Located in the middle of a sunny landscape of orchards and vineyards, the wine-growing town of Oberkirch is the gateway to the Rench Valley on the Baden Wine Route. The old town, with its picturesque half-timbered houses, cosy cafes and shops, invites you to explore. Where to stay We stayed in the town’s motorhome area (48.528702, 8.0736 lat, long), which […]
The town of Freudenstadt in the northern Black Forest has long been a centre for ‘wellness tourism’ because of the relatively mild climate and high number of sunny days experienced in this part of the Black Forest. It is also known for its market square with arcades. According to the local tourist office, it is the largest in Germany. Where […]
Villingen-Schwenningen is located right in front of the natural landscape of the Black Forest and offers everything that distinguishes a small metropolis. It is a rather strange “city” created in 1972. It has a compact historic centre with numerous places of interest from its origins in the original history of the Grand Duchy of Baden. Where to stay We stayed […]
Freiburg im Breisgau, a vibrant university city in the Black Forest of southwestern Germany, is known for its mild climate and reconstructed medieval old town, crisscrossed by picturesque streams. Freiburg celebrated its 900th anniversary as a city in 2020 and the pedestrian area of the old town is full of fascinating buildings. It has an international reputation as Germany’s “green […]
Colmar is a fairytale city in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. Colmar apparently inspired the town in the Disney film Beauty and the Beast. It was the last city in France liberated at the end of World War II […]
Located at the southern exit of Colmar, Eguisheim has been ranked as “One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France” since 2003 and won the title of “France’s Favourite Village” in 2013 on a TV show. This charmingly small, typical Alsatian village features brightly coloured old houses with pointed roofs and half-timbered facades. It’s like a fairy tale! Where to […]
Mulhouse is the creative centre of Alsace. Its proximity to Germany and Switzerland has influenced its historical heritage: museums, monuments and dynamism. Several museums dedicated to automobiles, trains and textiles pay tribute to its industrial soul. Where to stay We stayed at Camping de I’lll (47.734699, 7.32427 lat, long) 2 km from the centre, about 20 minutes walk. The campsite […]
Besançon is a city in eastern France, near the border with Switzerland. The old town is located in a horseshoe-shaped bend on the banks of the Doubs River. The sprawling citadel of Besançon stands on a hill and is home to 3 museums, a zoo and 600-metre-long walls. Where to stay We stayed in the city’s motorhome area (47.237061, 6.016338 […]
