Top Things to do in Haut-Rhin
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What to do and see in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Haut-Rhin, France including Musee Unterlinden, Little Venice, Cite de l'Automobile, Cite du Train - Patrimoine SNCF, Hartmannswillerkopf, Vieille ville d'Eguisheim, Vieille Ville, Old Town, Musee Memorial Le Linge, Maison Pfister.
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1. Musee Unterlinden
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4.5 based on 1,605 reviews
Vast collection of paintings and sculptures features the Retable d'Issenheim (Issenheim Altarpiece,) considered to be the most important piece of art in the museum.
Reviewed By 922sirins - Kyrenia, Cyprus
It was used as a Monastery in 13AD when constructed. Later on in 19AD turned into a Museum as a Romanesque -Gothic syle. Nowadays you can see the paintings remaining from Medieval time. Artists such as Monet, Dubuffet and picasso paintings are also exhebited. Intereting place to see.
2. Little Venice
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4.5 based on 5,798 reviews
The « little Venice » is the name given to the course of the Lauch in Colmar. This name probably came from the original line of the houses on both sides of the river, which serves the southeast of the city. This district starts behind the Koïfhus, goes through the fishmonger's district and to the bridges Turenne and Saint-Pierre. It is therefore at the beginning of the Krutenau, whose etymology refers to places of market gardening on the outskirts of the towns. Originally inhabited by a rural community of wine-producers, market gardeners and boatmen, the Krutenau stretches out around the Turenne Street that the marshal took in 1674 for his triumphant entry in the city. Boat rides are possible there.
Reviewed By andim122 - York, United Kingdom
This is a key area of Colmar and contains a small river (canal) that runs through it - this was because the market gardeners in the past used to grow their produce outside the city and then brought it in in small boats You can take a small boat and cruise the area and get a different view of the old town houses
3. Cite de l'Automobile
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4.5 based on 2,723 reviews
With 400 vehicles on show, the Schlumpf Collection is certainly the most prestigious collection in the world. This is demonstrated by the two Bugatti Royales, including the famous Coupé Napoléon, the 150 Bugatti, Hispano-Suiza, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Maybach, Mercedes models, etc. From the first car, a Panhard-Levassor from 1894, to the present day, the Cité de l'Automobile brings the saga of the automobile to life. A living history as visitors can start a vintage car with a crank.
Reviewed By U5740AYdavidj
With over 400 vehicles in sparkling condition , it is said to be the largest auto museum in the world , a real must see if you are anything of a car enthusiast , impossible to do it full justice in one visit . Only one criticism , it is heavily slanted to French makes , particularly Bugatti’s , and you have to search very hard to find he odd Bentley , Jag , or Aston Martin .
4. Cite du Train - Patrimoine SNCF
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4.5 based on 1,614 reviews
Visit the Cité du Train in Mulhouse and discover two centuries of history and the largest railway museum in Europe spread over 60,000 m². At the heart of SNCF heritage, the Cité du Train takes you back to France’s great railway adventure, from its origins in 1827 to the present day. • The Scenic Route: 27 items based on 6 themes in the spectacular atmosphere of a movie set. • The Platforms of History: 64 items of railway equipment retracing the chronology of the railways in France. • Railway Panorama: exhibition and outdoor activity area with a breathtaking view of modern trains circulating.
Reviewed By Mrsdibble - Athens, Greece
Beautifully displayed selection of all eras of locomotives. From the earliest steam to modern day 500kph electrics. Trains from French Emperors and Présidents and everything in between. Also the biggest and most detailed model train set - over 12 meters long. A sight to behold. Original film and video displays and antique carriages decorated and set up in their original style- when 1st Class was fitted with armchairs. Those were the days!
5. Hartmannswillerkopf
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4.5 based on 236 reviews
Le massif du Hartmannswillerkopf est un éperon rocheux pyramidal surplombant la plaine d’Alsace. Culminant à 956 mètres, cette position stratégique est l’enjeu de furieuses batailles qui s’échelonnent entre décembre 1914 et janvier 1916. Le champ de bataille porte les traces des combats qui ont causé la perte de 30 000 soldats français et allemands. Fortifié tout au long de la Grande Guerre, on peut aujourd’hui encore y voir de nombreux abris et des kilomètres de tranchées dans un état de conservation remarquable.
Reviewed By Sc6874 - Tisbury, United Kingdom
Such is the nature of the terrain in the Vosges that the battlefields of over 100 years ago remain remarkably intact. This important national monument is clearly visible from the Route des Cretes and now has a modern museum opened in 2016 by the President of France as well as a moving memorial and cemetery. The museum tells the story of the battles of 1914 -15 well, but the essential is to walk to the Vieil Armand itself. Although this is quite strenuous, the experience of exploring the trench complexes which remain almost unchanged is both uncanny and deeply moving. There are stunning views of Mulhouse from the top which bring home the proximity of the fighting to the daily lives of those living in Alsace, (and the contrast between the British and French experience on the Home Front in the Great War). Some care is needed on the site: strong walking shoes are essential; and, it is very easy to become disoriented in the trench systems so close attention is needed when exploring. This is a most important site, that is complimentary to others, such as Le Ligne also on the Route Des Cretes. It should be on every serious military historian's "to do" list, but is strongly recommended for general visitors as an unusual opportunity to see at first hand what warfare is really like.
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Old Town
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4.5 based on 4,580 reviews
Colmar is located near Germany and Switzerland, between the Vosges and the Rhine, Strasbourg and Mulhouse. With its 67,000 inhabitants, it retains a 'country town' atmosphere which contributes so much to its charm. The city offers visitors a fascinating insight into 1,000 years of European history through its exceptional heritage. Wonderfully preserved from the ravages of time, its homogenous historical centre is classed as a 'protected area' and has benefited from careful restoration and ongoing improvements for more than 25 years. Colmar is really a condensed version of the Alsace region. Walking in its streets is like visiting à huge movie set with hundreds of century-old half-timbered houses, lovely canals and flourished pedestrian town center. The city has an impressive selection of quality restaurants and shops selling high-quality local products... Not to miss: the romantic and world famous district of 'the Little Venice'. Colmar is also the capital of Alsace wines and is nestled at the foot of the vineyard next to many idyllic villages. The city hosts the annual Wine Fair of Alsace in august, that has gone through six decades. This event gathers approximately 300 000 people during 15 days of music, party and wine tasting. The city with multicolored houses is also the birthplace of sculptor Bartholdi, father of the famous Statue of Liberty in New York and of Hansi, the well known illustrator of Alsace. The culture vultures will complete their visit by one of its 5 museums. We especially suggest to visit the Unterlinden Museum to discover and admire its wonderful Issenheim Altarpiece or the Toy Museum, if you're looking for something to do with your kids.
Reviewed By laczkozsu - Debrecen, Hungary
Before our trip a saw lots of pictures about this town but the reality was even better and nicer. Walking in the narrow streets among the charming multicolour half-timbered houses, I felt like a happy character in a romantic fairy tale. The capital of Alsace is one of the most beautiful place I've ever been. I liked the nice windows with colourful flowers and the illuminated houses on Friday and Saturday. Everybody must visit this town!
9. Musee Memorial Le Linge
10. Maison Pfister
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4.5 based on 556 reviews
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Reviewed By KiwiKerry53 - Wellington, New Zealand
A bourgeois house built in 1537 by Louis Scherer. The renaissance period house is based on medieval architecture.
