerth, in the direction of Lembach). For a playful discovery: geocaches and smartphone applications Mobi'1870 and Alsace 1870-War and Peace.
Opening hours
The museum is open from 01/04 to 31/10:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2pm to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2pm to 6pm
Museum of the battle of 6 August 1870
This museum is dedicated solely to one battle, that of 6 August 1870. Known as the 'Battle of Reichshoffen', it was actually the battle of Froeschwiller for the French army and Woerth for the German army.
Accès voiture
Coordonnées GPS : 48.9385277 / 7.7470994
En venant de Strasbourg :
prendre l'autoroute direction Paris, sortie Brumath Nord, puis direction Haguenau, enfin direction Woerth.
Parking gratuit à proximité de l’entrée du musée
Mobilité réduite
Accès par ascenseur pour les personnes à mobilité réduite et les poussettes (à l’exception de la tour).
Celebrating the 155th anniversary of the battle - Immerse yourself in life in 1870
2 August 2025 at 15:00
Mémoire
Traditions
Dive into the heart of 1870 for a day of traditions and discoveries! Witness scenes from life in period costume, with a few animals thrown in for good measure, have some family fun with our games from yesteryear, explore a photo exhibition and meet military re-enactors and representatives of the bourgeoisie of yesteryear. Let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere of a folk group for a unique and festive experience for young and old!
Woerth
Parc du château
2 rue du Moulin
67360 WOERTH
France
03 88 09 40 96
musee1870@ville-woerth.eu
The camp vigil, a show at the heart of the battle
2 August 2025 at 18:30
Mémoire
Free
At the very heart of the day commemorating the battle of 6 August 1870, join storyteller Geneviève Wendelski at the camp. After À la guerre comme à la guerre, she will be bringing back stories, poetry and accounts of life, in an immersive performance. An evening of storytelling that echoes the battles of yesterday and celebrates the new-found peace.
In Wœrth, the cannons have fallen silent. From now on, it's the stories that ring out!
Woerth
Parc du château
2 rue du Moulin
67360 WOERTH
France
0388094096
musee1870@ville-woerth.eu