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Sporting hike to the castles of Bernstein, Ramstein and Ortenburg
By Léa Davy

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! […]

Walk to the Nideck waterfall and the castle ruins
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Visit of the Ryumon Ji Zen Temple in Weiterswiller
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Bicycle tour “Beers and hops” in the Zorn region (25km)
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s a cycling loop in Alsace off the beaten track, allowing you to discover the Pays de la Zorn, northwest of Strasbourg and southwest of Haguenau. I suggest the local loop 227 of Alsace by bike, called “Bières et houblonnières”: a rather tempting program, isn’t it? The course is 25km long and has a 200m […]

3-country cycling loop – Between France, Germany and Switzerland (40km)
By Laurène Philippot

In Alsace, we like to cross borders to visit our neighbors! Here’s a cycling loop in the south of Alsace, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, passing through 3 countries: France, Germany and Switzerland. This is the BL 979 – Petite Boucle des 3 Pays de l’Alsace à vélo. It’s about 40km long and easy: flat […]

Taaka Beer spa, the beer spa of Strasbourg
By Laurène Philippot

Are you looking for an unusual spa in Alsace? Taaka Beer Spa, a beer spa located in the center of Strasbourg, is what you need! I tested this unique place with a friend and give you my opinion on this unique experience among Alsatian spas, which can also be a good idea for an activity […]

Visit Alsace in 3 days – My tour idea
By Laurène Philippot

You want to spend 3 days in Alsace? Great idea! A 3-day long weekend is of course not enough to discover all the wonders the region has to offer, but it will be a good start to give you an overview and visit the must-sees. You’ll have to come back for the rest! I propose […]

Visit the Alsace-Moselle Memorial in Schirmeck
By Laurène Philippot

The Alsace-Moselle Memorial, located in Schirmeck in the Bruche Valley, is a museum that retraces the history of Alsace and Moselle from 1870 to the post-war period, with a particular focus on the Second World War (1939-1945). Put like that, it can seem boring but the museum is really well done and interesting. It is […]

Visit of the European Parliament in Strasbourg
By Thibaut Bernardin

Strasbourg shares the title of European capital with Brussels. The good news is that you can visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg and learn more about the European institutions. It’s a great way to broaden your horizons, even if it’s raining in Strasbourg. The Essentials at a Glance My Thoughts on the Tour of the […]