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Alsace Route des Vins

France

Point-to-point
Strasbourg Thann

In short: Alsace Route des Vins is a About 190 km food road trip in France, typically driven over 3 days, best in Sep–Nov (harvest). Highlights: Strasbourg, Obernai, Barr.

Distance
About 190 km
Duration
3 days
Best Season
Sep–Nov (harvest)
IconicEasyFoodEV-friendly

The complete Marlenheim-to-Thann Alsace Wine Route, paced through the northern villages, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Colmar, Eguisheim and the southern vineyards.

Practical notes
This plan follows the official wine-road spine from Marlenheim to Thann over three days. A self-drive tasting itinerary requires a designated driver who drinks no alcohol; otherwise book a driver, use a cycling/walking tasting segment or spit all samples. Reserve cellar visits and restaurants, check château/museum hours and village parking/ZTL rules, and never treat all listed meals or tastings as mandatory.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Strasbourg / Marlenheim to Obernai

Marlenheim and Obernai wine-road villages · Wistub du Sommelier

Day 2Obernai via Haut-Koenigsbourg to Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg · Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr · Auberge du Parc Carola

Day 3Colmar and Eguisheim via Guebwiller to Thann

Colmar and Eguisheim · Guebwiller to Thann wine-road finish · La Maison des Têtes

Stops along the route

Strasbourg — Departure — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Departure
Strasbourg
The Alsatian capital where the wine route begins. Gothic cathedral, La Petite France canals, and the European Parliament within one medieval island city.
Hotels
Obernai — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Obernai
The first great wine village, enclosed by intact medieval walls. The six-bucket well on the market square dates from 1579 and still defines the town.
Hotels
Barr — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Barr
A handsome half-timbered wine town on the Route des Vins, known for its Grand Cru Kirchberg vineyards and lively autumn wine fair.
Sélestat — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Sélestat
A Renaissance town with the oldest lending library in France. Its 1521 Christmas market is widely credited with launching the global tradition.
Hotels
Ribeauvillé — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Ribeauvillé
Three ruined castles crown the hill above this handsome town. The Grand Cru Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Riesling vines fill every slope below them.
Hotels
Riquewihr — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Riquewihr
A perfectly preserved 16th-century wine town unchanged since Habsburg rule. Cobbled lanes, half-timbered facades, and no through traffic.
Hotels
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Colmar — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Colmar
The wine capital of Alsace. Petite Venise canals, the Isenheim Altarpiece at Unterlinden museum, and the region's best tarte flambée all converge here.
Hotels
Eguisheim — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Eguisheim
Elected France's favourite village. Concentric rings of colour-washed half-timbered houses form a perfectly intact medieval world built around a 13th-century castle.
Hotels
Guebwiller — City — Alsace Route des Vins — France
City
Guebwiller
The southern wine-road stage after Colmar and Eguisheim.
Thann — Arrival — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Arrival
Thann
The official southern endpoint of the full Alsace Route des Vins spine.

Things to Do

Marlenheim and Obernai wine-road villages — Village route — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Village route
Marlenheim and Obernai wine-road villages
Begin on the official northern terminus and choose one prebooked, sober-driver cellar visit.
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg — Castle — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Castle
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Use a timed/early visit, then prioritize Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr.
Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr — Historic villages — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Historic villages
Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr
Walk the centres from legal parking and keep tasting transport safe.
Colmar and Eguisheim — Historic towns — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Historic towns
Colmar and Eguisheim
Choose one museum and a meaningful old-town walk.
Guebwiller to Thann wine-road finish — Wine-road landscape — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Wine-road landscape
Guebwiller to Thann wine-road finish
Complete the official southern section and finish in Thann.

Where to Eat

Wistub du Sommelier — Alsatian — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Alsatian
Wistub du Sommelier
Reserve one Obernai dinner; the driver remains alcohol-free.
Auberge du Parc Carola — Alsatian — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Alsatian
Auberge du Parc Carola
Verify and reserve this Ribeauvillé-area meal.
La Maison des Têtes — Alsatian — Alsace Route des Vins — France
Alsatian
La Maison des Têtes
Reserve a Colmar lunch or dinner, not an extra route stop.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Alsace Route des Vins drive?

The Alsace Route des Vins covers About 190 km from start to finish.

How long does the Alsace Route des Vins take to drive?

Most travellers spend 3 days on the Alsace Route des Vins, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the Alsace Route des Vins?

The recommended season for the Alsace Route des Vins is Sep–Nov (harvest).

Where does the Alsace Route des Vins start and end?

The Alsace Route des Vins runs from Strasbourg to Thann.

What are the main stops on the Alsace Route des Vins?

The Alsace Route des Vins passes through Strasbourg, Obernai, Barr.

How difficult is the Alsace Route des Vins to drive?

The Alsace Route des Vins is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the Alsace Route des Vins in a regular car?

Yes — the Alsace Route des Vins is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

Is the Alsace Route des Vins EV friendly?

Yes — the Alsace Route des Vins has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the Alsace Route des Vins safe to drive?

This plan follows the official wine-road spine from Marlenheim to Thann over three days. A self-drive tasting itinerary requires a designated driver who drinks no alcohol; otherwise book a driver, use a cycling/walking tasting segment or spit all samples. Reserve cellar visits and restaurants, check château/museum hours and village parking/ZTL rules, and never treat all listed meals or tastings as mandatory.

What scenic tier is the Alsace Route des Vins?

The Alsace Route des Vins is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.