Castles
This is a region of German styled castles and they are mainly found on rocky outcrops in the Vosges mountains.
Recommended visits include Bernstein Castle above the village of Dambach-la-Ville.
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Churches
With every village boasting of a fine church the visitor is spoilt for choice however they do offer an insight into village life and focus.
Obernai is typical with a huge church reflecting the power of the bishops of the region.
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Alsace Route des Vins
This famous wine route runs for 170 kilometres along the foothills of the Vosges from Marlenhein in the north to Thann in the
south through over 160 wine villages. Four typical villages are:
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Dambach-la-ville
A delightful wine town in Route du Vin Alsace. While not having an abundance of accommodation the traveller will
find ample space available most seasons, booking ahead is recommended. A good stopping place for those on the wine route.
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Riquewihr
Very much a "tourist town" with loads of restaurants, boulangeries (bakeries), patisseries and souvenir shops plus wine outlet shops.
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Hunawihr
Very much a wine village with wine-growers houses, 20 wineries open to the public, a large cave co-operative, a fortified church, 2 restaurants and 1 shop.
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Eguisheim
A historical "touristy" wine town with wide streets and attractive shops. A number of winery outlet shops in the town but in most
instances you need to get out into the vineyards to find operational wineries. Delightful places to eat and relax.
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Mont Sainte-Odile
A former monastery dedicated to the 720 AD Sainte-Odile, it sits on a rocky plateau high in the Vosges mountains
at 763 metres above the plain of Alsace. For some a place of pilgrimage and reflect; for others a great view
from a place of historical interest. A short side trip off the wine route.
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Strasbourg
The capital of the Alsace and the home of the European parliament, Strasbourg is a large and busy city and yet it has a reputation as being the "boutique city" with fashion shops at every turn.
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Walking and cycling
The stunning surrounding countryside is excellent for walking, rambling, cycling and even
running! The vineyards which are open for all to wander through, and /or cycle through
along easy paths. You can take in the countryside, enjoy the fresh outdoor and maybe
linger for an hour or two in a village cafe, or picnic on the excellent region foods
and wines so readily available from local shops.
There are national park forests where you are free to wander so the potential for walking, picnics,
horse riding and cycling is endless.
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