Location

School venue

VVF Village Obernai

2 rue de Berlin, 67210 Obernai

METTI 9 will be held at the VVF Villages “La Plaine d’Alsace” residence in Obernai, Alsace. The residence is set in a three-hectare wooded park at the foot of the Vosges mountains, 2 km from the historic town centre and about 30 km from Strasbourg. Participants will be accommodated on site, where lectures, hands-on sessions and meals will all take place.

VVF Village Obernai

Accommodation

On-site accommodation and meals

VVF Villages “La Plaine d’Alsace”, Obernai

Accommodation and meals are provided on site, at the VVF residence where the school takes place. Single and twin rooms are available. Accommodation, meals and course materials are included in the registration fee, so participants do not need to book a hotel.

School dates: 3-8 October 2027

About the venue
Included in registration fee

Getting there

Train

Several daily connections to Strasbourg from Paris (high-speed TGV, about 1 h 50), Nantes and Bordeaux. From Strasbourg, regional TER trains run to Obernai station, 2 km from the venue.

TER Grand Est timetables
Car

From Strasbourg, take the A35 motorway, exit 11 (Obernai), then follow the direction of Mont Sainte-Odile / Ottrot. Strasbourg city centre is about 30 min away. Free parking is available at the venue.

Plane

Strasbourg Airport: 20 min
EuroAirport Basel: 1 h
Frankfurt Airport: 2 h
Paris Airport: 3 h

From Strasbourg Airport, regional trains run to Obernai.

Local transport

The Pass’O town shuttle (line A, “Camping” stop) links the venue to Obernai station and town centre, except on Sundays. The station is also about 25 min away on foot. Taxis are available at the station.

Discover Obernai

Places to visit
Place du Marché
Historic square

The heart of the old town, lined with colourful half-timbered houses, cafes and restaurants.

Kapellturm
Heritage

The 13th-century belfry, symbol of the town, overlooking the market square.

Town hall and Halle aux Blés
Heritage

The Renaissance town hall and the former butchers’ hall built in 1554, both on the market square.

Six-Bucket Well
Heritage

An ornate Renaissance well, one of the best-known landmarks of the old town.

Ramparts
Heritage

Sections of the medieval walls and towers that still surround the historic centre.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Religious heritage

A large neo-Gothic church whose spires dominate the town skyline.

Mont Sainte-Odile
Pilgrimage site

The monastery of Saint Odile, patron saint of Alsace, at 763 m, about 14 km from the venue, with wide views over the Alsace plain.

Nearby services
  • Many restaurants and traditional winstubs serving Alsatian cuisine in the historic centre, 2 km from the venue.
  • Cafes, tea rooms and brasseries around the Place du Marché, as well as wine cellars offering tastings of local wines.
  • Shops, bakeries and local specialities (gingerbread, wine) in the old town; supermarkets in the town.
  • Several pharmacies and medical practices in Obernai. Emergency number: 112.
Weather in Obernai in early October

Expect mild days of around 15 °C and cool evenings of 5 to 8 °C, with possible rain. Bring layers, a warm jacket for the evenings, a rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes.