The Castle of Guirbaden is not the best known of the Alsatian castles. The Haut-Koenigsbourg, the Haut-Barr or the Hohlandsbourg and the castle of Lichtenberg are better known. However, the castle of Guirbaden is the largest castle in Alsace (2 hectares)! Of course, it is in ruins but it is a beautiful discovery and a […]
The Nideck waterfall is certainly the most famous waterfall of Alsace, and for good reason: with its 25 meters, it is the highest waterfall in Alsace! It took me a little while to decide to go see it because I was a little afraid of the crowds and of being disappointed, but I actually really […]
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 is a bicycle loop in Alsace off the beaten track, which allows you to discover the Zorn region, northwest of Strasbourg and southwest of Haguenau. The area is not very well known by tourists but is nevertheless very pleasant: what if we discovered it by bike? I propose you here the local loop 227 […]
As you know, in Alsace we like to cross borders to visit our neighbors! I propose you here a cycling loop in the south of Alsace, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, allowing to pass by 3 countries: France, Germany and Switzerland. It is about the BL 979 – Small loop of the 3 countries of […]
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 […]
The circuit of the 3 rocks is one of the classic hikes of La Petite Pierre, not to say unavoidable! This hike in Alsace allows you to discover the typical sandstone rocks of the Northern Vosges passing by the rocks of the Raven, the Païens and the White Rock. La Petite Pierre, in the heart […]