Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of woodworking at the Écomusée d’Alsace in Ungersheim, near Mulhouse. Spend a weekend discovering the skills that shape this iconic material, from forest management to traditional craftsmanship. Through demonstrations, meet-and-greets, and hands-on workshops, enjoy a friendly and immersive experience in the heart of Alsace’s largest open-air museum.
As you tour the museum, explore the carpentry, wheelwrighting, and cooperage workshops, which have recently been enhanced with new exhibits. Watch the artisans at work, discover woodworking techniques, and marvel at how the sawmill and its bucket wheel operate. Each step will help you better understand the importance of wood in Alsatian crafts and heritage.
This event is also an opportunity to meet arborists from the Haut-Rhin Federation, who will share their passion and expertise. Their advice and demonstrations will help you learn more about orchards, fruit trees, and the practices that help preserve this living heritage. Hands-on workshops invite people of all ages to experiment, get hands-on, and discover the techniques used by professionals.
Combining heritage, craftsmanship, and the passing down of traditional skills, this weekend is an invitation to discover the many facets of wood and the men and women who bring it to life. Take advantage of this experience to share an enriching moment with family or friends.
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Average duration 2 days
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Languages spoken French, English, German
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Difficulty Suitable for all
From 03.10.2026 to 04.10.2026
Adult (18 and older) €16.50
Child (ages 4–17) €11
Child (up to age 3) Free
- Access to the workshops
Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hands-on workshops and demonstrations on woodworking trades
- Explore the carpentry, wheelwrighting, cooperage, and sawmill workshops in operation
- Meetings with fruit growers from the Haut-Rhin Federation and an introduction to their expertise
Ecomusée d'Alsace
L'ÉCOMUSÉE D'ALSACE, A TRADITIONAL VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF NATURE
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BUILDINGS & BIODIVERSITY
Today, the Ecomusée d'Alsace consists of a village of 80 buildings representative of Alsace at the beginning of the 20th century, all dismantled from their commune of origin and reassembled in the museum. Around the village, on an area of 97 hectares, you'll find 4 signposted trails to discover biodiversity, as well as agricultural areas in biological transition.
Be curious! Push open the door of each house to discover the treasures it contains: a converted interior, an exhibition, a craftsman's workshop or a stable with animals!
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LABEL MUSÉE DE FRANCE
The Ecomusée d'Alsace boasts an exceptional collection of over 40,000 objects, reflecting the daily lives of Alsatians. When the museum was created in 1984, Alsatians became passionate about this adventure and began sending regular donations to the museum.
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EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND
When visiting with friends or family, take part in the activities that punctuate the days in the village: milking cows, feeding pigs, visiting the apiary, boat trips... and sample the traditional recipes prepared at the Maison des Goûts et des Couleurs...
68190 UNGERSHEIM
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Tourisme et Handicap
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