Tanguy’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Le Hohwald
Le Hohwald is situated idealy as a gateway to the Vosges mountain range.
Capital of Europe, seat of the European Parliament and many other international organisations, student town, Strasbourg is also the cultural hotspot of the french Rhine region.
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Strasbourg
Place de la GareCapital of Europe, seat of the European Parliament and many other international organisations, student town, Strasbourg is also the cultural hotspot of the french Rhine region.
Colmar is a medieval town known as the capital of Alsatian vine. For over 70 years they've held and annual vine fair with a festival that attracts famous international acts ranging from Deep Purple to Snoop Dog. They also have a replica of the Statue of Liberty since its sculptor, Auguste Bartholdy was born there.
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Colmar
Colmar is a medieval town known as the capital of Alsatian vine. For over 70 years they've held and annual vine fair with a festival that attracts famous international acts ranging from Deep Purple to Snoop Dog. They also have a replica of the Statue of Liberty since its sculptor, Auguste Bartholdy was born there.
Mittelbergheim is a great place to start your alsatian vineyard journey. It is an idyllic village completely surounded by vineyards which produce some of the regions most exquisit wines. The beauty and nature of the village makes it one of the most beautiful villages in France (it is a member of the "Les plus beaux villages de France" association).
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Mittelbergheim
Mittelbergheim is a great place to start your alsatian vineyard journey. It is an idyllic village completely surounded by vineyards which produce some of the regions most exquisit wines. The beauty and nature of the village makes it one of the most beautiful villages in France (it is a member of the "Les plus beaux villages de France" association).
Activities
This amusement park is only 5 km from Le Hohwald and is sitting in the middle of the forest.
There you'll be able to try accrobranche (getting from tree to tree via platforms, ropes and ziplines), bungee jumping, paintball, archery and all kinds of other fun games and activities for the whole family.
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Alsace Adventure Park
Col du KreuzwegThis amusement park is only 5 km from Le Hohwald and is sitting in the middle of the forest.
There you'll be able to try accrobranche (getting from tree to tree via platforms, ropes and ziplines), bungee jumping, paintball, archery and all kinds of other fun games and activities for the whole family.
This natural park is home to over 240 monkeys running wild and enjoying the Vosges mountain features. You can get close to them and watch them get on with their monkey lifestyle. Just be careful with your belongings, they really like shiny things!
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Api skósanna
WickThis natural park is home to over 240 monkeys running wild and enjoying the Vosges mountain features. You can get close to them and watch them get on with their monkey lifestyle. Just be careful with your belongings, they really like shiny things!
Just besides the monkey park is the eagle park where you can watch shows of majestic eagles flying over the mountains and ruins.
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Örnalundurinn
ChâteauJust besides the monkey park is the eagle park where you can watch shows of majestic eagles flying over the mountains and ruins.
This ski resort offers around 90 km of sledding, alpine and cross-country skiing slopes and tracks. In summer it is the perfect place for some hiking, mountainbiking or horseback riding.
It is also the highest peak in the Bas-Rhin region at 1099 m.
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Champ du Feu
154 Rte de la ServãThis ski resort offers around 90 km of sledding, alpine and cross-country skiing slopes and tracks. In summer it is the perfect place for some hiking, mountainbiking or horseback riding.
It is also the highest peak in the Bas-Rhin region at 1099 m.
L'O is a swimming pool and spa which has indoor and outdoor basins. They have dedicated areas for family and kids, swimming tracks and a seperate spa area with a gym.
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L'O Vatnapark
6 Rue Maréchal de Lattre de TassignyL'O is a swimming pool and spa which has indoor and outdoor basins. They have dedicated areas for family and kids, swimming tracks and a seperate spa area with a gym.
Sightseeing
Mont Sainte-Odile is named after Saint Odile of Alsace and is a roman catholic chapel perched in the Vosges mountain range. In addition to the beautiful chapel and holy athmosphere you'll be able to see above all of Alsace and on sunny days up to the Black Forest. Food is also available at their own restaurant.
