Kaysersberg, France

Kaysersberg

A flower-filled Alsace village below a castle ruin and vineyards.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Kaysersberg

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up through the vineyards to the castle ruin for the view over the village.
  2. AfternoonWander the main street and the fortified bridge over the river Weiss.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a winstub in the village.

Day 2

Visit Colmar or Riquewihr, each 15 minutes away.

What to eat

Alsatian Riesling and bredele biscuits, or mulled wine at the Christmas market.

Local tips

Make the most of Kaysersberg

Beat the crowds

Busy on summer afternoons and during the Christmas market. Mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The fortified bridge over the river with the houses and castle ruin behind it.

Getting there

Buses run from Colmar, about 30 minutes. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

Riquewihr and the rest of the Alsace Wine Route.

Good to know

Walk up to the castle ruin for the view over the town and vineyards. Albert Schweitzer was born here.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Kaysersberg

Getting there

  • Strasbourg Airport (SXB)50 km away
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)65 km away
  • Freiburg45 km away
  • Strasbourg60 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Kaysersberg: good to know

Is Kaysersberg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A flower-filled Alsace village below a castle ruin and vineyards.

How many days do you need in Kaysersberg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Kaysersberg?

You can visit all year. Busy on summer afternoons and during the Christmas market. Mornings are calm.

How do you get to Kaysersberg?

The nearest airport is Strasbourg Airport (SXB), about 50 km away. Buses run from Colmar, about 30 minutes. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Kaysersberg?

Nearby hidden places include Colmar (9.6 km), Freiburg (46 km) and Strasbourg (61 km).

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