How long is the Alsace Route des Vins: Strasbourg to Colmar in 5 Days route?

This route takes 5 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Strasbourg to Strasbourg in Alsace, France.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to October; Christmas markets in late November.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Food & drink, Culture, Classic road trip, City hop.

Alsace Route des Vins: Strasbourg to Colmar in 5 Days

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The route · 6 stops

2 overnight bases · 4 stops on the way

Strasbourg

2 nights

The route's starting city. The Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage island in the Ill River, holds the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral and the canal-lined Petite France district. Allow an evening to walk the tanner's houses and dine in a winstub, the Alsatian pub-restaurant where regional wine is the main event.The route's starting city. The Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage island in the Ill River, holds the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral and the canal-lined Petite France district. Allow an evening to walk the tanner's houses and dine in a winstub, the Alsatian pub-restaurant where regional wine is the main event.

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Obernai
One of the best-preserved medieval towns in Alsace. The central market square is ringed by half-timbered guild houses, a 13th-century belfry, and a Renaissance well. Use it as the first overnight on the wine route and as a base for exploring the surrounding wine villages and roadside cellars.One of the best-preserved medieval towns in Alsace. The central market square is ringed by half-timbered guild houses, a 13th-century belfry, and a Renaissance well. Use it as the first overnight on the wine route and as a base for exploring the surrounding wine villages and roadside cellars.
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Ribeauvillé
Three ruined Ribeaupierre family châteaux rise from the hillside above the vines. Ribeauvillé is one of the main producers of Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and its grand rue of half-timbered houses is among the most photogenic on the route. The Thursday morning market draws locals from across the valley.Three ruined Ribeaupierre family châteaux rise from the hillside above the vines. Ribeauvillé is one of the main producers of Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and its grand rue of half-timbered houses is among the most photogenic on the route. The Thursday morning market draws locals from across the valley.
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Riquewihr
The most photographed village in Alsace: a tight grid of 16th-century half-timbered houses inside medieval ramparts, virtually unchanged for four centuries. The car-free main street is lined with wine cellars and artisan food shops. One of the most visited places in the whole of France, so timing matters.The most photographed village in Alsace: a tight grid of 16th-century half-timbered houses inside medieval ramparts, virtually unchanged for four centuries. The car-free main street is lined with wine cellars and artisan food shops. One of the most visited places in the whole of France, so timing matters.
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On to Colmar

Colmar

2 nights

The capital of Alsatian wine and the highlight of the route. The Petite Venise quarter, where brightly painted fishermen's houses overhang the Lauch River, is the most photographed spot in Alsace. The Unterlinden Museum holds the Isenheim Altarpiece, one of the greatest works of Northern Renaissance art.The capital of Alsatian wine and the highlight of the route. The Petite Venise quarter, where brightly painted fishermen's houses overhang the Lauch River, is the most photographed spot in Alsace. The Unterlinden Museum holds the Isenheim Altarpiece, one of the greatest works of Northern Renaissance art.

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Strasbourg
Return journey north along the A35 motorway closes the loop. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) and the TGV high-speed rail station offer onward connections across France and into Germany.Return journey north along the A35 motorway closes the loop. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) and the TGV high-speed rail station offer onward connections across France and into Germany.
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Alsace Route des Vins: Strasbourg to Colmar in 5 Days

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Ribeauvillé

Riquewihr

Colmar

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Alsace Route des Vins: Strasbourg to Colmar in 5 Days

The route · 6 stops

Strasbourg

Obernai

Ribeauvillé

Riquewihr

Colmar

Strasbourg

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