Riquewihr, France

Riquewihr

A walled wine village surrounded by vineyards on the Alsace Wine Route.

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

2 days in Riquewihr

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk through the village from the Dolder tower gate and along its ramparts.
  2. AfternoonTaste Riesling and Grand Cru wines at a family winery on the main street.
  3. EveningWalk through the vineyards above the village at sunset.

Day 2

Visit Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, or the storks of the NaturOparC in Hunawihr.

What to eat

Kugelhopf cake and a glass of Gewürztraminer.

Local tips

Make the most of Riquewihr

Beat the crowds

Busy on summer afternoons and very busy during the Christmas market. Come early or stay for the evening.

Best photo spot

The main street with its painted half-timbered houses, from the Dolder gate tower.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 20 minutes from Colmar. Local buses run from Colmar too.

Don't miss nearby

Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé and the other villages of the Alsace Wine Route.

Good to know

The vineyards around the village are great for a short walk between wine villages.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Riquewihr

Getting there

  • Strasbourg Airport (SXB)50 km away
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)65 km away
  • Freiburg45 km away
  • Strasbourg55 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

Riquewihr: good to know

Is Riquewihr worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A walled wine village surrounded by vineyards on the Alsace Wine Route.

How many days do you need in Riquewihr?

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

When is the best time to visit Riquewihr?

You can visit all year. Busy on summer afternoons and very busy during the Christmas market. Come early or stay for the evening.

How do you get to Riquewihr?

The nearest airport is Strasbourg Airport (SXB), about 50 km away. Easiest by car, about 20 minutes from Colmar. Local buses run from Colmar too.

What is there to see near Riquewihr?

Nearby hidden places include Colmar (11 km), Freiburg (45 km) and Strasbourg (56 km).

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