Every year at Christmas time, treasure hunts transform Alsace’s towns and villages into mini adventure playgrounds. It’s a fun and original way to discover Alsace. This year, we tested the concept in Huningue, in a refreshingly contemporary setting on the banks of the Rhine. The essentials at a glance My Thoughts on the Huningue Treasure […]
To soak up the gastronomic flavors and discover the culinary traditions of Alsace, nothing beats a little stopover in Gloutonnie, better known as Christkindlsmärik! The Strasbourg Christmas Market is Alsace in a nutshell. The fumes of mulled wine, the smell of cinnamon and grilled meats tickle your nostrils… Discover the gourmet specialties of an Alsatian […]
During the Christmas period, Alsace is divided into 7 “countries”, a division aiming at grouping the territories according to their Christmas traditions. The Land of Lights is located around Saverne, west of Strasbourg and north of Alsace. It includes the towns of Bouxwiller, Wasselonne, Marmoutier, la Petite Pierre and Hengwiller. Here is an article that […]