Local Tourism Notes

Information relevant to the visitor to Alsace-Lorraine: where to go, what to do, when to do it.

The staff at most tourist offices are able to speak competent English. You will find them very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more... if you're in need of some help, they're always worth asking.
Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers.
To find listings of all local tourist offices in Alsace-Lorraine see the AngloFILE: Alsace-Lorraine Tourist Offices
See the website of the French Government Tourism (in English)

Airports in Alsace-Lorraine

To find out about airports in Alsace-Lorraine, flight information, access or lost luggage: see AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Alsace-Lorraine Airport Contacts
To find out about airlines flying to Alsace-Lorraine see The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

Where To Stay

The Alsace-Lorraine region offers a wide variety of accommodation, with options ranging from camping to Bed & Breakfast accommodation to stays in luxury hotels and private gîtes.

See the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page on Holiday Accommodation Options to find out more about the type of accommodation available in France
See The AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation in the regions of Alsace and Lorraine

Days Out in Alsace-Lorraine

There is a wealth of variety of places to go, sights to see and foods to taste.

For information see The AngloFILE Days Out: Trips & Tours

Alsace-Lorraine for Children

There are a number of activities for children in the Alsace-Lorraine region: amusement parks, theme parks and water parks.

See the AngloFILE for Children: Days out for Kids

Regional Tourist Offices

Regional tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information.

Alsace has an official tourist office and website for the Alsace region: Tourisme Alsace

The main Tourist offices are:

Alsace Tourism
At: 20A rue Berthe Molly, 68000 Colmar
Tel: 03 89 24 73 50
Website
Strasbourg Tourist Office
At: 17 Place de la Cathedrale, 67000 Strasbourg
Tel: 03 88 52 28 28
Website
Epinal Tourist Office
At: 14 rue Stanislas, 88000 Epinal
Tel: 03 29 82 53 32
Website
Metz Tourist Office
At: 2 Place des Armes, 57000 Metz
Tel: 03 87 55 53 76
Website:
Nancy Tourist Office
At: Place Stanislas, 54000 Nancy
Tel: 03 83 35 22 41
Website

Tourist Attractions

Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg

This is by far the most popular attraction in Alsace, built in the 12th century by the Hohenstaufens. Destroyed in 1462, it was rebuilt under the Habsbourgs and then burned down in 1633. Kaiser Wilhelm II rebuilt the ruin at the end of the 19th century in Romantic Neo-Gothic-style. At 700m above sea level, the castle overlooks the Rhineland countryside the Black Forest and the Alps from one side, the high Vosges, wine villages and vineyards from the other.

Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg website

Strasbourg

As one of the capitals of the European Union, Strasbourg is known as the crossroads to Europe. Famous places to visit include the Palais de l'Europe, situated on the outskirts of the city centre and the famous Cathédrale Notre Dame.

The Alsace Route du Vin

This wine route stretches over 180 km from Marlenheim to Thann and allows the visitor to discover cobbled streets, mediaeval timber-framed houses and Renaissance fountains. The area includes a number of sentiers viticoles, which are paths through the vineyards themselves.

Verdun

This town, forever associated with the World War I is renowned for its numerous battlefields, trenches and a few remaining forts. The landscape around is dominated by memorials, including the famous Ossuaire de Douaumont, where the remains of 130,000 unidentified French and German soldiers are buried.