We are really looking forward to spending 2 nights in Strasbourg and 3 nights staying in Riquewihr - with a car, in mid September.

Recommendations and sightseeing ideas?

We love small villages and wandering the countryside.

Dining: in Riquewihr, Le Sarment d'Or
in Kaysersburg, Hotel Chambard

Dining- Riquewehr..A La Grappe d'Or Restaurant and Winstub..we enjoyed it so much that we returned a second night.

I would recommend spending a day in Colmar. Depending on your interests, there are some notable art museums there, especially the Unterlinden. Also there is a traditional dance performance in Colmar once a week in one of the main squares (I believe around 7 PM). Also while in Riquewar, be sure to walk or drive up to the vineyards above the town for a view over rooftops (and for photos). I went to Haut Kronenbourg, which I enjoyed very much. I also liked the towns of Ribeauville and Kayserville.

Take a walk through the vineyards to Kaysersberg.

I agree with Susan -- don't miss the Musee d'Unterlinden in Colmar: www.musee-unterlinden.com.

Oops. Meant to say Kayserburg!

Thank you for your replies.

Grandmere and HappyTrvlr thanks for the restaurant recommendations we enjoy a nice French meal. So looking forward to our stay in the Bastide at Riquewihr

susan001 we drop our car off in Colmar so will spend some time there and will look into your ideas. Yes we would like to walk the vineyards, I have been doing some reading on Ribeauville. Is that Kaysersberg?

Oh sorry I must have been posting at the same time as your second post.

Nanbug a walk to the vineyards to Kaysersberg sounds lovely. We like to absorb the countryside

Definitely spend part of a day in Colmar - an adorable town with an incredible museum.

There is also a facinating stork reserve just off the main road.

In Strasbourg try to stay near the Cathedral (fantastic) and be sure to visit the fold/house museum.

One of these days I'll remember the spellings of these towns. Yes, Kaysersberg.

Hi A,

We enjoyed our stay at http://www.hotel-gutenberg.com/uk/index.php in Strasbourg.

http://www.le-maximilen.com/ is an excellent Michelin 1* very near Riquewiher.

I think the bowl at Orshwihr is the most impressive and like visiting Materne Haeglin as they are a women managed wine company in a very paternalistic enviroment.( and the wine is good)

I would also stay at one of the two hotels between Guebwiller and the ballon d'alsace as they are so well designed. They are both at
http://www.domainedulac-alsace.com/d...onfort-Alsace/

You may also want to visit Monte Sainte Odile: http://www.mont-sainte-odile.com/index.php?lang=en

When in Riquewiher visit the tasting room for the vineyard, Mittnacht-klack for some great wine.

I second Ira's suggestion of the Hotel Gutenberg in Strasbourg. It's well located, has reasonable rates, it's clean, and has nice people working there.

Alsace in September should be lovely!

Thank you for your replies, links and ideas.

A question about Hotel Gutenberg, has anyone had the breakfast? Is it worth paying the extra? What does it include?
We have an early morning departure by train to Paris (about 7.30 am) would it be better to stay near the Gare or would Hotel Gutenberg location be ok.

I have booked our Riquewihr stay http://i-love-riquewihr.com/ We definitely would like to visit some tasting rooms whilst in Alsace.

Hoping September weather will be nice!

Sept. tends towards chilly morning and bright sunshine in sfternoon

We stayed at the Gutenberg, but didn't have breakfast. We liked to wander around town in the morning for a cafe creme and croissant instead. Much cheaper, too.

It's an easy tram or taxi ride from the Hotel G to the train station, no need to stay near there. The Gutenberg is in the heart of things. To me, the train station felt a bit "out there" location-wise. Not really that far, maybe a 15 minute walk, but not in the thick of it all like the Gutenberg is.

Hi A,

>A question about Hotel Gutenberg, has anyone had the breakfast? Is it worth paying the extra? What does it include?

IIRC, it was a buffet bkfst with the usual breads, cheeses, meats, yogurts, fruit, coffee. They also had pretty good instant decaf.

We have an early morning departure by train to Paris (about 7.30 am) would it be better to stay near the Gare or would Hotel Gutenberg location be ok.

I think that the G is about a 15 min walk to the train station.

Enjoy your visit.

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It's a perfect time of year to be in theAlsace - keep your eye out for local pottery from Souflenheim (or drive to the vilage yourself and visit the many family potteries)