Some itinerary ideas
📍 Weekend itinerary (2 days) – Luxury & local charm
Day 1: Arrival and gentle exploration
Lunch: refined winstub, seasonal Alsatian specialties
Afternoon: visit the Lalique Museum and the Meisenthal Museum to immerse yourself in the history of glassmaking
Relax at the guest house and enjoy the garden, lounge, bar, or terrace
Evening: gourmet dinner at the guest house or at a charming local restaurant
Day 2: Local produce, vineyards & panoramic views
Morning: stroll along the Alsace Wine Route, with a visit to a high-end wine estate and private tasting of prestigious vintages.
Lunch: in one of Colmar's many restaurants
Afternoon: Discover panoramic views – stroll through the hillsides and along the wine trail to admire the view of the vineyards and villages.
📆 4-day itinerary – Luxury & immersion
Day 1 & 2: Same as for a weekend.
Day 3: Heritage & nature
Morning: Travel to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
Lunch at the castle or in a restaurant on the wine route
Afternoon: stroll through the Sélestat region or return to the guest house to enjoy a gentle hike in the Bastberg nature reserve
Evening: gastronomic experience – wine tasting dinner with food and wine pairings.
Day 4: Villages & crafts
Morning: guided tour of iconic villages: Saverne, Bouxwiller, La Petite Pierre. Shopping for local crafts.
Lunch in an exceptional setting (many terraces in La Petite Pierre overlooking the Vosges forest and the magnificent castle)
Afternoon: spa in La Petite Pierre
🏰 Week itinerary – Luxury & in-depth discoveries
Days 1-2: arrival, rest, local discovery, weekend.
Day 3: castles + vineyards as in the 4-day itinerary.
Day 4: Nature & panoramic views
Excursion to the Vosges mountains for gentle hikes, waterfalls, views of mountain peaks, and deep forests.
Lunch en route at a charming inn surrounded by nature.
Evening: quiet evening at the guest house, perhaps with a fire in the fireplace or an indoor tasting.
Day 5: Culture & crafts
Visit to a regional museum (for example in Strasbourg or Colmar, depending on location).
Discover local craft workshops (textiles, pottery, wool crafts, etc.) or perhaps a soap-making workshop in Bouxwiller.
Gourmet tasting dinner at Villa Lalique.
Day 6: The beautiful northern Alsace
Discover the villages of Betschdorf and Soufflenheim for their traditional pottery, Seebach, Hunspach, Wissembourg.
Day 7: Relaxation & return
Morning: relax, read, stroll around the village.
Afternoon: local shopping, souvenirs, gentle return journey.
What to do in the region
To go for a walk
Several Bastberg discovery trails:
Not far away is also the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges and the magnificent town of La Petite Pierre. Ballads, festivals, spa treatments... everything is there to delight you. In the season, don't miss the hikes to hear the majestic roar of the deer.
Go out
A few kilometers from Bouxwiller, you can also discover the magnificent Lalique museum in Wingen sur Moder or the international glass art center in Meisenthal.
Eat nearby
In the middle of a magical setting with a thousand witches, you will discover the delicious local specialties and the joie de vivre of Annie, the real and adorable witch of the place. Restaurant renowned throughout Alsace, not to be missed under any circumstances! Reservation required otherwise impossible to get a table.
In Marlenheim, the Benjamin pastry shop will delight you with ease. In our opinion, the best pastry chef in France.
Rest
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Some useful links
The Tourist Offices will give you the calendar of events. Do not hesitate to consult them, the region is very dynamic and offers many concerts, shows, markets, events...