Alsace: vines, forests and villages
Alsace is a curious, appealing mix of German and French dialects, cuisines and aesthetics. Foie gras and sauerkraut are offered next to wine and beer, and many of the homes are clustered in colorful half-timbered blocks.
One of many castles atop hills that you’ll see
Pastel houses are popular in Alsace
Towns are filled with half-timbered houses and cozy restaurants serving rich, regional food
The best way to see Alsace is on the Route des Vins d’Alsace, which winds through steep vineyards, castle-topped hills and the imposing Vosges for 170 kilometers. The route starts in Marlenheim, 20 km west of larger city Strasbourg, and runs to Thann, 35 km south of Colmar. There is an abundance of picturesque villages to pull into and many, many wineries in which to sample the local product.
The heart of wine country
All roads run through vineyards and lead to quaint towns
48 smaller wine trails take visitors off the beaten path. The trails wind through the heart of the vines and even more picturesque towns.
Wine still-life
If you like grand crus, there are 51 AOC winegrowing micro-regions.
Ancient castles dot the hillsides
The best way to tour Alsace is to pick up the Route des Vins at any point and just start driving!
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