Alsace places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Alsace region. See also our Alsace travel guide.
Altkirch (Haut-Rhin)
In the oldest part of Altkirch you can still see part of the defensive walls and a medieval gateway into the town See guide
Barr (Bas-Rhin)
Less visited than many, Barr is something of an undiscovered gem among the popular Alsace villages See guide
Bergheim (Haut-Rhin)
The original fortified walls still surround the very picturesque village of Bergheim See guide
Chateau d'Andlau (Bas-Rhin)
It is the views as much as the castle itself at Chateau Andlau that provide a substantial part of the attraction See guide
Chateau de Fleckenstein (Bas-Rhin)
The Chateau de Fleckenstein is one of the most imposing ruined castles along the Route des Chateaux in Alsace See guide
Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg (Bas-Rhin)
The substantial Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg is one of the most visited and most substantial in Alsace, and has a fascinating history - and stunning views See guide Advertisement
Colmar (Haut-Rhin)
The medieval centre of Colmar, with brightly painted half-timbered houses along the canalside, is extremely attractive See guide
Ebersmunster (Bas-Rhin)
The remarkable baroque style Abbey Church of Ebersmunster is the principal place of interest in this village See guide
Eguisheim (Haut-Rhin)
Of the many beautiful traditional villages in Alsace, Eguisheim is one of our favourites See guide
Epfig (Bas-Rhin)
After exploring Epfig village be sure to visit the 11th century chapel to see the frescoes and the vaulted ceiling See guide
Guebwiller (Haut-Rhin)
In Guebwilller it is the part of the town along the canal and also the churches that are the highlight for visitors See guide
Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Haguenau is a town with several interesting monuments, churches and museums to visit See guide
Hoffen (Bas-Rhin)
In the heart of the Outre-Foret region, Hoffen is a small village but with very lovely white half-timbered houses See guide
Hunawihr (Haut-Rhin)
In the heart of the Alsace wine region you should visit Hunawihr, now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' See guide
Hunspach (Bas-Rhin)
The flowers, gardens and beautifully maintained old houses, all painted white, ensure that Hunspach is a highlight for visitors to Alsace See guide Advertisement
Kaysersberg (Haut-Rhin)
The historic centre of Kaysersberg is very attractive, and the half-timbered houses along the river make it unmissable! See guide
Kientzheim (Bas-Rhin)
As well as the village itself there are several popular attractions close to Kientzheim including a castle, a stork park and a monkey sanctuary See guide
Le Struthof (Bas-Rhin)
Le Struthof is the only Nazi Concentration camp to have been built in France during the Second World War See guide
Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
The small town of Lembach is within the heart of the wooded valleys of the Vosges Regional Natural Park See guide
Marmoutier (Bas-Rhin)
It is the abbey, and in particular its ornate facade, that is the highlight of your visit to Marmoutier See guide
Mittelbergheim (Bas-Rhin)
Mittelbergheim is one of several Alsave villages classed among the most beautiful in France, and a local base for wine production and tasting See guide
Molsheim (Bas-Rhin)
Although Molsheim is now quite a large town it is the small historic centre that will be of interest to visitors See guide
Mont-Sainte-Odile (Bas-Rhin)
Mont-Saint-Odile is a very popular pilgrimage destination, and has been since the mircles of Odile in the 7th century See guide
Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
Often ignored as an 'industrial town' Mulhouse actually has an attractive centre around the Place de la Reunion and several important museums See guide
Munster (Haut-Rhin)
Munster was very badly damaged during the First World War but careful renovation means there is still quite a lot of interesting monuments to see See guide
Murbach abbey (Haut-Rhin)
The remains of the abbey at Murbach, the surrounding gardens and its position in a wooded valley make it a very attractive place to visit See guide
Neuf-Brisach (Haut-Rhin)
Neuf-Brisach is unique in being a town that was entirely designed by Vauban, an important 18th century military engineer See guide
Neuwiller-les-Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
As well as the pretty half-timbered houses, the centre of Neuwiller-les-Saverne is dominated by two imposing churches See guide
Obernai (Bas-Rhin)
Obernai is perhaps the town in Alsace that has best preserved its original 15th century aspect See guide
Ottmarsheim (Haut-Rhin)
The Abbey church of Ottmarsheim is said to be the oldest church in Alsace, and is very unusual in having an octagonal plan See guide
Ribeauville (Haut-Rhin)
The traditional coloured houses and the castle poised high above the town make Ribeauvillé a pleasant place to explore See guide
Riquewihr (Haut-Rhin)
Riquewihr is very lovely and has less to undermine its medieval charm than almost any of the Alsace villages See guide
Rosheim (Bas-Rhin)
The roman style church is one highlight in Rosheim, and the oldest bakery in Alsace is another! See guide
Rouffach (Haut-Rhin)
Perhaps less exceptional than some Alsace towns we still enjoyed exploring the centre of Rouffach See guide
Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
The Chateau des Rohans dominates the medieval heart of Saverne, well placed for exploring the Vosges mountains See guide
Selestat (Bas-Rhin)
One interesting feature of Selestat is the very wide range of architectural styles seen in the buildings and monuments See guide
Soultz-Haut-Rhin (Haut-Rhin)
In Soultz-Haut-Rhin an unusual characteristic is that many of the old houses are in stone rather than half-timbered as is common in the region See guide
Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin)
The city of Strasbourg is one of the most important in France, and also one of the most attractive. At least a day to explore is very recommended! See guide
Strasbourg cathedral (Bas-Rhin)
Strasbourg cathedral is a gothic style construction with a remarkable facade and beautiful stained glass windows See guide
Turckheim (Haut-Rhin)
There is lots of interest to see here in Turckheim, one of the prettiest of the Alsace towns See guide
Ungersheim (Haut-Rhin)
The Ecomuseum at Ungershim is a fascinating reconstruction of an entire medieval Alsace village using buildings from across the region See guide
Wasselonne (Bas-Rhin)
Although lacking major monuments Wasselonee is a pleasant town to explore when you are in the region See guide
Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
Close to the French border with Germany, Wissembourg has many sights of interest and is also well placed to explore this area See guideFor more information see the Alsace guide
Tourist attractions to visit in Alsace
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
UNESCO world heritage sites
Neuf-Brisach ville neuve (Vauban fortifications): See tourist guide
Strasbourg Grand Ile: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Eguisheim: See tourist guide
Hunawihr: See tourist guide
Hunspach: See tourist guide
Mittelbergheim: See tourist guide
Riquewihr: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Obernai: See tourist guide
Thann
Wissembourg: See tourist guide
Regional Natural Parcs
Vosges-du-Nord
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Colmar: See tourist guide
Strasbourg: See tourist guide
Towns of Art and History
Guebwiller: See tourist guide
Mulhouse: See tourist guide
Strasbourg: See tourist guide
4* Towns in Bloom
Bergheim: See tourist guide
Bischheim
Colmar: See tourist guide
Diebolsheim
Drusenheim
Eguisheim: See tourist guide
Guebwiller: See tourist guide
Hirtzbach
Huningue
Itterswiller
Marckolsheim
Masevaux
Ribeauville: See tourist guide
Sausheim
Soultzmatt
Zoo or wildlife park
Cigoland
Parc zoologique et botanique de Mulhouse
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