Visit Alsace
Cultures

Le château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Haut-Kœnigsbourg is one of the finest castles in Alsace. Originally dating from the 12th century, it was completely remodelled in the 15th century and restored before the First World War under Wilhelm II.

The Humanist Library
In the historic centre of Sélestat, listed as a Town of Art and History, the Humanist Library Museum invites visitors to follow the career of Beatus Rhenanus, a Humanist scholar from Sélestat, who bequeathed to the town his exceptional library, one of the finest and richest collections of the period.

The Unterlinden Museum
Located in a former Dominican convent founded in 1232, the Unterlinden Museum contains a remarkable collection of sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, as well as an archaeological collection. It has one of the most extensive museum collections in Alsace.

Cité de L’automobile
The "City of the Automobile" is located in Mulhouse. It hosts one of the world's biggest collections of cars (over 500 vehicles), including the famous Schlumpf brothers' collection.
Historic Alsace

The Alsace-Moselle Memorial
The Alsace-Moselle Memorial is a museum recounting the history of Alsace and Moselle, regions which were successively part of Germany and France, and suffered in particular after they were annexed by Hitler's Germany.

The Linge Memorial Museum
In the historic centre of Sélestat, listed as a Town of Art and History, the Humanist Library Museum invites visitors to follow the career of Beatus Rhenanus, a Humanist scholar from Sélestat, who bequeathed to the town his exceptional library, one of the finest and richest collections of the period.

Maginot Line Fort Schœnenbourg
Fort Schoenenbourg was built between 1931 and 1935. It is one of the most important artillery structures in Alsace.
Leisure parks and zoos

Naturoparc
Naturoparc was originally a centre for the reintroduction of the stork to Alsace. Since then, it has been committed to preserving and protecting many other animals, including otters and European hamsters.

Jardin des Papillons
The "Butterfly Garden" is a chance for visitors to enjoy a walk in the company of hundreds of butterflies from Africa, America and Asia.

Volerie des Aigles
In the ruins of the Château de Kintzheim, come and see the world's biggest and most amazing birds of prey. The Volerie seeks to make birds of prey better known, to raise awareness about biodiversity and about conserving the planet's species.

Montagne des singes
The "Monkey Mountain" is a 24-hectare park where visitors can observe the Barbary macaque monkey. The park's aim is to raise public awareness about protecting the species.

Mulhouse Zoo
The Mulhouse Zoo and Botanical Gardens is one of France's oldest zoos. It was created in 1868 and is home to 1,200 animal species and over 3,000 plants. The park also invests in programmes to preserve nature.

Wesserling Park
Wesserling Park consists of four exquisite gardens, a textile museum, a mountain agriculture house and the former royal manufactory of Wesserling. This is a unique site in Alsace, at the heart of the Thur valley.

L’écomusée
In an open-air museum in the typical Alsace village of Ungersheim, come and see the daily life of yesteryear and the rich architecture of Alsace.

Parc du Petit Prince
Right next to the Ecomusée, the Parc du Petit Prince is a theme park inspired by the work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. With two big balloons and an aerobar, this is the number 1 aerial park in the world.

Tellure Silver Mine
Tellure is located in Sainte Marie aux Mines. Here visitors can enjoy a one-hour immersion in a silver mine that was in use for almost 400 years.
Sports activities

Parc Aventure
At the heart of the Vosges mountain range, at an altitude of 100m, the "Adventure Park" features nine treetop adventure trails for an unforgettable experience.

Trois Châteaux swimming pool
Indoor pool in Ribeauvillé with a wellness area and outdoor area.

Canoës du Ried
Enjoy an original visit to Alsace in a canoe at the heart of an outstanding natural environment.

Hiking and cycling
Come and visit Alsace with its magnificent landscapes along a whole host of signposted trails. A wide range of outings in the mountains, plains or in the Ried region for all levels of ability.

Villages not to be missed in Alsace
The Alsace wine route runs for 170 km and takes visitors through beautiful, picturesque villages including Riquewihr, Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé and Colmar. Come and visit Eguisheim and Kaysersberg, voted the French people's favourite villages.