For this article, I invited Tiphanya from the blog Avenue Reine Mathilde. Tiphanya is specialized in family travel, has been living in Mulhouse for some time and is always on the lookout for good “kid-friendly” addresses. I let him speak to you to present his favorite addresses…
Mulhouse, because of its industrial past, is often shunned. Not beautiful enough, too grey, not enough this and too much that. It is however a pleasant city, with a good streetcar network and some museums that can attract the whole family. Here are my top 5 addresses to try with your family, all of which have been tested and approved by Nine, 4 years old. For more ideas in Alsace, see our article onAlsace with the family.
The botanical and zoological park of Mulhouse
Here is our favorite outing in Mulhouse, to be discovered in any season: the zoo of Mulhouse. It is a beautiful park where the animals are visible to all. No need to hold the little ones to let them enjoy it. We especially recommend the polar bear feeding (and its huge glass pool), the hatching house (to see chicks of all sizes and colors) and the meerkats (just because we like them).
In front of some of the enclosures, quizzes are proposed: the same 4 questions come up again and again and allow the visitor to compare zebras to snakes, turtles, etc.
I liked
- Reduced rate in winter
- Nice playground
- Games to print on the website before the visit
- Picnic areas scattered throughout the zoo
I liked less
- The restaurant is not open every day
- No pedestrian entrance at the bottom of the zoo
Practical information
Children’s specials
Changing table in all the toilets, large play area in two spaces according to age, some stairs but there is always another passage for strollers.
Printable games (for children who can read) are available on the website.
Schedules and rates
You will find here the schedules and prices of the Zoo of Mulhouse.
Animations
Numerous activities are offered regularly throughout the year: photo exhibitions, plant fairs, climate change awareness, etc.
Access
By car
The address is: 111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée – 68100 Mulhouse
Free parking at the entrance.
By public transport
Zoo” bus station (line 30) 150m from the entrance.
Bike parking at the entrance. Be careful, the zoo is located in a high area, plan 40 min by bike from the city center to go, 10 min to return.
The Mozart café
In summer, the
café Mozart
takes its place in the open air, on the temple’s square. But it’s in winter that we discovered it and it’s really a “kid-friendly” address: when we arrived, no less than 3 strollers were installed here and there. And when it’s time to leave, I can add: a calm atmosphere, tasty pastries, waiters who don’t bat an eye at the children.
The menu offers Damman teas, a fragrant if somewhat light hot chocolate (Nine tested the Venezuelan) and pastries from the Jacques patisserie next door. I had been advised the chocolate pie, but absent from the choice of the day, we discovered the Crottin and the Prince.
Nine’s conclusion: “It’s so good that I want to come back here”.
I liked
- Don’t be stared at when entering with a child
- The delicacy of pastries
- The view on the temple
- The efficiency of the service
I liked less
- The hot chocolate was not smooth enough
- Not knowing where the entrance is
Practical information
Children’s specials
High chairs are available, a changing table is available in the toilets of the shopping mall (10m from the entrance of the café). There is room to keep a stroller next to you.
Schedules and rates
Every day from 8:45 am to 6:30 pm. My bill:
- 7,90€ for a tea and a piece of cake.
- 7,70€ for a hot chocolate and a slice of cake, which a 4 year old child can totally swallow.
Access
The entrance is either on the first floor of the small shopping center, or through the door that seems to open onto the offices to the right of the Hansi store.
By car
The address is: 25 place de la Réunion 68200 Mulhouse
Located in the heart of the pedestrian zone of Mulhouse, difficult car parking.
By public transport
Large bicycle parking right in front.
The Ecomuseum of Alsace
TheEcomuseum of Alsace was chosen by Nine as her favorite address in Mulhouse. I tried to explain to him that the ecomuseum is not in Mulhouse, but next door. However, as it is possible to go there in 15min by train + 15min by bike, we can say that for her, the eco-museum is in Mulhouse.
In this Alsatian village, you can bake cakes (during the Advent period), see pigs, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage: all children will love it. That’s what she says.
I can add that the pastries are delicious, that in summer it is cool in the houses, that the boat ride is a change of scenery, that I learn something new with each visit. In three visits this year, Nine also carved a sugar beet into a candle holder, made a wax candle and a clay snake.
I liked
- Regular animations every day
- Seasonal animations
- Sympathy of employees and volunteers
- The bakery
I liked less
- The toilets that always seem far away
- The price for a whole family
Practical information
Children’s specials
Strollers can go everywhere in the village, but it will be difficult to visit most of the houses. It is possible to heat a bottle or a jar. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park. Children can run around freely just watching the tractor and carriage.
Schedules and rates
You will find here the schedules and prices of the ecomuseum.
Animations
Many animations are organized. Consult the program on the website of the ecomuseum.
Access
By car
The address is as follows: Chemin du Grosswald, 68190 Ungersheim
It takes 20 minutes from Mulhouse. Free parking at the entrance.
By public transport
For more information, visit the Ecomuseum website. You can also view your itinerary directly on Fluo.
By bike from the station of Bollwiller it is necessary to allow 15 minutes, to follow the direction “parc du petit prince” because the ecomuseum is badly indicated. No bike lanes all along the road.
The Train City
All children love trains and many parents and grandparents associate them with fond memories of travel. The Cité du train consists of two rooms (both huge) and presents both the historical and technical aspects of the machines.
If the first room is fun for the children, the second one is only fun for them because of the train ride. I recommend ending with a coloring session in the children’s playroom: one adult gets a well-deserved sit-down break while the others can finish satisfying their curiosity.
Don’t hesitate to plan at least 2 hours to do the tour.
I liked
- A very playful 1st room
- Sitting in an old Parisian metro
- View numerous videos
- The children’s playroom
I liked less
- A more austere 2nd room
- The price
Practical information
Children’s specials
Space to change baby in the toilet, strollers can go everywhere.
Schedules and rates
You will find here the schedules and rates of the Cité du Train.
Access
By car
The address is: 2, rue Alfred de Glehn, 68200 Mulhouse
Parking right in front of the museum.
By public transport
Museums” streetcar station (line 3) at 10 minutes walking distance.
Allow 30 minutes by bike from Mulhouse central station, and park your bike right in front of the museum.
The ice rink of Mulhouse
Mulhouse has a beautiful Olympic ice rink, which I recommend as a Sunday morning outing. At that time, the rink was organized into two distinct areas, one of which was totally dedicated to children. They will be able to use chairs and other sliding aids and especially skate as they want/can.
I liked
- Have space to skate
- To be able to come with your skates
- Accessories for children
I liked less
- Nothing
Practical information
Children’s specials
With beginners, do not come outside of Sunday morning. Then there is no space for them.
Schedules
You will find here the schedules and prices of the Mulhouse ice rink.
Access
By car
The address is: 47 Boulevard Charles Stoessel, 68100 Mulhouse
Parking in front of the ice rink.
By public transport
Palais des Sports” streetcar station (streetcar 2) 100m from the entrance
Bike parking in front of the entrance. Allow 15 minutes from the city center.
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