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11 Best Things to Do in Alsace: Fairytale Towns, Castles & Wine Routes

Alsace is a region where medieval half-timbered villages, grand castles and vineyards coexist with rolling mountains. Here are 11 attractions in Alsace – from fairytale Eguisheim to mighty Haut-Koenigsbourg.

Tasting Riquewihr: A Sweet Journey for Coconut Macaroon Lovers

Forget your usual macarons – in Riquewihr, macarons are something else entirely. We follow the scent of freshly baked coconut macaroons through cobblestone alleys and half-timbered houses in search of Alsace’s sweetest secret.

Kaysersberg in Alsace: Where Wine, Art, and Whiskey Meet

Kaysersberg, with its half-timbered houses and Grand Cru wine fields, is an Alsatian gem where history, wine and gastronomy come together for an unforgettable experience.

Discover Eguisheim – Alsace’s Picture-Perfect Village of Storks and Vineyards

In the heart of Alsace, along the famous Route des Vins, lies the fairytale village of Eguisheim, a place where culture and wine traditions that date back to Roman times meet.

Hildesheim - Among roses, half-timbered houses and world heritage - Germany

Hildesheim has fabulous half-timbered houses, two impressive world heritage sites, a thousand-year-old rose and cute medieval alleys. A perfect destination for both culture and history lovers.