We are lucky in Alsace, we have many spas of very good quality. With The Woodness Spa, I tested a spa that’s quite different from the others: it’s not attached to a hotel, it’s much smaller, but it’s private. My summary I liked I liked a little less An intimate spa The Woodness Spa is […]
For this unusual hike, I’m taking you to Sasbachwalden, in the Black Forest, in Germany. Two routes called “Schnapsbrunnenwege” (schnapps fountain paths – quite a program, eh?) exist in this delightful Black Forest wine village 40km from Strasbourg. My summary I liked I liked a little less Concept of the schnapps tour Some friends had […]
Foodies, take note—you’re sure to love Colmar’s covered market! It’s a permanent market, open Tuesday through Sunday, located in the heart of Colmar’s old town. Even if you don’t plan to buy anything, I highly recommend stopping by during your visit to Colmar because it’s a wonderful place. The essentials at a glance My Review […]
A reconstructed castle overlooking Wintzenheim, a rampart walk with a 360° view, and kids having fun searching for traces of the dragon: Château du Hohlandsbourg has plenty going for it as a family outing near Colmar. Located on the Route des Cinq Châteaux, next to Colmar and the Alsace Wine Route, it takes 1.5 to […]
Why not take a stroll to Guirbaden Castle, the largest fortified castle in Alsace? It’s located high above the village of Mollkirch, close to the Bruche Valley, and makes a perfect hiking destination from Grendelbruch! My summary I liked I liked a little less Easy hike from Grendelbruch The Castle of Guirbaden is not the […]
There’s an original activity to try out in Aspach-Michelbach: the Sud-Alsace velorail. I’d been wanting to try it for a long time, but never had the chance. When I heard that a velorail was opening near my home, I didn’t hesitate! My summary I liked I liked a little less A 2-hour walk There are […]
Three castles in one hike, with magnificent views, rocky outcrops and ridge paths – doesn’t that make you want to? Let’s head for the heights of Dambach-la-Ville and Scherwiller, just 40 minutes from Strasbourg. This sporty 16 km loop hike has 800 metres of ascent and 800 metres of descent, so don’t neglect your equipment! […]
The Cascade du Nideck is certainly the most famous waterfall in Alsace, and for good reason: at 25 metres, it’s the highest waterfall in Alsace! It took me a while to decide to go and see it, as I was a little afraid of the crowds and of being disappointed, but I actually really liked […]
Here is an unusual place that I am happy to have discovered near La Petite Pierre: the Zen temple Ryumon Ji of Weiterswiller, which means “temple of the dragon door of the old mountain”. It is a Buddhist monastery where a community of monks and nuns lead a monastic life according to the rules of […]