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The domain of Germanic princes for much of its history, Kaysersberg (“Emperor's Moun-
tain”) was of strategic importance, thanks to its location guarding the important route over
the Vosges Mountains that links Colmar with the big city of Nancy. Today, philosopher-
physician Albert Schweitzer's hometown offers a cute jumble of 15th-century homes un-
deraromanticallyruinedcastlewitheasyvineyardtrailsatitsdoorstep,andplentyoftour-
ists.ReasonablebusservicefromColmarmakesKaysersbergaconvenientdaytrip(7/day,
30 minutes).
