On vacation, on an internship or on a business trip, you wonder what to do in Mulhouse? Much less known than Colmar or Strasbourg, this Alsatian city nevertheless hides a lot of riches.
Discover below all the interest of coming to Mulhouse for tourists who travel, families on vacation, couples or solo visitors!
Romantic weekend in Mulhouse
How about a romantic weekend in Mulhouse? Indeed, you will be able to enjoy sharing privileged moments with your other half by going off the beaten track ...
Romantic stroll along the banks of the canal
Let yourself slide over the water in a vintage boat and enjoy two of the landscapes that pass before your eyes along the banks. For this, you just need to rent an electric boat without a license. You will embark on this romantic stroll from the pontoon of the Fabric Printing Museum in Mulhouse. More information on www.vintage-boat.fr
Guinguette at the water's edge
Only 11 km from Mulhouse, in Illfurth, a pretty tavern as in the past awaits you to share a meal for two and spend a beautiful afternoon of relaxation! Phone: 06 23 32 61 74
Stroll hand in hand in old Mulhouse
Discover, by walking in pairs, the heritage and the old stones of the historic center of the city. You will appreciate the ruins of its ramparts, its XNUMXth century town hall and its elegant mansions.
Among the city's must-see tourist sites:
- The Temple of St. Stephen,
- The 13th century Saint-Jean Chapel,
- the Tour de l'Europe (emblematic building of Mulhouse),
- the Bollwerk Tower (oldest vestige of the fortifications),
- rue du Sauvage and the alleys around Place de la Réunion.
Solo in Mulhouse
During a business trip, an internship or a professional meeting, you can take the opportunity to do some nice activities in Mulhouse:
Discover a Grand Cru d'Alsace
For all lovers of good French wines, the appellations of Alsatian vineyards are safe values.
Why not take advantage of being in Mulhouse to develop your knowledge of Alsatian wines. Without offering you a wine course, I recommend that you visit Grands Crus Spiegel, Saering, Kessler, Kitterlé with free tastings. Reservations are made on the Tourist Office website.
Cultivate yourself at the Mulhouse Museum of Fine Art
This magnificent museum is located within the walls of Villa Steinbach at 4 Place Guillaume Tell. It brings together works by many painters and sculptors such as Brueghel, Henner or Courbet.
What to do in Mulhouse with the family?
Why not spend a few days of family vacation in Mulhouse? Here are some cool activity ideas for young and old:
Go to the Mulhouse market
Discover the largest market in the North East of France with your family. It is held at the Quai de la Cloche in Mulhouse every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. So you can buy Alsatian specialties while enjoying a warm and lively atmosphere!
Spend the day at the Parc du Petit Prince
Between Colmar and Mulhouse is the 1st park in the world dedicated to aviation: the Little Prince park. Rides, games, entertainment, labyrinth, shows, restaurants… It is the ideal place for a day of family happiness.
Take your teenagers to Europa-Park
Only 1 hour by car from Mulhouse, your teenagers will have a blast if you take them to Europa-Park!
This amusement park is located in Baden-Württemberg on the German border. You will enjoy with your children more than 100 attractions (including 11 Big Eights) that make it the largest theme park in Germany.
Go hiking in the Black Forest
For nature lovers, the Black Forest in Germany is a must! This mountain runs along the French border from Mulhouse to Strasbourg. To discover its wild landscapes, many marked trails allow hikers to take beautiful walks and climb to the summits.
Among the most beautiful hikes, I recommend the one that crosses the Gorges de la Wutach. See more info on the hike Grand Canyon of the Black Forest.
Where to sleep in Mulhouse?
Among cheap hotels in Mulhouse, I unearthed 2 good plans: the B&B Hotels.
In fact, there are 2 accommodation possibilities with this hotel chain:
- A hotel at 38/40 Avenue de Colmar, ideal for sightseeing and exploring the historic center;
- A Rue d'Annecy hotel in Illzach just 6 km from the center of Mulhouse. This hotel is interesting for those who want to visit the Cité du Train and the Automobile museum.
If you are looking to take a road trip on scenic roads, here are two legendary roads: