The Haut-Rhin, the Alsatian department with many wonders
If you are visiting the Haut-Rhin, we recommend that you visit Colmar, otherwise known as Little Venice. Stroll through the cobbled streets of this charming Alsatian town and admire the famous half-timbered houses and the flowered windows. We suggest you to take a boat to discover all the richness and the charm of Colmar.
You can also walk in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park or in one of the 5 remarkable gardens of the Haut-Rhin. Whether it is the Park of Schoppenwihr in Bennwihr, the Park of La Marseillaise in Guebwiller, the Park of Wesserling in Husseren Wesserling, the Zoological Park and store of Mulhouse or the Park Alfred Wallach in Riedisheim, if you like gardens, you will appreciate these visits.
Alsace is full of lakes, castles, towns of character and green forests, each more romantic than the last. This territory with its multiple riches is full of activities. Whether you are a couple, a group of friends or a family, we are convinced that you will be able to find the activity that will please everyone not far from your spa hotel.
Plan your wellness stay in Alsace
The Alsace region abounds in spa hotels and beautiful wellness addresses. Hammam, indoor or outdoor swimming pool, treatments, massages, whirlpools, sauna, fitness room…you are bound to find the relaxation activity that suits you.
Le Parc Obernai is a 4-star spa hotel with a rich and unique architecture that we suggest you try if you are visiting the Grand-Est region. Since 2021, this hotel accommodation has opened a spa with an area of 2500 m², the Yonaguni Spa. As soon as you walk through the doors of this wellness center, you embark on a journey to Asia thanks to the decoration and the soothing atmosphere that emerges. In addition to enjoying the classic facilities such as the sauna or hammam, you will benefit from baths and an indoor and outdoor water labyrinth, 4 rest areas, a snow cave, showers and waterfalls, 7 massage suites and much more.
If you are visiting Colmar and want to spend a pleasant moment of relaxation, head to the Esquisse Hotel & Spa Colmar – MGallery. This exceptional establishment has a wellness area of 500m² with a heated indoor pool, 4 jacuzzis, a sauna, a hammam, massage cabins, a solarium, a rest and herbal tea room and a fitness room. It even offers you the possibility of further rejuvenating yourself with Clarins’ customized treatments. One thing is certain, you will have an unforgettable experience in the heart of a charming hotel because it is the establishment with the largest spa in the entire city of Colmar and the Clarins treatments are remarkable.
Other spa hotels in Alsace such as the Resort Barrière Ribeauvillé, the 5 Terres Hotel & Spa – MGallery Collection and the Hôtel des Berges in Illhaeusern will welcome you in temples of absolute well-being. Depending on the establishment you choose, you will find whirlpools, hammams, saunas, balneotherapy areas, areas dedicated to massages and treatments and hot and cold water pools.
Finally, if you are looking for other structures dedicated to well-being, we advise you to book a home massage with the professionals at Camille Becht in Strasbourg. Otherwise, for an unusual activity but still placed under the sign of relaxation and escape, we suggest you try Taaka Beer Spa, the first beer spa to have opened its doors in the heart of Strasbourg.
Escape to the Alsace region and to a luxury spa hotel for an unforgettable stay. Villages, vineyards, castles, starred gastronomic restaurants…you name it, you’ll be spoilt for choice. It’s time to live magnificent moments by opting for the activities that we are now revealing to you.
Luxurious stopover in Alsace
Alsace has a very diversified cultural offer. We present you the places not to be missed for a nice trip with your family, your partner or your friends.
Prepare your escape in the most beautiful castles of Alsace. Yes, you should know that this region is a land of castles and fortified cities. You will find them in every corner of the region. Travel through the centuries and explore the Saint-Ulrich castle in Ribeauvillé, the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle in Orschwiller, the Hohlandsbourg castle in Wintzenheim or the Fleckenstein castle in Lembach. But the list is still long. We cannot be exhaustive on all the fortresses that nestle in the four corners of Alsace.
Let’s continue this luxurious escapade with the Alsace Wine Road. Follow this road and stop as you wish in typical and colorful Alsatian villages, considered among the most beautiful villages of France. We recommend you to stop in Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, Mittelbergheim, Riquewihr or Ribeauvillé.
Don’t forget to taste the prestigious wines like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat.
Program idea for a stay / weekend in Alsace
You are planning a stay or a weekend in Alsace but you don’t know which cities and activities to choose? Discover without further ado our ideas for a tour in Alsace and its surroundings.
About 30 kilometers from Strasbourg, we suggest you spend a night or more at the Parc Hôtel Obernai. This 4-star spa hotel with its rich and unique architecture offers the guarantee of high quality services. According to the opinion of our community and the average score obtained by Tripadvisor customers, this spa hotel is a must for its quality / price ratio and its positioning. It is considered one of the most beautiful in Alsace.
Day 1: Visit of Strasbourg, the European capital
First time in Alsace? What better way to start your stay or your weekend than to discover the city of Strasbourg. In the morning, after your night in your spa hotel or your arrival in the European capital, stroll through the district of Petite France, the Orangery Park, around the cathedral of Strasbourg or the European Parliament. Take a gourmet break at Christian’s, one of the best pastry chefs in the city, where you can taste the famous kougelhopf. At noon, take the time to discover the menu of 1741, a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant. After this invigorating break, discover Strasbourg in a different and original way by boarding an electric yacht with a pilot. To end this busy day, treat yourself to a relaxing interlude in your hotel spa. Relax in the sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, in the swimming pool or let yourself be tempted by body or facial treatments or a massage. In the evening, to close this first day on Alsatian soil, dine in one of the other Michelin-starred gastronomic establishments. Among them, we recommend : Unami*, Au Crocodile* or Les Funambules*. Depending on the establishment you choose, you will enjoy modern, classic or creative cuisine.
Day 2: Visit of Riquewihr
For your second day in Alsace, we suggest you drive a few kilometers to discover the medieval city of Riquewihr, located on the Alsace wine route, between the Vosges peaks and the Alsace plain. For a day, stroll through the cobbled streets of this beautiful village. Don’t miss the rue du Général de Gaulle and its magnificent houses. At noon, we recommend you to have lunch in the gastronomic restaurant holding a star in the Michelin Guide, La Table du Gourmet. On the menu, a creative and modern cuisine. After lunch, visit the Dolder, one of the most emblematic monuments of Riquewihr at the end of the rue du Général de Gaulle, the Thieves’ Tower Museum or the Wurtemberg Castle.
Alsace is a region that lends itself par excellence to a stay or weekend resourcing and exotic because of its rich history, its culture, its heritage, its wine route and its authenticity. For a few years now, this region has even become a real land of spas.
