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Alsace Wine Route: the Day-by-Day Itinerary

Colmar's Little Venice — half-timbered houses reflected in the Lauch
Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Alsace Wine Route connects villages that look dipped in pastel paint. Vineyards climb from half-timbered lanes to castle ruins, and cosy winstubs serve choucroute with the local riesling. It's France and Germany's best habits sharing one pretty valley.

Alsace Wine Route is a 120 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 3–5 days; the plan below is the 4-day version for September, built from 120 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

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4
days
87 km
distance
1.7 h
driving
23
curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

Day 1 Strasbourg → Sélestat

0h45 transit · wraps up ~19:45
🌡 0.7–32.6°C · 🌧 ~8 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:00
Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame - Medieval and Renaissance Artmuseums & heritagechurches & landmarkshistory & sagas
Explore splendid medieval religious art connected to the cathedral.
50 min · Strasbourg · €6.5
09:50
Historical Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Discover the rich history of Strasbourg through engaging exhibits.
50 min · Strasbourg · €6.5
10:40
Musée Alsacienmuseums & heritage
Step into Alsatian daily life from the 13th to 19th centuries.
50 min · Strasbourg · Admission €6.5
open: M W-F 12:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00
12:15
La Volerie des Aiglesmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Watch thrilling bird-of-prey displays overhead.
50 min · Sélestat · £9.58
open: 10AM-5PM
13:05
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourghistory & sagas
Explore a grand reconstructed medieval fortress.
50 min · Sélestat
open: 9:15am to 5:15pm
13:55
St. Faith's Churchchurches & landmarks
Marvel at swift Romanesque architecture mastery.
50 min · Sélestat
14:45
Restaurant au Bon Pichet
60 min · Sélestat
18:30
Le Franginmuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubs
Delight in hearty homemade pasta and pizzas with friendly service.
75 min · Strasbourg
Overnight: Strasbourg
e.g. Auberge de Jeunesse René Cassin · Hôtel Cathédrale

Day 2 Riquewihr

0h27 transit · wraps up ~19:45
🌡 0.9–31.7°C · 🌧 ~9 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
18:30
d'Brendelstublocal & traditional
Savor modern twists on classic Alsatian flavors.
75 min · Riquewihr
Overnight: Riquewihr
e.g. The Best Western hotel & Spa Le Schoenenbourg · Le Riquewihr

Day 3 Colmar

0h19 transit · wraps up ~19:45
🌡 0.9–31.7°C · 🌧 ~9 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:19
Bartholdi Museummuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Discover the works of the Statue of Liberty's sculptor.
50 min · Colmar
10:09
Musée des Vins D'Alsacemuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Learn about Alsatian wine history and appreciation.
50 min · Colmar
10:59
Choco Storymuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Taste rich chocolate samples amid historic exhibits.
50 min · Colmar
11:49
Dominican Churchchurches & landmarks
Admire stunning architecture and a famous Schongauer painting.
50 min · Colmar · Entrance fee €2
12:39
Colmar Tourist Officelocal & traditional
Get expert tips and maps for your visit.
50 min · Colmar
13:29
St. Martin Churchchurches & landmarks
Marvel at the grandeur of pink stone craftsmanship.
50 min · Colmar
14:19
La Terasse Du Marche
Savor delicious flammkuchen in a scenic setting.
60 min · Colmar
18:30
Le Palais Gourmand
Enjoy traditional crêpes in a cozy atmosphere.
75 min · Colmar
Overnight: Colmar
e.g. Hôtel Les Têtes · Camping de L’Ill

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