Top Things to do in Alsace
10 Sights & Landmarks in Alsace That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Alsace, France including Vins Sipp Mack, Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, La Petite France, Ancien camp de concentration de Natzweiler-Struthof, Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg, Little Venice, Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile, Chateau Girsberg, Barrage Vauban, Vieille ville d'Eguisheim.
Restaurants in Alsace
1. Vins Sipp Mack
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Certified organic Alsace wines - tastings and sales at the cellar door. Our self-catered apartments at the winery are perfectly located for those looking to discover the region's wines and gastronomy.
2. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
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4.5 based on 14,746 reviews
This huge cathedral, Strasbourg's most famous landmark, is an intimidating example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.
Reviewed By garryh702 - Port Coquitlam, Canada
From your first glimpse of the magnificent structure from blocks away to the breath-taking view when you enter the square surrounding this gigantic almost-eerie Gothic monument, it is truly overwhelming and awe-inspiring. My opinion is that it surpasses it's namesake - Notre Dame in Paris. Inside, the huge rose window, the pipe organ, the astrological clock all are simply amazing - especially when you consider they are all 5 or 6 centuries old.
3. La Petite France
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4.5 based on 10,198 reviews
Strasbourg's historic neighborhood is a serene collection of cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and 16th-century buildings.
Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States
Strasbourg's historic district La Petite France is gorgeous, complete with canals, bridges and half-timbered architecture.Just what you would expect to see in a "Once Upon A Time" fairy tale. Don't miss this area when in Strasbourg.
4. Ancien camp de concentration de Natzweiler-Struthof
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4.5 based on 696 reviews
Site officiel de l'ancien camp de concentration de Natzweiler-Struthof, le seul camp nazi sur le territoire français, alors en Alsace annexée
Reviewed By Titch-the-Witch - Romanel, Switzerland
This is a beautiful location with a horrific history. I think this is one of the lesser known concentration camps but it is worth a visit. It is set on a fairly steep slope which was an additional problem for those interned here. There is a film in the main building as well as information about other camps. On the site itself there are only a few barracks left, including one used for "experiments" on the prisoners where there is also a gas chamber and a cremation oven. Off the main site there is another gas chamber in what used to be a hall used for parties. It is thought-provoking and shocking that over 20,000 people perished here. I don't consider this would be a suitable visit for younger children.
5. Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg
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4.5 based on 3,211 reviews
This fairy tale castle looks down majestically across the Alsace plain for more then 850 years. Towering at 757 m over picture perfect villages and colourful vineyards, it is one of France's most widely visited castles. Restored in the early 20th century, its current state reflects how it looked in the 15th century. Passing the main gate of the impressive Haut-Koenigsbourg is to enter the medieval world. An enjoyable and breathtaking experience! The castle is open all year round except 1 January, 1 May, 10 July (Tour de France 2019) and 25 December.
Reviewed By andreit258 - Ploiesti, Romania
If you go in Alsace this is one of the things to see on that trip. A restored castle on top of a beautiful hill, where from you can see the surrounding vineyards Beautiful
6. Little Venice
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4.5 based on 5,798 reviews
The « little Venice » is the name given to the course of the Lauch in Colmar. This name probably came from the original line of the houses on both sides of the river, which serves the southeast of the city. This district starts behind the Koïfhus, goes through the fishmonger's district and to the bridges Turenne and Saint-Pierre. It is therefore at the beginning of the Krutenau, whose etymology refers to places of market gardening on the outskirts of the towns. Originally inhabited by a rural community of wine-producers, market gardeners and boatmen, the Krutenau stretches out around the Turenne Street that the marshal took in 1674 for his triumphant entry in the city. Boat rides are possible there.
Reviewed By andim122 - York, United Kingdom
This is a key area of Colmar and contains a small river (canal) that runs through it - this was because the market gardeners in the past used to grow their produce outside the city and then brought it in in small boats You can take a small boat and cruise the area and get a different view of the old town houses
7. Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile
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4.5 based on 1,520 reviews
8. Chateau Girsberg
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
9. Barrage Vauban
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4.5 based on 1,762 reviews
Reviewed By patrickjj
Make sure you get onto the roof terrace of the barrage - you get a great view of old Strasbourg and of Petit France.
10. Vieille ville d'Eguisheim
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4.5 based on 1,688 reviews
Reviewed By stephanb617
beautiful old village, nicely made-up to please modern tourists, with lots of nice spots to see, restaurants, shops etc. and vineries, many of them bio, in a pleasant countyside
