12 days in Alsace Itinerary

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Get outdoors at VinoVarlot and Cascade du Hohwald. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fort De Schoenenbourg and Temple du Donon. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Strasbourg: Chateau du Haut-Barr (in Saverne), Memorial Alsace-Moselle (in Schirmeck) and Chateau du Wangenbourg (in Wangenbourg). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Georges, admire the striking features of La Neustadt, learn about winemaking at Vins d'Alsace Mosbach, and enjoy breathtaking views from Chateau Fort de Fleckenstein.

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Wroclaw, Poland to Strasbourg is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mulhouse.

An industrial town nicknamed "the French Manchester," Mulhouse is famous for its Peugeot factory, esteemed museums, Alsace wine, and cultural riches.

Get a sense of the local culture at Hartmannswillerkopf and Chateau Saint-Ulrich. Step out of the city life by going to Grand Ballon and Petite Camargue Alsacienne. Change things up with these side-trips from Mulhouse: Historial franco-allemand du Hartmannswillerkopf (in Wattwiller), Colmar (Grand Rue De Colmar, Manneken Pis, &more) and Chateau Giersberg (in Ribeauville). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Vauban Fortifications, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint Thiebaud, examine the collection at Musee Espace des Metiers du Bois et du Patrimoine, and get to know the fascinating history of Vieille Ville de Turckheim.

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Traveling by car from Strasbourg to Mulhouse takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel back home.