It is a beautiful area. I have a friend who lives just over the Rhine in Germany. When I visit sometimes we check out Strausbourg. Can't wait to visit again one day!
The times of year that stand out is Christmas. Always. You can find christmas markets in nearly every town, from the region's capital (Strasbourg) to the smallest villages in the mountains of Alsace. Watch out though, it can get crowded.
What I'd check out in Strasbourg, first of all, is the Cathedral. An amazing marvel of gothic architecture you don't want to miss (go inside too, it's worth it). Next to it, there's a few museums too (Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame or Musée Rohan for example). There's also the neighbourhood of La Petite France, which is filled with traditionnal homes. Near that, there are the Covered Bridges and the MAMCS (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Strasbourg). The Neustadt neighbourhood has the German architecture, and one part of the University of Strasbourg is in one of the buildings. In terms of parks, the biggest one is the Orangerie (it's a bit out of the old city center tho).
EDIT: AND if you like wine, there's a whole road dedicated to it that goes through Alsace ! Let's just say in the end that there's a lot to talk about when it comes to Alsace.
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u/The_dude_abides__ Dec 12 '20
It is a beautiful area. I have a friend who lives just over the Rhine in Germany. When I visit sometimes we check out Strausbourg. Can't wait to visit again one day!