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ALSACE WINE ROUTE: HALF-TIMBERED VILLAGES AND VINEYARDS

Wine-colored slopes, half-timbered gables, geranium-filled windows. Medieval spires overlook vine valleys. Alsace breathes tradition, fully customizable.

≈ 14
Days
258
Km
9
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Strasbourg and its cathedral, travel the Wine Route through Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Obernai and Wissembourg. Bas-Rhin, vineyards and fairy tale villages.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Strasbourg

cathedral spire river grace

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Petite France (UNESCO).
2
Rohan Palace.
3
European institutions.
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Activities

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European Parliament.
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Alsatian Museum.
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Christmas Market (December).
2
Day

Strasbourg

cathedral spire river grace

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Orangerie Park.
2
German quarter.
3
Well of the Six Buckets.
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Activities

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Covered bridges.
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Boat on the Ill.
→
Kléber Square.
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Next stop
Distance: 30.4 km
Travel time: 1h01
3
Day

Obernai

square village renaissance glow

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Humanist Library (UNESCO).
2
Sainte-Foy Church.
3
Saint-Georges Church.
4
Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle (restored).
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Activities

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Mount Sainte-Odile.
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House of Bread.
→
Flower parade (August).
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Next stop
Distance: 29.4 km
Travel time: 59min
4
Day

Selestat

humanist library medieval stone

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Panorama over the plain.
2
Fortified village (Most Beautiful Villages).
3
Dolder.
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Activities

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Eagles' Aviary.
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Monkey Mountain.
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Museum of Communication.
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Next stop
Distance: 10.5 km
Travel time: 21min
5
Day

Haut Koenigsbourg

fortress mountain stone dominance

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Fortified bridge.
2
Sainte-Croix Church.
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Activities

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Typical Alsatian village.
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Christmas market.
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Next stop
Distance: 12.8 km
Travel time: 26min
6
Day

Riquewihr

wine village picture perfect vintage

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Schweitzer birthplace.
2
Rose garden.
3
Locks of the Marne-Rhine canal.
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Activities

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Botanical garden.
→
Saverne Pass.
→
Haut-Barr.
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Next stop
Distance: 5 km
Travel time: 10min
7
Day

Kaysersberg

vine valley tradition flowing

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Castle (Park House).
2
Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Abbey Church.
3
Salt House.
4
Bruch District.
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Activities

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Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park.
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Maginot Line (Schoenenbourg fortification).
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German border.
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Next stop
Distance: 87.5 km
Travel time: 1h28
8
Day

Saverne

castle mirrors canal dream

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Château des Rohan.
2
Rose garden.
3
Locks of the Marne-Rhine canal.
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Activities

→
Botanical garden.
→
Saverne Pass.
→
Haut-Barr.
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Next stop
Distance: 17 km
Travel time: 34min
9
Day

La Petite Pierre

castle village mountain perch

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6 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Castle (Park House).
2
Medieval village.
3
Church.
🎯

Activities

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Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park.
→
Hiking trails.
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Next stop
Distance: 65 km
Travel time: 1h05
10
Day

Wissembourg

border town rampart sentinel

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6 photos
Day 10
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Discover

1
Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Abbey Church.
2
Salt House.
3
Bruch District.
🎯

Activities

→
Maginot Line (Schoenenbourg fortification).
→
German border.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 11 and 17 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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