Gay Guide • ALSACE | Itineraries, Tips and What to See | Practical Complete LGBT Friendly

GAY FRIENDLY ALSACE

Travel solutions with itineraries to discover all the wonders of this destination, places not to be missed, tips about where to sleep and what to eat, and above all many small special tips to enjoy your journey !

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

Visiting this destination at its best depends essentially on how long you have to fully enjoy it. Here is a solution based on the number of days available to you:

Day 1 - Best of Alsace - Google Maps

alternatively, if you have more than one day available, we advise you to divide it into these three itineraries, which will allow you to fully enjoy it:

Day 1 - Villages & Castles of Alsace - Google Maps
Day 2 - Strasbourg & Surroundings - Google Maps
Day 3 - Alsace Wine Route - Google Maps

(By opening the Maps with Google, you can easily follow our itinerary)

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WHAT TO SEE in ALSACE?

10 THINGS and PLACES TO SEE in ALSACE

Colmar

In our opinion, the most beautiful city in Alsace and the best place to celebrate Christmas and take a trip to the traditional markets. You will be enchanted by its colorful houses, its cobbled streets and the Petite Venise district (Little Venice) characterized by colorful houses on the banks of the Launch River. In addition to this picturesque neighborhood, we recommend that you visit the Collegiate Church of San Martino, the building of the Old Customs "Koïfhus", in the Quarter of the Tanneurs (Tanners) and stroll along the Quai de la Poissonnerie.

Strasbourg

With its historic center declared a World Heritage Site, the immense Notre Dame Cathedral and the Petite France district, your eyes will be delighted by so much beauty.

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MAP'CITY • STRASBOURG

Riquewihr

This beautiful city surrounded by vineyards is without a doubt our favorite; think that the beauty of the city inspired the designers of the Disney film of Beauty and the Beast. It is an obligatory stop on the famous Alsace Wine Route. Strolling through its streets, which abound with historical monuments, watchtowers and colorful houses embellished with climbing plants, is a real delight.

Eguisheim

Declared the Most Beautiful City in France in 2013, it has a particular conformation, with concentric streets that make up the historic center and beautiful half-timbered houses adorned with flowers.

Ribeauvillé

Another of the most beautiful cities to see in Alsace. Walking along its Gran Rue will allow you to see the most beautiful places in this French village. In the mountains near the city you can also admire the Castles of Girsberg, Haut-Ribeaupierre and St. Ulrich of the Ribeaupierre family.

Kaysersberg

Surrounded by the vineyards of the famous Wine Route, in 2017 it was declared the Most Beautiful City in France. Its historic center, separated by the River Weiss and connected by a fortified bridge, encloses beautiful colorful houses with flower-filled balconies. We recommend that you visit the ruins of the Castle, the Stone Bridge, and the Cathedral.

Hunawihr

One of the towns that most surprised us on our trip. Located between Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé, you will recognize it for the picturesque 14th century fortified church of St. Jacques-le-Majeur.

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

Located on the Stophanberch mountain, it is another of the most beautiful places to visit in Alsace. Its origin dates back to the 12th century when it was a fortification guarding the wine and wheat routes. After a period of neglect, it was completely rebuilt respecting the original architecture.

Turckheim

Here is another of the fairytale villages of Alsace. After crossing the Porte de France you will be speechless in front of so much beauty and you will feel like you are back for a moment in the Middle Ages. Not to be missed are the three gates of the old wall, the Place Turenne and the Grand'Rue.

Mulhouse

Here we are in the most important city in southern Alsace. Really a surprise for all visitors. Its spectacular Protestant Church of Sant-Etienne, the former town hall and the Place de la Réunion are some of Mulhouse's must-sees. Today it is also nicknamed the "City of Museums" due to the abundant cultural offer of its numerous museums. Just outside the city you will also find the Little Prince Amusement Park, in the place where the Ensisheim meteorite fell on 7 November 1492.

ALSACE WINE ROUTE

If you are a lover of good wine, Alsace is the region for you. Thanks to its expanses of vineyards and the many local Domaines (estates), the region offers a rich choice of excellent local wines, enchanting cellars to taste them and wonderful views to admire.

Here are the villages along the Alsace Wine Route not to be missed (some also among the 10 Most Beautiful Things to See in Alsace):