Alsace Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Petite France featuring a city
Petite France featuring a city and a river or creek
Alsace
Alsace
Petite France featuring heritage elements, boating and a city
In this area bordering two countries, the influence on culture and tradition is rich. Explore the relatively small region for its numerous attractions.

Bordering Germany and Switzerland, Alsace, in France’s Grand Est region, is a melting pot of features. In terms of food, the pizza-like Alsatian tarte flambée is symbolic of the junction of nations, with toppings of sausage, cheese and onion. The small region, encompassing a very small percentage of France’s size, has lakes and rivers with a sizable fish population. Visit southern Alsace to travel the Fried Carp Route, where the specialty takes advantage of the species’ abundance.

Pair delicious dishes with the region’s riesling and gewürztraminer wines, which are produced particularly well in the mountainous Vosges territory.

Go from village to storybook village, such as Riquewihr and Colmar. Eguisheim has three concentric circles of half-timbered houses built around a castle in a medieval-style location.

With so much natural beauty and quaintness in the area, consider renting a bicycle or electric bike and tour well-marked trails. Stay overnight at a farmhouse inn on the 48-mile (77-kilometer) Crest Road that connects Cernay with Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.

Interspersed on the Vosges plains are lofty peaks with castles, nunneries and chapels on their pinnacles. Mont Sainte-Odile Abbey in Obernai is a mountain worth visiting, with an added attraction of the 7-mile (11-kilometer) Pagan Wall. No one is quite sure who built it. Visit the impressive 12th-century castle Château du Haut-Koenigsburg in Orschwiller with its lofty views. Inside are medieval displays and tapestries.

Glass designer René Lalique came from Alsace. He developed his glassworks in Wingen-sur-Moder, now the site of the Musée Lalique.

In Mulhouse, the Museum of Printed Textiles showcases regional and global designs through its archive of 6 million patterns.

Plan on visiting Cité du Train, one of the world’s largest locomotive museums, with dozens of exhibits of trains and paraphernalia.

In Alsace’s lively yet peaceful capital city, Strasbourg, is the massive 11th-century Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, equipped with a detailed astronomical clock.

Travel to Alsace for a multi-faceted vacation in its countryside, towns and cities.

Where to stay in Alsace

Petite France featuring a city and a river or creek

City-Centre - Petite France

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers love City-Centre - Petite France for its stunning cathedral, and you can see more of Strasbourg by jumping on the metro at Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station or Place Broglie Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Kléber and Galeries Lafayette.

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Colmar Centre Ville

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Colmar Centre Ville is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Colmar Christmas Market and House of the Heads.

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Old Town Colmar

Unique features of Old Town Colmar include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Colmar Christmas Market or Colmar Covered Market while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Colmar
Covered Bridge featuring a river or creek, a small town or village and a bridge

Petite-France

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers choose Petite-France for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alt Winmarik Tram Station or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Covered Bridge.

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Historic Center

5/5(8 area reviews)

Travellers choose Historic Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Place Kléber.

Historic Center
Petite France featuring heritage elements, boating and a city

Quartier de la Cathédrale

While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Quartier de la Cathédrale
Hotel Rohan
Hotel Rohan
4 out of 5
17-19 Rue Du Maroquin, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is Rp1.936.634 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.936.634
Rp2.235.343 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (975 reviews)
"Overall amazing hotel. Great location. Room was big, bed comfortable. Our only issue was the air conditioning that wouldn’t stay on for more than 2 hours."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Hotel Rohan
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
2, place de la gare, Strasbourg
The price is Rp1.630.523 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.630.523
Rp1.897.930 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews)
"Fabulous breakfast! Quiet hotel across from train station. Very lovely staff."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Le Grand Hotel
Le Grand Hotel
3 out of 5
12, Place de la Gare, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is Rp1.627.021 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.627.021
Rp1.857.955 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (944 reviews)
"Staff in the hotel very accommodating and friendly. Comfortable rooms and services like left luggage , and reception area."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Le Grand Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent
Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent
4 out of 5
15 Avenue d Alsace, Angle rue Grillenbreit, Colmar, Haut-Rhin
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Colmar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (969 reviews)
Perfect trip!
"Amazing City of Colmar! Great location of Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent - very clear and cozy room! We will return to this location!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

Odalys City Colmar La Rose d'Argent
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
4 out of 5
11 Allée de l'Euro, Oberhausbergen, Bas-Rhin
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Oberhausbergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
"Great place to relax and good family time"

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
City Residence Access Strasbourg
City Residence Access Strasbourg
2 out of 5
11 rue des magasins, Strasbourg
Stay at this aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,293 reviews)
"Walkable from the train station and into the city centre. Facilities in my room were excellent, I found the microwave especially useful. Breakfast was basic and good. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

City Residence Access Strasbourg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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