Activities and Tourism in Alsace

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Visits, outings and must-sees between Colmar and Mulhouse

Would you like to spend a quiet weekend in Alsace? Discover the visits, outings and unmissable things to do near our Hotel & Spa les Violettes**** in the Haut-Rhin.

Walk and relaxation

Discovering Thierenbach

A stay at the Hotel & Spa Les Violettes**** will immerse you in the heart of Alsatian nature, where you can then discover the landscapes of character and charm, between forests, lakes, vineyards and valleys that make up the beauty and reputation of the region. The hotel overlooks the Thierenbach valley and offers a breathtaking view of the Notre-Dame de Thierenbach basilica, classified as a Historic Monument and a major place of pilgrimage. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the hiking and cycling trails in the nature around the establishment, as well as the golf courses and fishing ponds. Walks in the forest or in a horse-drawn carriage guarantee a change of scenery!

TERROIR AND TASTING

The Alsace wine route

Impossible to come to Alsace without taking the famous Alsace wine route, an exceptional route to meet the winegrowers who produce tasty wines appreciated all over the world. This road connects Mulhouse to Marlenheim, passes through Guebwiller and Soultz, and gives Grands Crus that will delight the most epicurean: tastings are offered in many cellars. Do not miss the visits to typical and flowery villages, full of charm thanks to the period half-timbered houses.

CITY DISCOVERIES

Visit of Colmar and Mulhouse

The Hôtel & Spa Les Violettes**** will be the ideal starting point for discovering Mulhouse and Colmar, each located around 25 km away. Colmar, between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, has many charms that it reveals to visitors during walks through its districts steeped in history: the half-timbered houses of the Old Town, the imposing Gothic-style Cathedral and the district of Little Venice, crossed by a river bordered by typical Alsatian houses with flowers… In the south of the region, Mulhouse will amaze you with its history and its important cultural heritage. Labeled City of Art and History, it is home to many treasures: the Saint-Etienne temple – the highest Protestant monument in France, the old fortifications and the Bollwerk and Nessel towers, inherited from medieval times, the Cité de l ‘Automobile – the largest automobile museum in the world – and the Cité du Train – the largest railway museum in Europe…

Activities not to miss in Alsace

THE UNAVOIDABLE

Museums and castles

City of the automobile in Mulhouse

The city of the automobile is a national museum housing the largest collection of cars in the world (with more than 500 vehicles) including the famous Schlumpf collection.
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The Alsace Ecomuseum in Ungersheim

The Écomusée d’Alsace is an open-air museum where authentic Alsatian constructions have been transferred and reassembled in the image of a living village: half-timbered houses, workers’ houses, shop, town hall, fortified tower, hall parties, farm, school, laundry, gardens…
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Electropolis Museum in Mulhouse

The Electropolis Museum “the adventure of electricity” is the largest museum in Europe of the history of electricity and household appliances (4,000 m²). Located next to the Cité du train and close to the Cité de l’automobile, it is labeled Museum of France.
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Unterlinden Museum in Colmar

Art museum among the most visited in the province. For more than 150 years, it has been managed by the Société Schongauer, an association governed by local law with financial and administrative autonomy.
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Bartholdi Museum in Colmar

The Bartholdi Museum is a museum dedicated to the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and labeled Museum of France. Since 2022, the building has been labeled Maisons des Illustres by the Ministry of Culture.
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Haut-Koenigsbourg in Orschwiller

The Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is an Alsatian fortified castle from the 12th century.
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Textile Museum in Husseren-Wesserling

Located on lands with a high textile tradition, the museum retraces the industrial adventure of the former “Manufactory Royale” in the heart of the Wesserling park, in the St-Amarin valley.
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Hohlandsbourg Castle in Wintzenheim

Restored castle built in 1279 and open seasonally, with exhibitions, themed events and panoramas.
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Close to Jungholtz

Basilica of Thierenbach

Thierenbach is a former Cluniac priory. Founded around 1130 by Pierre the Venerable Abbot of Cluny, the monks of Cluny occupied it from 1130 to 1790.
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Hartmannswillerkopf in Soultz

The Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil Armand) is a pyramidal rocky outcrop located in the Vosges mountains, overlooking the plain of Alsace with its 957 meters of altitude.
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The Old Armand Cellar in Soultz

