Top Attractions
Alsace is home to a variety of attractions that reflect its rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. Here's a list of top attractions in the region, excluding specific towns but focusing on landmarks and sites of interest:
Strasbourg and Surrounding Area
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg: A Gothic architectural marvel with intricate details and an impressive astronomical clock.
Petite France: Picturesque district with canals and traditional half-timbered houses.
Barrage Vauban: A 17th-century dam and example of Vauban's military architecture with views of the Ill River.
Northern Vosges and Surrounding Area
Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park: Protected area around La Petite Pierre with stunning landscapes and historical sites.
Château de La Petite-Pierre: Historical site within the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park.
Château du Fleckenstein: A 12th-century rock castle offering medieval experiences and views.
Château du Haut-Barr: Ruins of a 12th-century castle with panoramic views of forests and valleys.
The Ouvrage Schoenenbourg Fort: A key part of the Maginot Line, showcasing France's military history.
The Vosges Mountains
Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle: Medieval castle in the Vosges Mountains with panoramic views of Alsace.
Mont Sainte-Odile Abbey: Historic monastery with serene surroundings and views.
The Vosges Mountains: Outdoor activities like hiking and skiing amid breathtaking landscapes.
Mulhouse and Southern Alsace
Ecomusée d'Alsace: Open-air museum near Mulhouse depicting early 20th-century Alsatian village life.
Cité de l'Automobile: Car museum in Mulhouse with an extensive collection, including Bugatti vehicles.
The Cité du Train: Europe's largest railway museum with a vast exhibition of locomotives and rolling stock.
Le Struthof - Former Concentration Camp: Memorial and museum near Natzwiller, dedicated to the victims of the only concentration camp on French territory during WWII.
Colmar and Surrounding Area
Unterlinden Museum: Houses the Isenheim Altarpiece and a collection of Rhineland art.
The Toy Museum: Showcases toys from the 19th century to today, located in Colmar.
Other Notable Areas in Alsace
Alsace Wine Route: Offers wine tasting and vineyard tours through vine-covered hills and past ancient castles.
The Rhine River: Offers boat tours and leisure activities along the natural border between Alsace and Germany.
Humanist Library of Sélestat: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with a significant collection of Renaissance manuscripts and works.
The Bruche Valley Railway: Provides scenic rides through the picturesque landscapes of the Bruche Valley.