From Lake Constance via Basel to Colmar and Strasbourg

Park your car in the Storchen parking garage when you arrive in Basel.

On foot, we now go on an exploration tour through the old town of Basel. One of the city's landmarks is the town hall, which was built at the beginning of the 16th century on Basel's market square. The building is particularly striking because of its red sandstone and imposing tower.

Another landmark of the city of Basel is the Basel Cathedral. Its construction was started in the beginning of the 11th century and thanks to numerous construction delays, rebuilding and an earthquake, the construction dragged on until the 16th century. The cathedral is surrounded by many canons' houses of that time.

Now it's time for a short coffee stop with a snack at the Kaffee-Mobil on the Rhine. From here you also have a fabulous view of the old town of Basel. By the way, a coffee-mobile stands every day, in wind and weather at several places in the city. Here on the banks of the Rhine every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

Now you walk along the Rhine back to the car. From here you have a great view of the city of Basel, which is the third largest city in Switzerland, after Zurich and Geneva. Basel is especially known for its great cultural offer. The university in Basel was founded in 1406 and is therefore the oldest in Switzerland and one of the oldest in Europe.

The Mittlere Brücke is considered the border between the Upper Rhine and the High Rhine and is the oldest Rhine crossing in Basel. Here you can also find some interesting sculptures, like the "Lagerstätte", which is only visible when the water level is low.

Back at the car, we now continue to Colmar in Alsace.

When you arrive in Colmar, park your car at the Jeanne d'Arc parking lot.

Now it's time for lunch. L'Amandine is one of the few restaurants that are also open in the afternoon. Alsatian specialties are served here with a view of the old town.
Opening hours: Daily: 07:00 - 22:00

Right next to L'Amandine stands the Minster of St. Martin, one of the landmarks of the city of Colmar. The Gothic church was built from 1235 to 1365. It is considered the main work of Gothic architecture in Alsace.
Opening hours: Daily: 08:00 - 18:30 (Except during church services, including Sunday morning).

Opposite the "Maison des Têtes", the house of heads with its exuberantly decorated bay window, you will find the Hansi Village and Museum. In the museum you can learn more about the life and work of the Alsatian artist Jean-Jacques Waltz, also called "Hansi". In the souvenir store you will certainly find one or two souvenirs.

After your walk through the old town of Colmar, we will return to the car and continue to Strasbourg.

Once in Strasbourg, you can park your car at the hotel you booked for tonight, freshen up, and then head out to explore Strasbourg.

The Liebfrauenmünster in Strasbourg is one of the largest sandstone buildings in the world and is one of the most important cathedrals in the history of European architecture. The 142 meter high north tower can be seen in good weather from the Black Forest and also from the southern Palatinate. Until 1874, the cathedral was the tallest building of mankind.
If you want, you can also climb the cathedral up to a platform at 66 meters.
Opening hours: October to March: 10:00 to 18:00 (last ascent 17:30). April to September: 9:30 to 20:00 (last ascent 19:30)

Since the 19th century, the Palais Rohan has housed three of Strasbourg's most important museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Museum of Fine Arts. The palace was built in the mid-18th century and initially served as the city residence for the prince-bishops and cardinals.

The Muensterstuewel restaurant is located in a bourgeois residence from 1562, serving typical Alsatian delicacies. Perfect to end the day with a delicious dinner.
It's best to reserve a table for dinner online.

After a picturesque day, it is now time for bed so that you are fit to enjoy all the sights on the last day of your trip.