Alsace: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Alsace
The Ballon d’Alsace is crossed by the GR5 and has marked trails for hikers of various levels. In summer, it offers opportunities for hiking as well as observing fauna and flora. If you are planning a stay in Alsace, finding a hotel can be part of the process.
The regional classification includes the subregions Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.
Culture
Alsace’s cultural attractions include museums, industrial heritage sites, craft experiences, places of remembrance, and château tours. The religious heritage includes churches, temples, mosques, and synagogues that reflect several architectural traditions.
In the vicinity of Alsace is Château du Bernstein. In the surrounding area of Alsace are Château Frankenbourg and Château du Frankenbourg. Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg is also located in the surrounding area. In total, Alsace has almost 80 fortified castles; castle visits can be combined with hiking or cycling.
Most facilities along the Rhine can be visited through guided or self-guided tours. The region is also shaped by its food production: Alsace produces 96 % of France’s hops, and more than half of French beer production is brewed there.
Landscape
In the vicinity of Alsace are Le Schild, Le Dachfirst, Neuberg, and Le Hahnenberg. The Turckheim–Cernay stage crosses the vineyards of southern Alsace on hillside terrain and passes through orchards, along stone walls, and through open valleys with views of the Vosges peaks.
Cycling
EuroVelo 5 in Grand Est stretches for approximately 390 kilometres. Of these, just under 290 kilometres run along developed and secure cycle paths; the route crosses Alsace from north to south. It consists primarily of easy stages along canals or through the plain, while some sections in the Alsatian wine-growing region are hillier.
On the Strasbourg–Soultz-les-Bains stage, Strasbourg and Soultz-les-Bains have shops, bakeries, grocery stores, and other services for refreshment stops and practical provisions.
Getting There
Alsace can be reached via two airports, five TGV stations, as well as regional express train and public transport networks. The regional rail network comprises 14 railway lines and 161 stations served by TER; bus connections lead to towns and villages.
Bicycles are carried free of charge on Alsatian trains, except between Strasbourg and Basel during peak hours. The Navette des CrĂŞtes provides seven bus connections along the Route des CrĂŞtes from Alsatian and Vosges railway stations, with access for hikers and cyclists.
For the higher-level travel overview: France.
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