{"id":3482,"date":"2022-12-31T00:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T23:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/?p=3482"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:52:35","slug":"alsacia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/en\/alsacia\/","title":{"rendered":"Alsace (Germany, France and Switzerland 31Dec22-7Jan23)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alsace (Germany, France and Switzerland 31Dec22-7Jan23):<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>We took this trip visiting several cities and countries. Here's the complete route:<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)<\/a>
Strasbourg (France)<\/a>
Obernai (France)<\/a>
Dambach-la-Ville (France)<\/a>
S\u00e9lestat (France)<\/a>
Haut-Koeningsbourg Castle (France)<\/a>
Bergheim (France)<\/a>
Ribeauvill\u00e9 (France)<\/a>
Hunawihr (France)<\/a>
Riquewihr (France)<\/a>
Kaysersberg (France)<\/a>
Turckheim (France)<\/a>
Eguisheim (France)<\/a>
Colmar (France)<\/a>
Basel (Switzerland)<\/a>
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History of Alsace in a few lines:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Origins:<\/strong><\/h3>

Alsace was inhabited from prehistoric times by Celtic tribes, especially the Sequani. After the Roman conquest in the 1st century BC, the region was integrated into the province of Germania Superior, developing cities, agriculture, and an important road system.<\/p>

Middle Ages:<\/strong><\/h3>

During the Middle Ages, Alsace was part of the Holy Roman Empire. Its cities, such as Strasbourg and Colmar, prospered thanks to trade, viticulture, and urban leagues. The region blended Germanic and Latin influences, shaping its distinctive cultural identity.<\/p>

19th Century:<\/strong><\/h3>

In the 19th century, Alsace changed hands several times. After the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, it became part of the German Empire, leaving a strong linguistic and administrative imprint. After the First World War, in 1918, it returned to France, reinforcing its dual cultural heritage.<\/p>

Present:<\/strong><\/h3>

Today, Alsace is a French region known for its distinctive architecture, wine route, picturesque villages, and unique blend of French and German traditions. Strasbourg stands out as the seat of European institutions and a symbol of cooperation and continental unity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>General conclusions \u2726\u2726<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

The typical villages from Beauty and the Beast. They are all very beautiful.<\/p>

The people in this area are nice, it surprised us.<\/p>

We didn't like Basel; it's more expensive because it's close to Zurich, but it's not as worthwhile as the rest of Alsace; it only has two streets to visit.<\/p>

General summary: it's worth visiting by car.<\/p>

Zurich: a gray city, with prices beyond our Spanish budgets. We had to go, but it wasn't to our liking; luckily, we had the hotel's bikes, they were a lifesaver.<\/p>

  • Hotel Frankfurt:<\/strong> Monopol \u2013 Central Station<\/u><\/a> (1 night with breakfast). We really liked that you could help yourself to coffee\/tea at reception. The hotel is close to everything; they say it's not a safe area, but we didn't notice any danger. We left a skewer behind, which they retrieved as soon as we reported it, but then they lost it again\u2014very suspicious.<\/p>

    We saw a cockroach as we were leaving the baseboard of the room.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    \"Frankfurt<\/p>

    Hotel Strasbourg: <\/strong>Ibis Budget Strasbourg Center Gare<\/u><\/a> (2 nights with breakfast). Close to the center.<\/p>

    \"Hotel<\/p>

    Hotel Colmar:<\/strong> H\u00f4tel Turenne<\/u><\/a> (1 night without breakfast). The nice area was just around the corner from the hotel.<\/p>

    \"Colmar<\/p>

    Hotel Basel:<\/strong> Spalenbrunnen Hotel & Restaurant Basel City Center<\/u><\/a> (1 night without breakfast). There's no parking nearby. It's a hotel to avoid because it was rather disgusting, even though it was spacious. The bathroom was tiny and had an AC unit. It's only good for sleeping and little else.<\/p>

    \"Habitaci\u00f3n<\/p>

    Hotel Zurich:<\/strong> Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich<\/u><\/a> (2 nights without breakfast). Free bicycles are available for exploring the city; take advantage of them because it's not near the center, but there are plenty of bike lanes. The room had a nice view, but the double bed against the wall was extremely uncomfortable; imagine trying to get up in the night without waking your partner\u2026<\/p>

    \"Zurich\"<\/p>

    New Year's Eve in Frankfurt <\/strong>(It was amazing) They started early in the morning setting off firecrackers and fireworks nonstop and it lasted until 2 or 3 in the morning.<\/p>

    The city itself has nothing special to offer, and we actually found out later that it was apparently quite dangerous, but that night was fantastic! We had a wonderful dinner at an Indian restaurant that was open, and then we went down to the river to enjoy the bonfires and the arrival of the new year.<\/p>