Located at the foot of the Vosges, La Cave du Vieil Armand produces a range of great wines thanks to an exceptional terroir.
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Theodore Deck Museum in Guebwiller

Located in the heart of the historic center of Guebwiller, the Théodore-Deck and Florival country museum exhibits the largest public collection of ceramics by Théodore Deck. The museum is also dedicated to the cultural and natural heritage of the Guebwiller region.
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Bucheneck Castle Museum in Soultz

Castle built in the 12th century and dedicated today to the rich past of the city of Soultz and its illustrious families.
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The Nave of Toys in Soultz

The Nave of Toys looks like a museum and houses a collection of toys on three floors.
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Activities, attractions and discoveries

Little Prince Park in Ungersheim

Discover the fantastic world of the Little Prince with attractions and entertainment for the whole family.
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Butterfly Gardens in Hunawihr

On the Alsace wine route, visit a magical place with an incredible collection of exotic butterflies living in freedom.
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Eagle Volery in Kintzheim

The Volerie des aigles is an animal park installed since 1968 in the ruins of the castle of Kintzheim.
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NaturOparC in Hunawihr

NaturOparC is a natural park inviting its visitors to a pleasant walk in unspoilt wilderness, a place of tranquility dedicated to observation and discovery.
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Monkey Mountain in Kintzheim

The Monkey Mountain is a 24-hectare animal park where it is possible to observe more than 240 Barbary macaques, in complete freedom.
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Moulin Vivarium in Lautenbach-Zell

Discover a wide variety of insects on three levels in an old mill in Lautenbach-Zell. A fun and educational visit for the whole family.
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Europa-Park in Germany (Rust)

Europa-Park is an amusement park of more than 85 ha, among the largest in Europe.
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Rulantica in Germany (Rust)

Rulantica is a water park located a few kilometers from Europa-Park, in Rust, Germany and covers 450,000 m².
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Alsace adventure park in Breitenbach

Live a unique experience in Alsace in the forest: tree climbing, zip lines, paintball, laser-game…
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Grand ballon d'Alsace

The Grand Ballon is the highest point of the Vosges massif and the Grand Est region. With its altitude of 1424 m, it dominates the landscape and has an incredible panoramic view. Many trails to discover, ski slopes…
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Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is an artificial lake 2.1 km long, at an altitude of 545m in the Saint-Amarin valley.
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Ballon d'Alsace in Sewen

The Ballon d’Alsace is a summit culminating at an altitude of 1247 m. It overlooks the Rhine valley with hiking trails, cycle paths and ski resorts.
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RELAXATION, REST AND CALM

Discover our Spa & Wellness area

In the middle of nature in the heart of the Vosges, come and discover our top-of-the-range Spa to recharge your batteries and relax during your stay in Alsace.

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Activities and Tourism in Alsace

Discover Alsace

Visits, outings and must-sees between Colmar and Mulhouse

Walk and relaxation

Discovering Thierenbach

TERROIR AND TASTING

The Alsace wine route

CITY DISCOVERIES

Visit of Colmar and Mulhouse

Activities not to miss in Alsace

THE UNAVOIDABLE

Museums and castles

City of the automobile in Mulhouse

The Alsace Ecomuseum in Ungersheim

Electropolis Museum in Mulhouse

Unterlinden Museum in Colmar

Bartholdi Museum in Colmar

Haut-Koenigsbourg in Orschwiller

Textile Museum in Husseren-Wesserling

Hohlandsbourg Castle in Wintzenheim

To disover

Close to Jungholtz

Basilica of Thierenbach

Hartmannswillerkopf in Soultz

The Old Armand Cellar in Soultz

Theodore Deck Museum in Guebwiller

Bucheneck Castle Museum in Soultz

The Nave of Toys in Soultz

THE UNAVOIDABLE

Activities, attractions and discoveries

Little Prince Park in Ungersheim

Butterfly Gardens in Hunawihr

Eagle Volery in Kintzheim

NaturOparC in Hunawihr

Monkey Mountain in Kintzheim

Moulin Vivarium in Lautenbach-Zell

Europa-Park in Germany (Rust)

Rulantica in Germany (Rust)

Alsace adventure park in Breitenbach

Grand ballon d'Alsace

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

Ballon d'Alsace in Sewen

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