Tárur kirkju Mont Saint-Odile
Mont Sainte-Odile is named after Saint Odile of Alsace and is a roman catholic chapel perched in the Vosges mountain range. In addition to the beautiful chapel and holy athmosphere you'll be able to see above all of Alsace and on sunny days up to the Black Forest. Food is also available at their own restaurant.
The Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp was the only camp operated by the SS on french territory until its liberation by french and american soldiers in 1944. Over 50 000 prisonners where held there during the war.
Converted into a museum and a place of commemoration, Struthof is a must visit for anyone wanting to dive into their history.
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Struthof samþykktarstöð
D130The Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp was the only camp operated by the SS on french territory until its liberation by french and american soldiers in 1944. Over 50 000 prisonners where held there during the war.
Converted into a museum and a place of commemoration, Struthof is a must visit for anyone wanting to dive into their history.
Haut-Koenigsbourg is a famous medieval castle which is one of the main tourist attractions of the region. From there you'll have exceptional views of the whole lower Rhine valley.
Funny fact, there is a copy of it near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
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Haut-Kœnigsbourg kastali
D159Haut-Koenigsbourg is a famous medieval castle which is one of the main tourist attractions of the region. From there you'll have exceptional views of the whole lower Rhine valley.
Funny fact, there is a copy of it near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Museums
Würth is usually known for their bolts and tools but they also have a great contemporary art museum just beside their French headquarters.
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Museum Würth France Erstein
Rue Georges BesseWürth is usually known for their bolts and tools but they also have a great contemporary art museum just beside their French headquarters.
The museum is the most visited in Alsace. It houses a broad range of important works by the likes of Grünewald, Schongauer, Holbein, Picasso, Dubuffet, Léger, Baselitz, Dix and many others.
The building was renovated and extended by swiss star architects Herzog & De Meuron in 2015.
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Unterlinden safnið
Place des UnterlindenThe museum is the most visited in Alsace. It houses a broad range of important works by the likes of Grünewald, Schongauer, Holbein, Picasso, Dubuffet, Léger, Baselitz, Dix and many others.
The building was renovated and extended by swiss star architects Herzog & De Meuron in 2015.
The MAMC in Strasbourg houses permanent and temporary exhibitions with artists like Monet, Sisley, Magritte, Ernst, Kandinsky. The centerpiece of the museum is a majestic work by Gustave Doré entitled Le Preatorium which is over 9 m high.
The museum is a great entrypoint into Strasbourg centre.
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Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
1 Pl. Hans-Jean-ArpThe MAMC in Strasbourg houses permanent and temporary exhibitions with artists like Monet, Sisley, Magritte, Ernst, Kandinsky. The centerpiece of the museum is a majestic work by Gustave Doré entitled Le Preatorium which is over 9 m high.
The museum is a great entrypoint into Strasbourg centre.
The Seigneurie offers exhibits and workshops that will guide you through the history of the region with themes such as architecture, winegrowing and traditional crafts.
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Les Ateliers de la Seigneurie
1 Pl. de la MairieThe Seigneurie offers exhibits and workshops that will guide you through the history of the region with themes such as architecture, winegrowing and traditional crafts.
Food scene
Great traditional restaurant recommended by the Michelin guide. Their ingredients are all sourced from local villages and they offer the best wine pairings from the region.
Am Lindeplatzel
71 Rue PrincipaleGreat traditional restaurant recommended by the Michelin guide. Their ingredients are all sourced from local villages and they offer the best wine pairings from the region.
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Samgöngur
Save when taking the train
The ALSA+24H ticket lets you use all SNCF trains, Réseau67 buses and local public transport to go virtually anywhere in Alsace or Bas-Rhin with a single ticket and for a discounted price.
Group tariffs are also available.