A visit to the Alsace area is always a delightful experience. The Alsace region provides an enjoyable and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. One can drive through the tiny villages or take a train ride along the Rhine and watch the beautiful scenery pass by.

Stay in mountain slopes at a bed and breakfast, known as a 'zimmer', to enjoy the local cuisine and people. With Strasbourg just nearby, take a day trip to the headquarters of the European Parliament, and experience all its wonderful architecture and diverse culture the city has to offer. Despite its international flavor, Strasbourg is a somewhat laid back city compared to larger cities in Europe.

Home of the capital of art wines of Alsace, Colmar is a city in another world whose identity represents the entire Alsace region. Appreciate the cities half-timbered houses, and view the Unterlinden Museum which is housed in a former monastery housing the well known 'altar piece of Issenheim'. You can see a little of everything Alsace has to offer in the Unterlinden Museum, including archeological objects, sculptures and paintings from the middle ages, Renaissance art, as well as popular Alsatian art.

Just two hours south of Strasbourg is Mulhouse. Since the 12th century, Mulhouse has reflected an ever changing industrial city. Known for its astonishing diversity, Mulhouse has 12 of the most prestigious museums in the world, including eight of which are devoted to technologies. The most popular include the Museum of the Car, the Museum of the Railroad and the Museum of the Impression of Fabric.