Top Things to do in Alsace
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What to do and see in Alsace, Grand Est: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Alsace, France including Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg, Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile, Barrage Vauban, Fort Ducrot, Chateau Fort de Fleckenstein, Pont Couverts, Parcours Historique d'Obernai, Vieille ville d'Eguisheim, Vieille Ville.
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1. 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.
2. 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
3. Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile
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4.5 based on 1,520 reviews
4. 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.
5. Fort Ducrot
6. Chateau Fort de Fleckenstein
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4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By damiend0g2013 - Heidelberg, Germany
We love castles and we love ruins so this castle ruin did not disappoint at all! This one has been on our list for a couple years and we finally made the trip down. Just incredible all around. From the easy parking to starting up the hill to the base there was information being taught. You learn about how they made charcoal. The base camp had a nice souvenir store and cafe. We payed to play a game with the kids on our way to the castle and had a great time! I highly suggest doing the Castle of Challenges with Hugo game! We all had fun finding clues and solving the questions on the “long way” up. When we got to the castle, it was very impressive. Information boards everywhere about the area and the game continues to teach you and continue the fun! Incredible views from the top! Such a cool castle! When you finish your game be sure you make time to check your answers back at the P’tit Fleck and get a fun picture taken as your prize! Wear good shoes for climbing as the sandstone and stairs are a little slippery. Also if you have a full day, you can hike to 3 other castles close by which we will do next time. Another quick fact we found interesting as we are living in Heidelberg and love our castle there, the French general responsible for the destruction of Fleckenstein is also responsible for the complete destruction of the surrounding castles and Heidelberg castle.
7. Pont Couverts
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4.5 based on 681 reviews
Reviewed By catrionah707 - Teddington, United Kingdom
Pont Couvert has great views across Barrage Vauban - and equally the best views of Pont Couvert are from Barrage Vauban. It gets pretty busy during the day, but worth getting up early before anyone else is there, to see the sunrise (or stay late to watch the sunset).
8. Parcours Historique d'Obernai
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4.5 based on 275 reviews
The discovery paths leads you to the main sights of the old town. On this path you will find information panels from the historical trail of Obernai.
Reviewed By adancing - Beirut, Lebanon
On our way from Strasbourg to Colmar, we passed by this charming little town and toured the old town and historical part of the city, it was beautiful and the weather was perfect, it has this picturesque look and charm...
9. 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
10. Vieille Ville
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4.5 based on 1,448 reviews
Reviewed By K5697PTrobinf - Virton, Belgium
In this village, you can find amazing streets, a lot of typical food shops, souvenir shops and a Christmas shoo which is opened the all year (but is quite expensive). There are also several places for the wine tasting and where you can also buy wine. There are a lot of restaurants but most of the time you can't reserve a table /!\ It's quite difficult to park and it's not free most of the time. For a free parking, it's better to go in the bottom of the village. During Christmas time, there is a Christmas market. Around the village, it's full of vineyard.
