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The Strasbourg Christmas Market, the famous Christkindelsmärik, is probably—along with the Colmar Christmas Market—the best known in Alsace. There are about ten markets scattered throughout the historic center, a giant Christmas tree on Place Kléber, and entire alleys decked out in holiday decorations… It’s hard to tell you everything in just a few lines, but […]
The Sélestat Christmas market isn’t your typical Christmas market. There are certainly little Christmas villages with chalets, but that’s not the town’s main attraction during the holiday season. In fact, people come to Sélestat for the activities centered around the Christmas tree—a great way to add some variety to the Christmas experience in Alsace in […]
Both fun and unusual, barefoot trails are a great family activity in Alsace. Here are the barefoot trails we tested in Alsace. Walk on the Barefoot Trail of Lac Blanc The Lac Blanc Barefoot Trail is located within the Lac Blanc Adventure Park. The Lac Blanc is a ski resort near Colmar. In the summer, […]
Next to the Rhine and the German border, just east of Colmar, stands Neuf-Brisach, a star of pink sandstone unique in the world. Designed by Vauban for Louis XIV, this ideal city was built in a record 4 years! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s much more than just a fortress: it’s a […]
Hunspach is a charming village in northern Alsace that was voted Favorite of the French in 2020. Off the beaten track, Hunspach is a village I recommend you visit! My opinion in brief I liked I liked less A brief history of Hunspach Hunspach is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1298. […]
Visiting an old mine, a boring activity? This is one of the most memorable visits I’ve made. Carreau Rodolphe, located in Pulversheim, is one of the mines in the potash basin north of Mulhouse. My summary I liked I liked less What is Alsace potash? You’ve probably already heard of them, or seen a poster […]
The Spa Chez Julien is one of the most famous spas inAlsace. If you ask someone which is the best spa in Alsace, they’ll usually say Chez Julien or La Cheneaudière. Having tried both, I have to say that La Cheneaudière remains at the top of my personal ranking, but I really like Chez Julien […]
The castle of Haut-Barr is located in Saverne, in the north of Alsace. I recommend a visit, both for the castle itself and for its location and panoramic view! Visit to Château du Haut-Barr I’m not usually a fan of castles, even less of the ruined ones, but this one is well worth a visit: […]
The Obernai Christmas market is one of my favorites in Alsace. In this article, I’ll share my tips for visiting, my favorite spots, and all the practical information you need to enjoy it to the fullest in 2026! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Obernai Christmas Market I liked I liked less […]