Discover the Hartmannswillerkopf, the Franco-German First World War Historial
Dive into the heart of History for about an hour-long visit to the Hartmannswillerkopf, an immersive museum dedicated to the memory of World War I. Located at the foot of the Old Armand, near Mulhouse, this unique site retells the history of the battles that marked this Vosges site, which has become a symbol of the conflict.
During your visit to the Hartmannswillerkopf, discover modern exhibitions and poignant testimonies, immersing yourself in the daily lives of French and German soldiers engaged on this front. Extend your visit by exploring the Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield. Walk through the preserved trenches, understand the remnants of military positions, and feel the emotion that still inhabits this historically charged site. The National Memorial and the crypt complete this journey of remembrance, paying tribute to the thousands of fighters who fell here.
Between the duty of memory and historical discovery, this approximately 1-hour visit to the Hartmannswillerkopf invites you on an unprecedented dive into one of the most significant sites of World War I. Come understand history where it was written and experience a moving experience in the heart of the Vosges.
Book your visit to the Hartmannswillerkopf, near Mulhouse, and embark on the discovery of this major memory site of World War I.
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Average duration 1 hour
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Languages spoken French
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Difficulty Suitable for all
From 28.03.2026 to 14.11.2026
Free entry for children under 10 years
- The visit
Open every day from March 29 to November 14, 2025.
From 10 AM to 5 PM Monday to Saturday (until 5:30 PM in July-August)
From 10 AM to 6 PM on Sundays and holidays
- A unique opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of the Great War
- A modern, immersive museum on the First World War
- An exploration of the trenches and remnants of the battlefield
Historial franco-allemand du Hartmannswillerkopf
The Franco-German Historial de la Grande Guerre at Hartmannswillerkopf is a historical, memorial and educational establishment. It offers a global vision of the First World War, highlighting the specific features of mountain warfare, particularly at Hartmannswillerkopf. The permanent exhibition focuses on the duality of Franco-German friendship, from the individual level, with the relationships forged between combatants during and after the conflict, to the international ceremonies held to mark the centenary of the Great War.
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68700 Wattwiller
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