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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]