From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé

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During this day trip, you will travel in a minibus from Basel to the beautiful Alsace region in France. You will visit Colmar, the "Little Venice" of Alsace. Later you will visit the medieval Hohkönigsburg and the medieval Ribeauvillé.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration10 hrs
LanguagesEnglish · German
Meeting pointBushalteplatz Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel (gegenüber vom Tinguely-Brunnen)
Highlights
  • Travel comfortably by minibus from Basel to Alsace
  • Visit the pretty medieval town of Colmar
  • Visit the Hohkönigsburg castle high above the vineyards
  • Stroll through the village of Ribeauvillé and enjoy an optional wine tasting
Description

On a day trip, you travel by minibus from Basel to France to Alsace. Here you visit two medieval towns, first Colmar and later Ribeauvillé.

In between, you also visit the Hohkönigsburg and enjoy the view from above of the vineyards.

The trip ends again at the meeting point.

Practical Information:

  • The bus is air-conditioned
  • A foldable wheelchair can be brought along
  • Passengers must be able to get on and off independently or with the help of an accompanying person
  • The Hohkönigsburg is only wheelchair accessible up to the entrance / lower courtyard
  • Foldable strollers can be transported in the trunk (must be registered with the organizer after booking)
  • Dogs are allowed to come along if they are house-trained

Swiss Activities Tip

You can find the restaurant L'Arpège in the center of Colmar. It offers Alsatian cuisine with cozy tables surrounded by a flower garden.

Inclusions
  • 10 hour day trip from/to Basel

  • Minibus with driver-guide

  • Visit the town of Colmar on foot

  • Visit to Hohkönigsburg Castle

  • Visit the village of Ribeauvillé on foot

  • Brochure with information EN/DE

  • Food & drink

Meeting point

Bushalteplatz Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel (gegenüber vom Tinguely-Brunnen)

BaselCitytour. Bus-Stop 01 - Tinguely Brunnen, Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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Important information
  • Bring your passport (you are crossing the border between Switzerland and France)
  • Bring some money (euros)
  • Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes
  • No pets allowed
  • Child seats are provided for children over 9 months if booked in advance

Provider

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Baselcitytour

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