Sightseeing in Alsace - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The capital of the province is Strasbourg, the city with a long history. It is located in the heart of Europe at the crossroads of major trade routes. Shoppers will enjoy local shopping malls and markets. The most striking tourist attraction is Notre Dame Cathedral. The construction of this magnificent Gothic building has begun in the 13th century and lasted for more than 150 years. A great place for hiking is Broglie area, next to which there are several bright architectural structures of a later period.
National cuisine of Alsace would impress those who don’t imagine a meal without fish dishes. Numerous rivers flow through the region; they have remained main sources of fish for many …
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It is simply impossible to imagine the journey around the picturesque Alsace without buying souvenirs; for many tourists shopping trips turn into an exciting adventure. The fact is that …
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Alsace is one of the richest provinces of France from a cultural point of view. Strasbourg is the capital of the region; it’s worth to start exploring its attractions with a visit to …
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This picturesque province never ceases to attract connoisseurs of fine French wine. There is a tremendous amount of old wineries in Alsace. Ribeauville town surrounded by beautiful vineyards …
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Survived castles around Alsace
♥ Castle 'Château de Bernstein' Bas-Rhin, 3.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de l’Ortenbourg' Bas-Rhin, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Ramstein' Bas-Rhin, 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Kintzheim' Bas-Rhin, 8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Frankenbourg' Bas-Rhin, 9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Bernstein' Bas-Rhin, 3.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de l’Ortenbourg' Bas-Rhin, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Ramstein' Bas-Rhin, 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Kintzheim' Bas-Rhin, 8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Frankenbourg' Bas-Rhin, 9 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Alsace
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 38.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vosges du Nord' , 73 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 81.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 38.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vosges du Nord' , 73 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 81.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Alsace and around
♥ Art museum 'Unterlinden Museum' Colmar, 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d art moderne et contemporain' Strasbourg, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Unterlinden Museum' Colmar, 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d art moderne et contemporain' Strasbourg, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Alsace from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Strasbourg Bains
From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/strasbourg-bains_1.jpg)
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Distance from Alsace center - 37.7 km.
You can not only recover excellently and swim in a huge pool there. An excursion to the baths can replace a visit to the local museum. Numerous symbolic bas-reliefs, fine marble decorations and marvelous mosaics - you can see a lot of real works of art there. Tourists planning to visit Strasbourg Baths should take into account that taking pictures in the complex is prohibited. …
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Colmar
From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”![](../../extreme/img/w300/colmar_1.jpg)
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Distance from Alsace center - 27.1 km.
Colmar is often compared with Venice because of an abundance of channels. The city even has a scenic area called Little Venice that is one of the most visited tourist destinations. The main value of the town is a number of well-preserved medieval buildings, which makes it different from many other modern cities. The permanent symbols of Colmar are House of heads, the Church of St. Matthew, which was built in the 13th century, as well as the Dominican monastery, which is a unique monument of the 13th century. Colmar is a real open-air museum sharing its unique cultural and gastronomic traditions. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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