I don't need too many words for Riquewihr, just take a look at my photos. This is a charming and…read moreinteresting little city to visit. Definitely worth making a trip to see! On my river cruise we went to many small villages and tourist towns, however Riquewihr really shines!

This was a colorful, charming town on the Alsace Wine Route. Our cruise took an excursion to both…read moreColmar and Riquewihr, and these beautiful towns, with cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses are straight out of a fairy tale. Colmar is the inspiration for Howl's Moving Castle, as well for Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Riquewihr was a smaller town, but every bit as delightful, and both towns were decorated for Christmas when we visited in December.

You cannot miss the character these fresh water runnels add to the city. Take off your shoes and…read morerelax.

it s really nice with the little canals of water running through the streets of the old part. It…read morereally gives it character. I did stupidly think that Die Bächle was one specific little well or something at first.

If Colmar is the prettiest town in the region of Alsace, then Eguisheim is definitely the prettiest…read morevillage. And that's even quite official: Eguisheim has been ranked as "One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France" since 2003 and won the title of "France's Favourite Village" in 2013 on a TV show. And one can easily see why. After you drop your car on the massive parking lot just at the entrance of town (east-side) you'll find yourself in a fairy-tale style old village where time seemed to have stopped a long time ago. The whole village is easily walkable. Be sure to start with the "ring"-walk leading around the whole village through the nicest streets and lanes. All cobbled. Countless shops and restaurants along the way. Yes, it is very popular with national and international visitors, but there are really some good shops with high quality products. Built in 1257 Eguisheim has an endless number of beautiful and colourful old buildings and houses. When you walk along the outer ring, you really could stop every few seconds to admire the amazing architecture. After doing the ring-walk you should also walk around the center. The Château de Saint-Léon-Pfalz, Fontaine de Saint-Léon, Chapelle Saint-Léon IX, Presbytère Catholique and more sights can be found here. Along with even more restaurants to sit down and watch the world go by. A visit to Eguisheim is not complete without doing some wine tasting. For Eguisheim has many wineries. It is impossible to check them all out in one day - you'd be driven away in an ambulance if you attempt to do so. We chose the "Wolfberger" winery. Regular red, white and rosé. But also Crèmant (sparkling wine - on par with Champagne quality-wise), liquors and dessert wine. Free tasting (a flight of three) even. Get your hands on one of their Rosé-Crèmants. Tasty. Eguisheim. A real highlight on our 5-week Road Trip through France. We'll be back this spring. Can't wait.

Eguisheim--what a remarkably charming medieval French village! It is a popular tourist…read moredestination, in part because the Alsace "Wine Route" passes the village. Its circular town formation is for both protection and commerce purposes. Unlike some other medieval fortified towns I'm familiar with this town was formed by connecting houses and businesses to form a circular town formation. Eguisheim is a medieval village in France's Alsace wine region. The narrow, concentric streets of its old town are lined with many preserved half-timbered houses. The central Château Saint-Léon dates back to the first part of the 13th century. The castle was built by the Counts of Eguisheim and taken over by the Bishop of Strasbourg during the 13th century. An episcopal bailiff occupied it until the French Revolution (1789). It has been listed since 1903 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. The village is also known as a Village Cigogne d'Alsace (in Alsatian: Elsässisches Storckadorf), meaning that there are storks in the village. Eguisheim has a park dedicated to the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) which is freely accessible.

My favorite city in Switzerland, Basel is both a big city and a small one. It's a major metropolis…read morefilled with culture, entertainment, restaurants and history. It is super easy to get just about anywhere via tram that runs all day with an interval of less than ten minutes between. Cell service is excellent throughout the city, too! Great museums including the Tinguely and the Kunstmuseum. Fabulous craft beers. It's close to the Alsace region of France so the wine shops are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Christmas markets run from the end of November to early January. Fabulous access via rail with SBB, SNCF and DB from other major cities in Europe. And the EuroAirport has access to all the major European hub cities. Basel as a city dates back to the fourth century thanks to a fort built here by the Roman army and a church in 346. City walls started in 1230 and there was the usual antisemitic massacre in 1349. Basel joined the Swiss Confederacy in 1501 and the SBB railway station was built in 1907. Bombed by allied forces during WWII, but after the war, the city rebuilt and culture returned. Today, it is vibrant, cosmopolitan and exciting. It's not Zürich or Geneva. It's Basel! [Review 21237 overall - 84 in Switzerland - 202 of 2024.]

Love Basel - I don't feel like it gets as much love or attention as other cities in Switzerland,…read morebut it is a wonderful blend of nearby cultural influences making a unique local flavor. It is a fairly large city but still feels intimate at times; I never felt overly crowded by people. Very walkable coupled with solid public transportation options throughout makes it easy to explore all Basel has to offer!

Niederdorf is the area of Zurich across the Limmat river from Lindenhof and Schipfe. It's more…read moretouristy in terms of shopping and there is more of a nightlife in this area. Unfortunately, that means it is also more expensive. It's definitely an area to check out, and is not too far from the old town hall, Grossmuenster cathedral, University of Zurich, or a couple of museums. 80/2025

Located in old town Zurich, this is a wonderful place to walk around and look at the shops, eat…read moredinner, grab a drink, and see some local landmarks. With plenty of restaurants, you are bound to find a place with good food and great atmosphere! The options are endless. Multiple shops line the street, from designer labels, to old antique shops that sell Swiss knives. The old river runs along side the street, as well as some popular church's, including the Grossmünster Church. The area has beautiful architecture, and during the holiday season, is lined with Christmas lights. As we walked along, we enjoyed window shopping, ending with a good dinner. Definitely a good way to spend the evening.

This has always been one of my favorite local landmarks when visiting Belfort. This statue was…read moredesigned by Architect and Sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi, same architect who designed the Statue of Liberty in New York City.

From the owner: Symbolique 22 mètres de long pour 11 de hauteur. Le monument qui identifie la ville de Belfort à…read moretravers la métropole est visible tout au long de l'année au pied du château. Bartholdi, son créateur, l'a dédié à la bravoure de la jeune cité, après trois sièges en moins d'un siècle dont le plus célèbre, celui de 1870, a permis à la ville de ne pas être rattachée à la Prusse comme le reste de l'Alsace.

From the owner: Française ou allemande ? L'histoire de cette ville est particulièrement liée à sa proximité avec…read morel'Allemagne. Malgré les affrontements à travers les âges, la ville a su conserver ses richesses architecturales exceptionnelles qui lui ont valu le classement au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Une première pour l'intégralité d'un centre-ville. La gastronomie alsacienne est bien connue pour la choucroute bien sûr, ou les flammekueche mais il y a aussi la tarte à l'oignon, le baeckeoffe, les spaetzle, le munster, le kougelhopf... bière et vin cohabitent d'ailleurs harmonieusement, avec ces plats. Pour savoir réellement ce que sont la cuisine et l'ambiance alsacienne, passez une soirée dans une winstub. Pour vous déplacer, oubliez la voiture : 400 kms de piste cyclables, 23 lignes de bus, 5 lignes de trams avec leur parking relais, jusque tard dans la nuit.