Our guide
When you think of Alsace, you probably picture Strasbourg and Colmar, the Wine Route, and the half-timbered villages. But the region has so much more to offer: between remarkable heritage, unspoiled nature, and delicious traditions, Alsace is an ideal destination to explore by train and without a car.
Alsace is crisscrossed by cycling routes such as EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea Francigena or the Alsace Wine Cycle Route. Between the Vosges mountains and the Alsace plain, you can alternate between hikes in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, walks through the Haguenau Forest, or excursions in the Munster Valley. In summer and winter alike, these landscapes are perfect to explore on foot, by bike… or even on snowshoes!
No trip to Alsace would be complete without Strasbourg and its Gothic cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or Colmar, with its “Little Venice” and the Unterlinden Museum. But Alsace is also a mosaic of villages classified among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” (Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Hunspach, or Kaysersberg), impressive castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, and medieval ramparts like those of Wissembourg. All this, along with outdoor activities and lesser-known gems, is easy to explore without a car.
Alsace also surprises with its cultural energy. From the Cité du Train and the vibrant street art scene in Mulhouse, to the Humanist Library in Sélestat, and the museums of Modern and Contemporary Art or European Architecture in Strasbourg… not to mention the many historic sites accessible by train, as well as festivals et events that bring the region to life all year long!
Alsace is also a land of gastronomy: choucroute, flammekueche, pretzels, kougelhopf… not to mention the world-renowned Alsace wines. For a true local experience, stop by a traditional winstub or visit one of the region’s magical Christmas markets, an iconic tradition.
Easily accessible by train from all over France and Europe, Alsace is perfect for car-free getaways and micro-adventures:
