Presentation of Alsace Region

Colmar cityscape

Region Description

The Alsace region is located in the northeast of France, facing Germany. Throughout its long history, the region has a history of being captured and recaptured by Germany, so it is a region that retains a strong German culture. The main city is Strasbourg, and the Alsatian wine fields extend to the south. In the winter, a Christmas market is held and the area is crowded with many tourists.


Cities in Alsace

①Strasbourg
②Colmar
③Mulhouse


①Strasbourg

View of Strasbourg from the cathedral

The central city of the Alsace region. The city is very famous for its Christmas market. Other highlights include the red cathedral, the intricate riverside area, and Petit France.

★★★★★

5h30


②Colmar

Petite France in Colmar

It is a town located south of Strasbourg. It is a popular tourist town with cute pastel-colored half-timbered houses. Alsace is also famous for its wine production.

★★★★

4h30


③Mulhouse

Mulhouse Cathedral

Mulhouse is a city in the southern part of Alsace, with a majestic cathedral and a distinctive town hall in the square in the center of the city. In addition, on the outskirts of town is the largest car museum in Europe, with approximately 500 cars on display from a wide range of eras, from retro cars to modern sports cars.

★★★☆

7h


Specialty in Alsace

Tarte flambé

The Christmas market is one of the most famous in France, as it is influenced by German culture. You can also see its influence in dishes such as choucroute and Gugelhupf, as well as in timber-framed architecture.


Useful Links for Travel

Expedia

There is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.

Hotels.com

There is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.

Booking.com

This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.


Expedia

It is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.


klook

This is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.


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