Scène urbaine dans la ville de Colmar , Alsace (Fr).

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Camping in Alsace

Alsace is a region of France that borders Lorraine, Switzerland and Germany. It is made up of two departments, Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, and its capital is the city of Strasbourg. The symbol of Alsace is a bird, the white stork, which Alsatians consider their lucky charm.

Thanks to its history, geographical location, culture and traditions, this region of 8800 km² and two million inhabitants (2,003,217 in 2010) is a major tourist attraction. What to see and do in Alsace?

Lac du Ballon, a lake in the Vosges mountains - Haut-Rhin, France Lac du Ballon, a lake in the Vosges mountains - Alsace, France

Alsace tourism: the best Alsace has to offer!

Which tourist attractionsin Alsace are a must?

Strasbourg Cathedral: it receives almost 4 million visitors every year and has remained the world’s tallest building for 227 years. The cathedral’s astronomical clock is a curiosity in itself. Created in 1574, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance clockmaking and mathematics that continues to amaze with its technical prowess and finesse. It features a perpetual calendar, indicating the movement of the planets on an astrolabe. If you’re looking for a feast for the eyes, come at 12:30 p.m., when an angel rings the bell and all the automata come to life – a truly magical sight for young and old alike! All the apostles salute Christ, and the four ages of life parade before Death.

Mont Sainte Odile convent: 1.3 million visitors a year.
Strasbourg’s historic city center: The picturesque La Petite France district has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.

Houses in Strasbourg Picturesque district Petite France in Strasbourg, houses on river

Colmar, France. Colmar, Alsace, France. Petit Venice, water canal and traditional half timbered houses.

Street with colorful traditional french houses in Eguisheim, France Street with colorful traditional french houses in Eguisheim town of Alsace region, France

Your camping vacation in Alsace

To make the most of the tourist attractions of this historic region of north-eastern France, what could be better than a camping holiday in Alsace with a swimming pool? Camping Au Clos de la Chaume in Gérardmer is the ideal place to do just that. Many places of interest are close by, and you’ll have all the comforts you need for a pleasant family camping vacation in Alsace.

Some of France’s most beautiful villages

Several villages in Alsace are among the most beautiful in France. These include :

Eguisheim, its ramparts street, its castle square…
Kaysersberg and Riquewihr are among the most beautiful picturesque villages in France!
Colmar, Little Venice, the Unterlinden Museum, Easter markets, etc.
Mittelbergheim (a renowned gastronomic resort with a rare site and architectural heritage);
Hunawihr and its NaturOparC and Jardin des Papillons.

Let’s not forget these Alsatian tourist attractions…

Visiting Alsace wouldn’t make sense if you didn’t take the Alsace Wine Route, visit the eagle aviary, the Parc des Cigognes et des Loutres in Hunawihr, the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg and the Château du Fleckenstein, and visit winegrowing hotspots such as Guebwiller and Riquewihr. Many of Alsace’s greenways take you through the region’s picturesque villages and vineyards. They’re perfect for beginners and experienced cyclists alike! Alsace also boasts ski resorts (high Vosges) and spa resorts.