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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 national souvenirs are the true embodiment of local traditions and customs; not everyone knows that the stork is a symbol of Alsace. You can see graceful and unhurried birds literally everywhere, including major cities of the region.
Guide to Alsace sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Alsace is located in the eastern part of France. It is a popular tourist region that attracts travelers with its breathtaking scenery, fine wines, ancient monuments and trading cities. The … Open
Interesting artifacts depicting storks remain the most popular gifts among foreign guests. Charming toys, graceful engravings, traditional magnets and amazingly delicious gingerbread can be incarnations of the local symbol. Here stork is associated with fidelity and happiness. If a bird has made a nest on the roof of the house, then it is considered a very good omen. However, this belief is common not only in Alsace.
Art lovers associate Alsace primarily with the work of Jean-Jacques Valetz, which is known to the general public as Annecy. Today, works of this outstanding cartoonist and illustrator are widely admired; he covered the brightest everyday topics in his works. Drawings of Uncle Annecy became an integral part of national folklore; they also decorate a variety of souvenirs. It’s quite simple to recognize pictures of this outstanding artist, as they usually feature plain rural scenery and a variety of genre scenes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cuisine of Alsace for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
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 … Open
Alsace has its unique culinary character, sweet kugelhopf, tasting like a classic cake. An important feature of this national delicacy is its original form, as the cake resembles a turban. According to one version, magicians have first cooked that pie in Ribeauville. A special cooking bakeware is popular among tourists as a souvenir; one of the local museums is dedicated to this popular staff. Those who wish to bring back from a trip some edible souvenirs have to pay attention to local gingerbread, pain d'epices; they are usually sold in very beautiful tin boxes.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Alsace
♥   Cathédrale Saint-Dié, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, 36.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, 37.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Münster Unserer Lieben Frau, Freiburg, 47.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de Thierenbach, Jungholtz, 52 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame, Marienthal, 58.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Lutterbach, 63.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Église Sainte-Marie, Arlesheim, 63.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Alsace
♥   Castle 'Château de Bernstein' Bas-Rhin, 3.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de l’Ortenbourg' Bas-Rhin, 4.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Ramstein' Bas-Rhin, 4.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Kintzheim' Bas-Rhin, 8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Frankenbourg' Bas-Rhin, 9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Andlau' Bas-Rhin, 9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Spesbourg' Bas-Rhin, 9.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique landmarks in Alsace and around

Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg

From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Check on the map:   Distance from Alsace center - 10.6 km.
You can visit the medieval château du Haut-Koenigsbourg in the town of Selestat. It is surrounded by a large park on top of a hill. It is difficult to assume that the castle was built a little over a hundred years ago looking at this castle today. The fortress was built in the Middle Ages. It lay in ruins in the 19th century. It was completely restored for Kaiser Wilhelm II. … Read further

Europa Park

From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Alsace center - 21.5 km.
In the surroundings of the German city of Rust is Europa-Park, which receives 4 million visitors annually. The opening of the park took place in 1975. Europa Park is one of the few major parks in the world that are open for visiting all year round. Europa-Park is the full-fledged shone where you can find not only the attractions, but also the first-class hotels, the restaurants of different levels and the shops. … Read further
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Alsace

Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg enchants with its harmonious and spiritual atmosphere from the very first minute. It is the city with the unique culture that has a lot of unique legends, customs and beliefs. Travelers who visit Freiburg in early spring are advised to stroll through the historic district. At this time of the year it looks unique; you can see thin rivulets along sidewalks everywhere. ... Open »
Baden-Baden
For many travellers from different countries of the world Baden-Baden is closely associated with healing springs, luxurious casinos and horse races that take place at the internationally famous hippodrome Iffezheim. The massive horse races, which attract many travelers from different parts of the world, are without a doubt the most significant event in the life of the city. The ... Open »
Basel
Basel is a cozy and attractive city that has won the hearts of millions of travelers. Most tourists visit the city during various carnivals and festivals. The majority of these national holidays of Basel can be proud of their long history. One of the most famous festivals is the Carnival of Basel (the Lenten Carnival), which is celebrated by the locals during the first seven ... Open »
Nancy
Guests of the city who expect to devote much of their time to sightseeing are recommended to hire one of the local guides. In this case, walks around the city will be supplemented by fascinating stories. Here, beautiful legends may be associated even with seemingly inconspicuous historical monuments and sites. Nancy is also popular among adherents of gastronomic tourism, ... Open »
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is a beautiful city with rich history and cultural traditions. Travelers, who manage to visit the city during the days of one of the national holidays, have an opportunity to get acquainted with traditions and customs of local people. One of the most popular and fascinating national holidays is held in the beginning of September. This is the famous Bierboerse beer ... Open »
Saarbrucken
The city of Saarbruecken is known for its rich and bright cultural life as during the year the city holds numerous festivals and carnivals of global scale. One of such country scale festivals is the Filmfestival Max Ophuls Preis being devoted to German cinema art. The festival takes place in January and its program encompasses numerous engaging events among which festival ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Alsace. Learn the best periods to visit Alsace to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Alsace.
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