Travel Reference
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Views over Eguisheim
If you have a car, follow signs up to
Husseren Les Cinq Châteaux,
then walk 20 minutes
to the ruined castle towers for a good view of the Vosges Mountains above and vineyards
below.
By mountain bike or on foot, find any path through the vineyards above Eguisheim
forgreatviews(theTIhasafreemap).Here'sthemostdirectroute:WalkuphillonGrande
Rue,crosstheringroadandfollow
Camping
signstothecampground.Enterthevineyards
here. Orient yourself using the big vineyard-display panel and wander the lanes as high as
you like. It's OK to walk on dirt paths between the vines. You'll find occasional vineyard
information posted in English and see the five châteaux of Husseren floating above. The
TI's map shows a longer walk through the vineyards from the same starting point.
None of the hotels listed below has air-conditioning.
$$$ Hôtel St. Hubert***
offers15spotless roomswith modern, German-hotelesque
comfort (and strict management to match), and an indoor pool and sauna. The 10-minute
walk from the town center is rewarded with vineyards out your window (Db-€123, Tb-
€140, family suite for four-€185, extra bed-€16, four rooms have patios, free pickup
at Colmar's train station if reserved a day in advance, reception open 8:00-12:00 &
15:00-22:00, 6 Rue des Trois Pierres, tel. 03 89 41 40 50,
www.hotel-st-hubert.com
,
$$ Hostellerie du Château***
is part art gallery and part hotel, providing contem-
porary comfort on the charming main square (standard Db-€90-110, Db suite with whirl-
pooltub-€120-145,allroomswithtubs,Wi-Fi,garage€12/day,2RueduChâteauSt.Léon
IX, tel. 03 89 23 72 00,
www.hostellerieduchateau.com
,
info@hostellerieduchateau.com
)
.
$$ Auberge Alsacienne***
is conveniently located near the lower parking area with
reasonably priced, sharp rooms in a picturesque building (Db-€69-80, Tb-€105, breakfast-
€9.50, Wi-Fi, 12 Grand Rue, tel. 03 89 41 50 20,
www.auberge-alsacienne.net
,
auberge-
$ Auberge du Rempart
is a rockin' deal. It's atmospheric, with bright, airy rooms
with big beds and surprisingly elaborate decor above a lively café/restaurant deep inside
the town (standard Db-€56, grand Db-€74-95; great family suite-€120 for 4 people, €140
for 6; Wi-Fi, near TI at 3 Rue du Rempart Sud, tel. 03 89 41 16 87,
www.auberge-du-rem-
part.com
,
auberge-du-rempart@wanadoo.fr
). The reception desk is in the restaurant and is
usually open only during lunch and after 18:00.
