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Alsace Wine Route — a 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 5-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.
5
days
87 km
distance
1.7 h
driving
33
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Harvest: presses running, new-wine festivals village after village — the route at its ripest.
Day 1 Strasbourg
🌡 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
11:30
Lalique Museummuseums & heritage
Admire an extensive collection of renowned glassmaker René Lalique.
50 min · Strasbourg · €8 adults; €4 children 6-18 and students
open: Apr-Sep: daily 09:30-18:30; Feb Mar Oct Nov: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Dec: d
12:20
Cathédrale Notre Damechurches & landmarks
Marvel at the towering Gothic architecture and intricate stonework.
50 min · Strasbourg · Free admission
13:10
Maison Kammerzellhistory & sagas
Admire the intricately carved half-timbered frames from 1589.
50 min · Strasbourg
14:00
Le Franginmuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubs
Delight in hearty homemade pasta and pizzas with friendly service.
60 min · Strasbourg
18:30
Au Petit Bois Vertmuseums & heritage
Savor flams and Alsatian specialties under a tree by the river.
75 min · Strasbourg
Overnight: Strasbourg
e.g. Auberge de Jeunesse René Cassin · Hôtel Cathédrale
Day 2 Around Strasbourg
🌡 0.7–32.6°C · 🌧 ~8 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:00
Palais des Rohanmuseums & heritage
Visit this French-style palace housing three distinct museums.
50 min · Strasbourg
09:50
Ponts Couvertshistory & sagas
Walk across historic bridges with towering medieval defenses.
50 min · Strasbourg
10:40
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Artmuseums & heritage
Enjoy modern art in an architecturally interesting building.
50 min · Strasbourg · €10
11:30
Le Vaisseaumuseums & heritage
Engage kids in hands-on science exhibits and interactive learning.
50 min · Strasbourg
12:20
Zoological Museummuseums & heritage
50 min · Strasbourg · €8
open: M-F 10:00-18:00
13:10
Museum Tomi Ungerermuseums & heritage
50 min · Strasbourg · €6.5
open: 10:00-18:00; Tu off
14:00
Maison Kirnmuseums & heritage
Dine above a charming shop offering fine Alsatian specialties.
60 min · Strasbourg
Overnight: Strasbourg
e.g. Auberge de Jeunesse René Cassin · Hôtel Cathédrale
Day 3 Sélestat
🌡 0.7–32.6°C · 🌧 ~8 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:45
La Volerie des Aiglesmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Watch thrilling bird-of-prey displays overhead.
50 min · Sélestat · £9.58
open: 10AM-5PM
10:35
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourghistory & sagas
Explore a grand reconstructed medieval fortress.
50 min · Sélestat
open: 9:15am to 5:15pm
11:25
St. Faith's Churchchurches & landmarks
Marvel at swift Romanesque architecture mastery.
50 min · Sélestat
12:15
Saint-Georges Churchchurches & landmarks
50 min · Sélestat
13:05
Château du Bernstein
Wander through ancient ruined castle grounds.
50 min · Sélestat · Free
open: Open 24 hours
13:55
Château Kintzheim
Discover a tower-turned-aviary wonder.
50 min · Sélestat
14:45
Restaurant au Bon Pichet
60 min · Sélestat
Day 4 Riquewihr → Colmar
🌡 0.9–31.7°C · 🌧 ~9 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:46
Bartholdi Museummuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Discover the works of the Statue of Liberty's sculptor.
50 min · Colmar
10:36
Musée des Vins D'Alsacemuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Learn about Alsatian wine history and appreciation.
50 min · Colmar
11:26
Choco Storymuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Taste rich chocolate samples amid historic exhibits.
50 min · Colmar
12:16
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
Day 5 Eguisheim
🌡 0.9–31.7°C · 🌧 ~9 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:13
Place du Châteauchurches & landmarks
Admire the statue of Pope Léon IX beside a grand, historic fountain in the town square.
50 min · Eguisheim
10:03
St-Léon churchchurches & landmarks
50 min · Eguisheim
10:53
Fontaine St-Léon
Discover a stately fountain erected in 1834 honoring St. Léon.
50 min · Eguisheim
11:43
Rues du Rempart
Stroll narrow lanes lined with 16th-century houses leaning against ancient ramparts.
50 min · Eguisheim
12:33
Fontaine de la Vierge
See an ornate 16th-century fountain dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
50 min · Eguisheim
13:23
Fontaine de la Porte Basse
View a charming 19th-century fountain near the town gate.
50 min · Eguisheim