Wœrth

Wœrth or Woerth (Wörth an der Sauer) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France.

The town, which lies some 40 km north of Strasbourg, is known for being the site of the Battle of Wörth, which took place on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War.

Wœrth Castle has housed the mairie since 1977.

Notable people

 * Wynkyn de Worde (??-1534)
 * Eugène Wintzweiller (1844–1870)