Alsace: top 6 nature and unusual activities
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Published on 10/9/25, modified on 4/3/26
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When we think of Alsace, we often think of half-timbered villages or Colmar and Strasbourg. But Mulhouse is also worth a visit: heir to a rich industrial past, today it's a cultural and creative city where exceptional museums, urban art and heritage come together. Would you like to discover this city on the border between Germany and France? Mulhouse is easily accessible by train from Paris and other major European cities! Here's our guide to a 100% rail city-trip where culture, gastronomy and heritage intermingle, without planes or cars.
On arrival, the Mulhouse station is right in the center of town, a stone's throw from shops and the tramway. Le Soléa network allows you to easily reach museums, lively squares and the Cité du Train et de l'Automobile, just a few stops away.
There's no shortage of possibilities in Mulhouse, and everything is easily discovered on foot or by streetcar, for a stroll at your own pace.
If you want to visit Mulhouse, you can't miss its unique institutions in Europe: the Automobile Museum, one of the largest in the world, and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art offer a striking contrast between industrial history and contemporary creativity. We also recommend the Cité du Train SNCF heritage (Europe's largest railway museum) and the Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes, which recalls the city's textile history.
With its cafés and boutiques, the Station district breathes a convivial atmosphere, while the place du Marché with its narrow streets lined with colorful buildings, invites you to sample Alsatian sauerkraut accompanied by a local wine.
The heart of Mulhouse can be discovered around the Place de la Réunion with its Renaissance town hall and the Temple Saint-Étienne. But the town also stands out for its street art galore which transforms its walls into an open-air museum.
Looking for greenery? Visit Mulhouse Botanical Park extends over 25 hectares and delights young and old alike. For an unusual outing, the Alsace Ecomuseum immerses you in traditional Alsatian village life, while the Electropolis Museum tells the story of electricity.
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