Alsace in spring
In spring, Alsace celebrates the return of warmer days with colourful Easter markets that bring its cities and villages to life. The cobblestone streets are lined with vibrantly decorated traditional half-timbered houses and little chalets selling crafts. Not far away, the delicious aromas of local products invite passers-by to tickle their taste buds! Cheese, fresh fruit, honey, or gingerbread: foodies can delight in plenty of gourmet offerings at weekly markets. Who can resist the irresistible desire to taste them all?
The journey continues on the restaurant terraces with the first tarte flambées of the season, paired with a locally brewed beer. In the mountains, the ringing bells mean the transhumance has begun, as the beautiful Vosges cows make the trek up to fresh pastures. A long-awaited pastoral event in the valleys that is always a fun and friendly time.
Our spring favourites:
Alsace in summer
Ahhhh summer, with outdoor terraces swimming in sunshine and smiles! In Alsace, it’s also the season for picnics along the canals, hiking in the Vosges Mountains, unforgettable sunsets, and music festivals all through the night.
The wine-growing villages come alive with traditional wine festivals along the famous Alsace Wine Route, while summer guinguette bars sprout up all around!
Our summer favourites:
Alsace in autumn
Autumn leaves are falling down… In Alsace, there’s no time to be nostalgic for summer evenings; autumn is quickly settling in with its own share of beauty and delights. The harvest is slowly coming to an end, marking the beginning of new wine festivals! The first cold weather arrives, and it feels good to enjoy one last meal in the farmhouse inns before the cows come down the mountains, or to savour a giant plate of sauerkraut with all the fixings in a traditional winstub. It is also the perfect time to visit the many exceptional museums, to take in the music of a symphony orchestra, or to marvel at a show in a theatre.
Our autumn favourites:
Alsace in winter
One might think that Alsace rests in the winter season, but quite the opposite: it’s a time when everything awakens and lights up! Alsace is famous for its Christmas magic, and every year the decorations, illuminations, giant Christmas trees, and countless market chalets delight the senses of amazed visitors. The aromas of bredala (or bredele), gingerbread, and sauerkraut mingle in the streets and invite foodies to warm up in a winstub or toast a mulled wine under the stars on a beautiful winter night.
Our winter favourites:
